Odd man out
Uploaded: August 10, 2008 13:00:44
Brownsville Zoo, Brownsville Texas
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 25.10 mm, Model: DMC-FZ5
Debbie E. Payne August 19, 2008
Lovely image, Joan. I like how you have the subjects surrounded by water. Great capture and very cute as well. And look, you have nice reflections. I am rarely lucky to get reflections and might not participate in that challenge. #982752Joan E. Hoffman August 19, 2008
Thanks Debbie, Just redid some travel shots from a couple of years ago ( I never did any editing back then!).What Challenge ....? Did I miss something, lol! #6333839
M.Christine Duncan August 19, 2008
There's a challenge???Anyhoo, This is a great capture Joan and slightly humorous, lol... great use of the light and the environment, your DOF lets us see all the lovely water - sooo clear looking!!! Awesome! #6333925
Debbie E. Payne August 19, 2008
Didn't we have a "reflections" challenge, or am I going nuts?????.....Maybe not, because this next challenge is something ordinary, isnt' it? It's been a tough couple of weeks.#6334281
Esther R. Tinz August 19, 2008
Beautiful caputre. They're posed so well - it hardly seems real. Was this for the Imaginary Images Challenge?Joan E. Hoffman August 19, 2008
Rofl... Well I checked a couple of other clubs and didn't find one... we have an ordinary things challange... BUT I really like the imaginary images challenge that Esther is in!! Thanks for your comments you Three!#6334805
Jodi M. Walsh August 19, 2008
very nice joan- the water is so clear. love the editing! #6334843Aimee C. Eisaman August 20, 2008
This is a beautiful scene Joan! Is this the Topaz filter? I downloaded a trial, but have yet to play with it! Trying it on a portrait...not sure how it will work with that. Anyway this is such a peaceful and bright scene! I love the feel to this! Nicely seen and captured!!! #6336406Irene Colling August 20, 2008
Joan, I absolutely love this. I'd be so excited to capture something like this.Gail R. Schuett August 20, 2008
This is STUNNING!!Angela C. French August 20, 2008
WOW - what great coloring! Nice capture! #6337553Sherry McClead August 20, 2008
The water is so crisp and clear... lovely shot Joan.Joan E. Hoffman August 20, 2008
Thanks Jodi, Aimee, Irene, Gail, Angela and Sherry. Yes this is the Topaz filter again, but messed around with it a bit more. Have always like this shot a lot, but just needed that extra kick!Ulysses A. Villamin August 21, 2008
STUNNING! I am speechless, Joan :) What kind of effects did you use? #6341790Bonnie C. Lackey August 21, 2008
A standout image, Joan. The subtle filter gives it just that extra zing. This is wonderful work! #6341830Sharon Cahn August 22, 2008
I love this pastel look. You are always trying something new. I see you have posted this image for MANY clubs. #6350894Molly A. O August 22, 2008
The clarity of this image is amazing #6352469Joan E. Hoffman August 22, 2008
Ulysess, thanks... am messing around with a new filter, Topaz adjust... which I am thinking about buying, but then... so is everyone I told LOL. So maybe, maybe not... still have a couple of weeks left so will play some more.Sharon, belong to a few clubs, so usually rotate, but sometimes just get busy, so take the lazy way out.
Thank you so much Bonnie and Molly! Always really liked this image and will try it on a few more older images, taken with my old point and shoot. #6353446
Ulysses A. Villamin September 05, 2008
EP!!!Welcome to the next round :) #6417395
Sherry McClead September 05, 2008
congrats on the EP!!Aimee C. Eisaman September 22, 2008
O Joan....Congrats on your finalist! :~) Awesome! #6490138Sherry McClead September 22, 2008
Wow Joan... congrats on your finalist!I'm so happy for you!Sherrybear :} #6490272
Gail R. Schuett September 22, 2008
Congrats Joan..this is super!! Gail #6490973Debbie E. Payne September 22, 2008
Yeah -- Joan. Congrat on this one and best wishes for you in the next round. We are all proud of you!! #6492846Michael Umbreit September 22, 2008
Joan - Congratulations! - Mike #6494273Joan E. Hoffman September 23, 2008
I was VERY pleasantly surprised... thank you all! #6497010M.Christine Duncan September 23, 2008
Whoo hooooo! CONGRATS m'dear on making finalist... this is awesome! YAAAAYYYY! #6499336Joan E. Hoffman September 24, 2008
Thanks CD... this was one that surprized me! #6508389Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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