Uploaded: January 08, 2007 12:41:39
The Taj Mahal. Agra, India. Buzz filter applied.
randy dannheim January 08, 2007
Impressive image Steve, I like the Buzz #584664Remi Trepanier January 08, 2007
Wondeful capture Steve, Terific effects. #3796470Lynne Morris January 08, 2007
Wow Steve what a beautiful image, I would never have thought of buzzing the Taj, this is gorgeous work! #3796487Steve M. Harrington January 08, 2007
Thanks very much, Randy, Remi and Lynne.I think the Taj is the world's most beautiful building, and I got nice photographs of it on a number of occasions. Yet none of them ever quite captured the exquisite lightness and balance I felt when seeing it. Then I tried Buzzing it while playing around and decided I was a little closer to conveying what it is like.
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Mitch Spence January 08, 2007
This is graphically terrific. And the buzz effect is absolutely right for it. And the birds. Well. Beautiful. #3796658Steve M. Harrington January 08, 2007
Thank you, Mitch. I've heard a number of people put down the Buzz filter as a gimmick, but there are times when it serves well.Jeff Robinson January 08, 2007
Great Job Steve! Outstanding composition, colors and application of the buZZ filter! Jeff #3797084Steve M. Harrington January 08, 2007
Thanks a lot, Jeff. I'm pleased you like it.Kay E. Mahoney January 08, 2007
Beautiful capture. Love the colors and scene. #3797639Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 08, 2007
Awesome perspective, beautiful image, great colors and effects. #3798138Steve M. Harrington January 08, 2007
Thanks very much for your nice comments, Kay and Donna.Nadine A. Lewis January 09, 2007
EXCELLENT image, Steve!!! I LOVE the buZZ effect you applied to this...it looks GREAT!!! <>< #3799250Steve M. Harrington January 09, 2007
Thank you for your nice comment, Nadine. #3800286David Pratt January 09, 2007
Steve, This is absolutely beautiful. It is so peaceful and serene! The Bizz filter is perfect. Excellent job my friend!dave #3801362
Cyn Valentine January 09, 2007
Beautiful!! Wonderful effects and color..great job Steve!! #3801372Steve M. Harrington January 09, 2007
I really appreciate your comments, Dave and Cyn.Vladan D. Djordjevic January 09, 2007
Beautiful picture! Great composition, color, reflection, efects! #3801535Steve M. Harrington January 09, 2007
Thank you, Vladan. #3801601paola A. Jofre January 12, 2007
Love the capture Steve!! Beautiful image. You did a great job with the buzz effect. #3811511Steve M. Harrington January 12, 2007
Thanks very much, Paola. #3811856Colleen Farrell January 16, 2007
Very beautiful, Steve! I just did a search on the buZZ filter because it's a "toy" I'd like to get and I came across your photo. Of course, the buZZ wouldn't have done much if you hadn't had a great image to begin with--well done! #3826810Steve M. Harrington January 16, 2007
Thank you, Colleen. I'm pleased you like it.Joan Powell January 16, 2007
Beautiful scene , love the reflection . I take it you do a lot of traveling . #3828563Steve M. Harrington January 16, 2007
Thank you for your comment, Joan. I did get around a fair bit, but I'm afraid the days of some of most cherished travel, India and Southeast Asia, are over. However, there's plenty to see nearer home. :)Amy JACKSON January 16, 2007
Very beautiful image, Steve!! Wonderful colors and use of effects! #3828743Steve M. Harrington January 16, 2007
Thanks, Amy. This image is the result of my determination to do at least one picture with subtle hues! :)Michael S. Baker February 02, 2007
Excellent work on this image, Steve. I'm a big fan of the buzz filter--you used if very well here!Very nice job!
Regards,
Mike B- #3905644
Steve M. Harrington February 02, 2007
Thanks for your nice comment, Mike. I appreciate it.Carol Teal February 22, 2007
I was so sure I commented on this already that I looked 3 times for my name! Since it wasn't there, I am leaving a comment now; I love this! The symmetry, colors, and buzz make this such a beautiful image! #3974694Steve M. Harrington February 22, 2007
Thank you, Carol. It's nice to hear from you.Debra Booth February 24, 2007
Beautiful capture of this fantastic place! Congrats on your finalist!! #3985134David Pratt February 24, 2007
Wow! Sir Saturation! Excellent my friend! Congratulations a 2nd time!dave #3985843
Steve M. Harrington February 24, 2007
Thanks a lot, Debra and Dave. Don't you think I was admirably restrained on my saturation here? :)Mitch Spence February 24, 2007
Knew this one was a winner, Steve. Absolutely had to be. #3986092Steve M. Harrington February 24, 2007
Thank you very much, Mitch. You know how much I value your opinion.Ken Jarvis February 25, 2007
Congratulations again Steve! #3989075Kay E. Mahoney February 25, 2007
Steve, Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3989433Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2007
Congratulation, Steve!!!!! Fantastic image!!!!! Best to you in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3990422Steve M. Harrington February 25, 2007
Thank you for your support, Ken, Kay and Kitty.Carol Teal February 25, 2007
Steve, congrats on your finalist! I especially love the colors and effects! #3992084Steve M. Harrington February 25, 2007
Thanks Carol. To tell the truth, I had two similar images from that morning. The one you see had the superior tones and hues. The other had the three birds, which I felt added so much to the symbolism I was after. Obviously, I used the best of each image.The story of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz and the building of the Taj is one of the world's great love stories.
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Colette M. Metcalf February 25, 2007
Congrats again, Steve!! #3992690John V. Roscich February 26, 2007
BEAUTIFUL IMAGE STEVESteve M. Harrington February 26, 2007
Thank you, Colette and John. #3997758Sam Britt February 26, 2007
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Steve. #3998448Steve M. Harrington February 26, 2007
Thanks a lot, Sam. #3998461Marilyn Flanagan May 16, 2007
This is the most beautiful photograph of the Taj that I have ever seen! Wonderful work, Steve. #4288549Steve M. Harrington May 16, 2007
Thank you, Marilyn. I'm flattered by your comment.Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 01, 2007
This is so cool.. Like how you see this world. #5012843Steve M. Harrington November 01, 2007
Thank you, Philippe! Whenever I doubt my vision, I will think back to your comment. :)Lisa J. Boulden January 17, 2008
Such a fabulous capture of the Taj Mahal!!! Masterful use of effects, too, Steve!Steve M. Harrington January 18, 2008
I'm pleased you got into the "back forty" of my gallery, Lisa. :) Thank you.Susan Jane Allen June 14, 2009
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