Storm on Cockspur [Lightning Storm Photos ]
Uploaded: February 27, 2009 16:02:40
submitted 2/27/09,DD. Started with daytime Cockspur Lighthouse- seagull was already there. Darkened to night, added lightbeam and learned super-duper way of making lightning.
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Randy D. Dinkins February 27, 2009
Beautiful shot and effects (even without the super-duper lighting - although you obviously really enjoyed playing with your lighting effects :-). #1090212Monnie Ryan February 27, 2009
Very intriguing image -- I'll bet you had a blast putting this together. The lighthouse looks like an interesting one, too! #7223853Kathleen R. Struckle February 27, 2009
Beautiful image and effects. #7223910Tammy M. Anderson February 27, 2009
Fantastic composition and work, Carol. #7223947Julianna J. Collett February 27, 2009
Awesome post production work #7224018Susan Weisensel February 27, 2009
Cool image, wonderful DD room work. #7224066Howard B. Cheek February 28, 2009
Love this Carol..It's a most "striking" image, pardon the pun please :)Gerri R. Jones March 01, 2009
Carol...fabulous lighthouse and your effects really add some spark! lol, seriously, this is a great example of enhancing an already wonderful subject to add a dramatic and exciting touch! #7230420Carol L. Fowler March 01, 2009
Thank you all for your comments. #7231062Barbara Waldoch March 02, 2009
Brilliant work, Carol! #7234492Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 25, 2009
Patrick Rouzes March 25, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist,Carol!!! #7329815Sherran Andersen March 25, 2009
Congrats Carol. Sherran #7330466Jeff Robinson March 25, 2009
Excellent work - Congrats Carol on your Finalist! Jeff #7330866Randy D. Dinkins March 26, 2009
Congrats Carol, well deserved! #7332983Terry Cervi March 26, 2009
What a stunning DA, Carol!! Congrats on your finalist! #7333800Sam Britt March 26, 2009
Congratulations, Carol! #7335988Karen Celella March 26, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Carol. I hope you will share your "super-duper" way of making lightning with us someday. Good luck in the next round. #7336890Carol L. Fowler March 26, 2009
Thanks for the support, everyone. I appreciate it very much. #7337789Sheryl A. Hudson April 15, 2009
Congratulations Carol! Great work on the lightning!!! #7409536Max Aureli April 23, 2009
Well... I am late but, Congratulations on this great work and image, Carol!! Great Finalist!!! #7441642Kim Andelkovic June 11, 2009
Congrats on finalist......fantastic image Carol #7620989Laura E. Swan December 19, 2009
Uh oh. So the lightening zapped the guy in the tower? And there is a UFO zooming in?It might be CURTAINS for us all!
This is AMAZING DDR, Carol. Your gallery is fun to look at!
-Laura #8233990
Teresa Moore January 23, 2010
Stunning PS work, and photography. A winner for sure! #8324880Bill Houghton March 12, 2011
Carol, this is a great shot and effect. Nice job capturing it. Have a great weekend, Bill #9286560Wm Nosal January 31, 2013
Awesome Image Carol!Carol L. Fowler January 31, 2013
Thanks #10548214Liz blahh February 24, 2015
This is really beautiful, love the light & dd work! #11253099Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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