Uploaded: December 02, 2006 08:23:39
F5.6, 1/60, 45mm, ISO 250, taken in Hernando County, FL on a cloudy afternoon about 3:00pm. I had posted this already but removed it for this version. Orton applied.
Carol Teal December 02, 2006
Critiques welcome! #565940Gary Lange December 02, 2006
I'm not sure what kind of post processing was done, if any but I like the soft feeling of this image. It almost makes one feel like a storm may be on the horizon. And this is acconplished without the benefit of the sky, which is great. Very moody and lonely feeling. Great job, Carol! #3658242Rachel E. Slepekis December 02, 2006
I agree with Gary, this is really beautiful! I think you did very well with it! I love it : ) #3658481Kristi A. Howson December 02, 2006
A very beautiful mood here with these effects (however they were done) Carol. Love it! #3659232Shawn M. Marymee December 02, 2006
They took the words right out of my mouth " Very Moody" "Exceptional" "Wonderful"! #3659584Mike Rubin December 02, 2006
I would like to disagee with the others, but can't :) #3659603Carol Teal December 02, 2006
Gary and Kristi, I used the Orton technique on this photo. And Gary, just as I was about to snap this, a strong wind blew, and blew the spanish moss around. It was a really cloudy day and these trees were so huge and with all the spanish moss, it made it quite dark under the trees. These trees were so beautiful all draped with the moss! And the picnic table allows you to see just how big the trees were. And the leaves on the ground show that even FL gets a little autumn, although a little late! :)Willard, nice to see you around again! Thanks much for your kind comment!
Rachel, Shawn and Mike, thank you so much for looking and for your words of encouragement. I wanted to see if anything needed to be changed before entering it in the contest, so I think I will tonight!
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Robyn Gwilt December 14, 2006
Beautifully evocative image, and you're right, the bench at the bottom gives great perspective and interest to the pic. Great timing with the wind :) #3703780Carol Teal December 14, 2006
Robyn, I appreciate your kind comment! I had to finally get the wind because I took so many photos of this that it was bound to happen! :) These trees were just so big and beautiful too! #3703915Crystal L. Craig February 24, 2007
Congratulations Carol on making finalist! Absolutely beautiful capture ... it has a sort of mystical aura about it. Truly wonderful image! Good luck in the next round :) #3984069Mike Rubin February 24, 2007
Another finalist? Congratulations! It is well deserved. #3984221Shawn M. Marymee February 24, 2007
Good Job Carol!!! Luck with the next round.. #3986587Amy JACKSON February 24, 2007
Congratulations, Carol!!! #3987361Carol Teal February 25, 2007
To Crystal, Shawn, Mike and Amy, a huge thank you for your kindness and support! #3991187Kay E. Mahoney February 25, 2007
Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3992062Carol Teal February 25, 2007
Thank you so much Kay! #3992208Steve M. Harrington February 25, 2007
Way to go, Carol! Nice image.Carol Teal February 25, 2007
Thanks so much Steve, even though I know it isn't quite as colorful as you normally like (grin). I do have a more colorful version in my gallery that I reworked (and had entered in this months' contest so will have to delete it now) because I thought it might need a little more color. #3993989RC Fritz February 25, 2007
Fantastic scene. Great image, Carol. Congratulations and good luck! #3994503Carol Teal February 25, 2007
Thank you so much RC and good luck in the next round with your wonderful finalist! #3995075Ray Clarke February 26, 2007
Congratulation on this wonderful finalist, Great image!!!(R) #3997452John V. Roscich February 26, 2007
VERY COOL IMAGEKaren Slagle March 05, 2007
This is beautiful, Carol. It has a dark and moody feel to it like something bad is fixing to happen, such as a storm. I like the Orton technique and the softness of this. Congrats on this finalist. #4025527Carol Teal March 05, 2007
Thank you so much Karen! I don't think a storm came that day, but it was windy and very cloudy as if one was brewing! #4025722Susan Jane Allen March 07, 2007
Beautiful mood and lines here! #4030703William Johnson March 07, 2007
I agree with all that has been said carol, lovelystrange moody image.Congratulations on your finalist award too. Bill J. #4030754
Carol Teal March 07, 2007
Susan and Bill, I want to thank you for your taking time to comment and for your kind words! #4031021Cheryl Meisel March 21, 2007
Ohhhhhhhhhhh love this finalist shot. What a moody beauty!Carol Teal April 16, 2007
Cheryl, I am sorry to be so late in thanking you for your kind comment! I really appreciate you stopping by! #4173141Hurk (Steve) Hurkett May 07, 2007
Really nice work, Carol ... love that Orton Effect .... I need to figure out how to do Orton ...... steve #4256742Carol Teal May 07, 2007
Steve, thank you so much for stopping in and for your kind comment! I am on my way to Tampa, but I will be glad to email you instructions for Orton this evening! #4256767Ali Atri January 31, 2008
You have a wonderful gallery Carol. Great on locations and after effects.Ali #5426114
Danny B. Head June 11, 2010
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