Standing Guard 2 [Contest Finalists September 2008]
Uploaded: September 25, 2008 07:04:29
Atlantis Resort, Nassau, Bahamas
Thank you, Datha, for your ideas!!
This is a pair of sculptured swordfish high atop the main entrance to this grand resort.
I used the Topaz Adjust filter and other edits to acheive the look I wanted.
Not a category I usually enter, but thought I would give it a try.
9/25 - Digital Darkroom
Exif: F Number: 7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 26.00 mm, Model: FinePix S7000
Rhonda Burger September 25, 2008
Pretty cool Vicki. I love the curves of the statue along with the curves of the clouds... all so harmonious. Rhonda #1004868Daniella Puente September 25, 2008
This works very good Vicki! love the strong color contrast and impact :))) #6510716Gena L. Talbot September 25, 2008
AWESOME VICKI!!!! Beautiful image, Love the colors and superb effects! Great work girl on this wonderful DD Image! :) #6510725Dolly L. Davis September 25, 2008
Awesome work, Vicki! Great image! #6511009Joy Rector September 25, 2008
well done #6511140Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2008
This looks great, Vicki! Good job on the editing!! #6511228Vicki L. Filippin September 25, 2008
Thanks so much Rhonda, Daniella, Gena, Dolly, Joy & Jean! This is WAY out of character for me, but thought I'd give it a try. I appreciate the feedback! #6511815Stephanie Frey September 26, 2008
Beautiful colors and contrast Vicki!Cool image! #6514745Vicki L. Filippin September 26, 2008
Thanks a bunch, Stephanie!! #6514814Michael Umbreit September 26, 2008
Vicki - Very neat! You may need to spend more time in the darkroom! I find myself venturing in there way more often. :) - Mike #6517768Vicki L. Filippin September 26, 2008
Thanks, Mike! DD is SOOO not my forte'; it's that addicting Topaz filter! I ran through a few of the preloaded adjustment on it and when this popped up I was like...hmmm...this could be interesting. I'll leave the DD work for other like you, Datha, Elida, Jean on a regular basis, though....lol #6517838Ellen Hodges September 29, 2008
Fantastic capture, Vicki. Love the pov and effects! #6527407Vicki L. Filippin September 29, 2008
Thanks so much, Ellen.Christie R. Bielss September 29, 2008
Very cool! Great capture and effects! #6529166Vicki L. Filippin September 29, 2008
Thanks, bunches, Christie!! #6529177Irene Colling October 02, 2008
Excellent POV to best show off these great statues. #6542727Vicki L. Filippin October 02, 2008
Thanks, Irene! I wasn't sure how the judges would feel about it, so I'm pretty thrilled it got THIS far! #6542790Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 02, 2008
Vibrant and beautiful Vicki! A great flowing capture, very eye catching! #6543039Vicki L. Filippin October 02, 2008
Thanks, Donna! I really appreciate the positive feedback! #6543049Sherry McClead October 02, 2008
Cool shot Vicki!! Congrats on the EP!!Sherrybear :} #6545143
Aimee C. Eisaman October 02, 2008
Beautiful work with Topaz Vicki! It can be so difficult to take an interesting shot of statues, but you did a great job! Congrats on the EP! #6545351Vicki L. Filippin October 02, 2008
Thanks Sherry & Aimee! I LOVE that filter! #6545475Gary Lange October 17, 2008
A very creative image, Vicki! Love the POV...keep up the great work! #6615355Vicki L. Filippin October 17, 2008
Hey, buddy! Thanks! How are you doing? #6615751Dr Silly October 22, 2008
Congratulations Vicki on this finalist. :O)Jean E. Hildebrant October 22, 2008
WoooHoooo, Vicki! Look at that badge :-)Nikki McDonald October 22, 2008
Oh Vicki, I can't wait til you see this :) Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #6640289Debbie E. Payne October 22, 2008
Lovely, Vicki- Good luck over the next day or two! #6640473Ulysses A. Villamin October 22, 2008
Awesome image, Vicki!!! Gratz on the FINALIST and goodluck on the finals ;) #6640733Elida Gutierrez October 22, 2008
I remember this one, Wonderful work!!!Congratulations on your FINALIST!!!
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Kara L. Hendricks October 23, 2008
Woohoo... I knew all the 101 help and extra work you put into this would pay off!!COngrats!!! #6643199
Sherry McClead October 23, 2008
Congratulations on the Finalist!!! What a Fantastic Image!Sherrybear :} #6643789
Sherry L. Davis October 23, 2008
Congrats Vicki! I am so happy this made finalist! #6643831Irene Colling October 23, 2008
WooHoo!!!M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2008
I spy a finalist... CONGRATS Vicki!!! And the DRU club says congrats too! #6644168A P October 23, 2008
Congrats Vicki. I know this one makes you happy. Best of luck in the next round. #6644433Stephanie Frey October 23, 2008
Congratulations on another Finalist, Vicki! #6645462Gena L. Talbot October 23, 2008
Congratulations Vicki.... Such a wonderful finalist!!! WTG my friend :) #6645502Vicki L. Filippin October 23, 2008
Thanks a whole bunch for all your well wishes Doc, Jean, Nikki, Debbie, UV, Elida, Sherry, Sherry, Irene, Christine, Ann, Stephanie and Gena! I truly could not be more surprised. #6647891Susan Fox October 23, 2008
This is a super photo! Love the pov! Congrats Vicki!!! #6648369Vicki L. Filippin October 23, 2008
Hi Susan! Thanks SO much!Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 24, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! I'm very happy for you Vicki! #6653172Vicki L. Filippin October 24, 2008
Thanks, Donna! I'm completey shocked! #6654991Leland N. Saunders November 11, 2008
Great job, Vicki ...Lee #6740833
Vicki L. Filippin November 11, 2008
Thanks so much, Lee! #6742224Corinne M. Thompson November 12, 2008
Cool image Vicki! Congrats on the Finalist! #6746343Vicki L. Filippin November 12, 2008
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