Solo Performance [Contest Finalists October 2007]
Uploaded: October 20, 2007 20:40:51
I stood in this field for 35 minutes Friday morning to get about 30 seconds of light on this beautiful maple. Waited 15 more minutes and got maybe 30 more seconds of light. Then it rained...the rest of the day. So I drove 30 miles, stood for 50 minutes, for just 10 shots, and it was all worth it...LOL!
This is pretty much out straight of the camera with just a slight curve adjustment.
Nikkor 80-200mm F2.8 ED lens, Tripod, 1/20 sec at F22, EV-0.7, RAW.
James N. Carpenter October 20, 2007
Wow Heather. Beautiful light, composition, awsome color, contrast, detail and clarity. Really nice. Super work. James #766746Susana Ms Heide October 20, 2007
You made some wise decisions, Heather and obviously knew it would be worth the wait! Your title is brilliant!! #4955261Harry E. Pherson October 20, 2007
Great shot Heather, you nailed it. #4955297Lynne Morris October 20, 2007
Wow Heather this is absolutely stunning, the colours, comp and lighting are fantastic. Definately worth the drive and wait I would say :) #4955312Cindy Bendush October 20, 2007
Breathtaking image Heather - Wow! Your patience paid off - The stormy clouds really add mood and drama. #4955332Les Rhoades October 21, 2007
SUPER!Mary Anne Frey October 21, 2007
It was worth it Heather, this is gorgeous! #4956839Kerry W. Willis October 21, 2007
Inspiring... I was looking at page after page of entries, yours was the first to scream out to me, "Click it." Thanks... pure joy, K.W. #4956973Linda Blair October 24, 2007
Just beautiful, Heather...I agree it was well worth the wait!!!! ☺ #4973337Anita Bower October 29, 2007
Heather:Adrian Scholes October 31, 2007
Heather, this is a superb shot, as are the others in your portfolio. An inspiration! #5011224Meg Voyzey November 01, 2007
Definitely worth the effort you put into this...it's lovely. #5016318Gina Starr November 06, 2007
Fantastic image. That menacing sky juxtaposed with the radiant light you waited so long to capture produced an absolutely stunning shot. #5035541Lynn Haack November 18, 2007
A real stand-out photo! Excellent comp, color and lighting. Very beautiful, Heather. Lynn #5092973Heather November 18, 2007
BeAuTiFuL!! Love the colors! #5092981Tammy Scott November 26, 2007
Congratulations on an excellent finalist! #5128716anonymous November 26, 2007
Congratulations Heather on your beautiful finalist! B- #5129000Kay E. Mahoney November 26, 2007
Congratulations on your finalist. #5129810Lynn Haack November 26, 2007
Beautiful finalist! A HUGE CONGRATS and best wishes on the next round! Lynn #5129858Lisa A. Car November 26, 2007
WoW a winner for sure! Wonderful photo! Congrats on the finalist! #5130035Lindley Johnson November 26, 2007
This is terrific, Heather! That beautiful red tree standing out from the dark sky and the golden foreground - and with just the right light! Congratulations on your finalist. #5130766Kathy L. Clark November 26, 2007
WTG Heather. congrats on this lovely finalist. #5131641Stefania Barbier November 26, 2007
huge CONGRATS Heather! #5132757Anna Diederich November 27, 2007
It sure was worth it Heather! This is soooo beautiful! #5133380Jeff Robinson November 27, 2007
Beautifully composed and captured; congrats Heather on your Finalist! Jeff #5133785Phil Stith November 27, 2007
A most delightful capture, Heather. Best of luck in the final round!!! #5134941Corinne M. Thompson November 27, 2007
Definitely worth it! Congrats on your Finalist! #5135942Karen Engelbreth November 27, 2007
Congratulations Heather!#5136443
Linda Blair November 29, 2007
Congrats!!!!!!! ☺ #5148485Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 01, 2007
Wonderful comp and colors. Congratulations on your finalist Heather!! #5158179Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 01, 2007
Wonderful comp and colors. Congratulations on your finalist Heather!! #5158181James Quantz Jr. February 28, 2008
Great image and I can definitely relate to the story behind it! #5568870Roxana H. McRoberts March 19, 2008
Wow!! Absolutely gorgeous. I appreciate you taking the time to explain how you came up with this perfect shot. #5665451Erika Haight April 24, 2008
This is Stunning Heather!! I adore your work!!! :))) erika haight #5836844Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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