Midnight Sun! [Contest Finalists December 2009]
Uploaded: December 23, 2009 22:08:33
Night time, sunny, outdoors. Shot on a remote beach near Happy Valley, Alaska. Canon EF 70-300 IS USM, Av mode, AF AI Servo, ISO 800, 1/4000sec, f/l 95mm, handheld, processed from RAW. Manipulated in PSE 8.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 140.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Bill Houghton December 24, 2009
James, this is an outstanding shot. Thank you for commenting on my 'Two Of A Kind, photo. Have a great Christmas, BillIf you have time, check out my website:
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 24, 2009
WOW!!! AWESOME capture, James. I see gold ahead!!! Straight into favs. #8243372Stefania Barbier December 24, 2009
absolutely superb, and a winner in my book!Michelle Alton December 24, 2009
I see this as a big winner too. With so many awesome Eagle shots to look at on BP, this one is unique. Detail is remarkable...and the sun glare makes it even more beautiful. #8243448Linda A. Braddock December 24, 2009
James, This is Gorgeous! Fantastic Capture! Thankyou for commenting on my Eagle photo. #8244110Howard B. Cheek December 24, 2009
Excellent detail, exposure, POV, & DOF. Is this actual lens flare or added effect?Deborah J. Bibbins December 24, 2009
Absolutely Beautiful, James. #8244165James N. Carpenter December 24, 2009
Thank you all soooo! much for your wonderful comments. Howard, the lens flare was added in PSE 8 and the 95mm was the distance. The beach I visit is private and you can literally get within arms length of dozens of these beautiful, majestic birds. Thank you all again for taking the time to look and comment. James #8244181Jim Huffield December 24, 2009
Outstanding work, James. Jim #8244190James N. Carpenter December 24, 2009
Thank you most kindly Jim. I really appreciate it. James #8244201Hal Bambrick December 24, 2009
Very Nice Capture!!!!. #8244612James N. Carpenter December 24, 2009
Thank you Walter and Hal. I appreciate you taking the time to look. A very Merry Christmas to the both of you. James #8244720John Connolly December 25, 2009
What a stunning capture and presentation of this magnificient bird, James! I see a winner here! #8246066Amanda J. Tanner December 25, 2009
This is a breath taking image. Very Beautiful James! An amazing capture. #8246447James N. Carpenter December 26, 2009
Thanks John and Amanda for your kind words. I can't lie John, I hope your right, lol. I appreciate you both taking the time to look and comment. James #8247505Jyri Vissak December 26, 2009
Great composition and clarity! #8247611Carol L. Fowler December 26, 2009
Superb capture of in-flight eagle. #8247682James N. Carpenter December 26, 2009
Thank you Juri and Carol. Your kind words mean alot. James #8248122Kathy Reeves December 27, 2009
Awesome! #8248696James N. Carpenter December 27, 2009
Thank you Kathy, your comments mean the world. James #8248879Ann Coates December 27, 2009
There is something really special about this image and I agree with everybody else about this being a winner. It is certainly not your typical eagle shot. Outstanding James. #8249188Tiia Vissak December 27, 2009
a beautiful image! #8249217James N. Carpenter December 27, 2009
Thank you so much Ann and Tiia. I really appreciate your very kind words. Happy New year to both of you. James #8249395Heidi Knight December 27, 2009
WOW fantastic capture, James. Great work aswell! Happy Holidays. Heidi #8249635James N. Carpenter December 27, 2009
Thank you Heidi. You have a wonderful gallery, I look forward to seeing more of your work. Have a happy and prosperous new year. James #8249925Cynthia M. Yarde-Kiernan December 28, 2009
Amazing capture!!! Beautiful details and composition! #8251434James N. Carpenter December 28, 2009
Thank you so much Cynthia, you are to kind. James #8251500Freddy Bland December 28, 2009
Absolutely outstanding capture, James! A beautiful and stunning image! #8251552James N. Carpenter December 28, 2009
Thank you so much Freddy, I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for looking. James #8251713Sheri Camarda December 28, 2009
OMG! This is amazing! Fantastic. Nice to see what you can get. I have the same camera, just got it, and that lens. But not in Alaska "( nor close to Eagles. But you captured it and it is great!! Congratulations. Awesome, and hand held. Impressive!!! #8251715James N. Carpenter December 28, 2009
Thank you Sheri, you are so sweet. I love your excitement and enthusiasm. The XTI and 70-300 IS are a great combination, be careful though this passion can drive you to spend thousands of dollars. lol. Thanks again for your very kind words. James #8251723Anita Hogue December 28, 2009
A truly beautiful capture James! #8251883James N. Carpenter December 28, 2009
Thank you Anita, I always appreciate hearing from you. James #8252055Derek D. Dafoe December 29, 2009
Fantastic flight shot James!! Real beauty!! #8254268Marcel J. Fernandez December 29, 2009
Something special here! Wonderful capture James! #8254307James N. Carpenter December 29, 2009
Thank you Derek and Marcel, I truly appreciate you taking the time to look and leaving such wonderful comments. James #8254693Dianna Murphy December 30, 2009
Wow awesome image and that camera flare... love it. #8256277James N. Carpenter December 30, 2009
Thank you Dianna, so glad you like. James #8256381Ellen Hodges January 02, 2010
Gorgeous capture, James! Awesome detail!! Wow!! #8264311James N. Carpenter January 03, 2010
Thank you Ellen, it always makes my day to hear from you. James #8266662Derek D. Dafoe January 18, 2010
Congrats on a super Finalist James!! Good luck in the next round!! #8306305Freddy Bland January 18, 2010
Congratulations, James, on this wonderful FINALIST!! So well-deserved!! #8306625Carol L. Fowler January 18, 2010
Super Finalist! Congratulations! #8306862Nancyj E. Hovey January 18, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SLinda A. Braddock January 18, 2010
James, Congratulations on this Gorgeous Eagle Photo!! #8307294Ellen Hodges January 18, 2010
Congrats, James on a WOW finalist!!! Best luck!!! #8308066Deborah Lewinson January 18, 2010
Awesome image, James!Congratulations on your finalist!
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Deborah J. Bibbins January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist! #8308603Usman M. Bajwa January 18, 2010
Huge CONGRATZ. on this beautiful Finalist, James!!UB. #8309867
Summer A. Kozisek January 19, 2010
Amazing capture James, congratulations on your finalist!! #8310293Sheri Camarda January 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS! Jim on being a finalist! A photograph well captured and well done! Good luck! #8311692James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you all for your wonderful comments and taking the time to to look. Really means alot. I love all my BP friends. Thanks again. James #8311858Gail Vitikacs January 19, 2010
AWESOME! Best of luck on this beauty! #8311948James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you Gail, you are very kind. James #8312090Marcel J. Fernandez January 19, 2010
I will say it again: Something special here.....Congratulations James on your Finalist. #8312284James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you Judges. I just got PSE 8 and thought I would play with the lens flare effect. I will keep in mind to not go overboard with effects. James #8312368James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you Marcel, I really appreciate your comments. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. James #8312425Patrick Rouzes January 19, 2010
James, CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, WTG! #8312463James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you Patrick, very exciting indeed. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. James #8312479Eivor Kuchta January 19, 2010
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, James! #8312481James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you Eivor for your wonderful kind words. James #8312487Rony Sagy January 19, 2010
Congratulations on this awesome finalist. #8312504Susan Fox January 19, 2010
Congratulations #8312512James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thanks bunches Rony and Susan. Very kind of you to take the time to comment. Thanks again. James #8312521Jeff Robinson January 19, 2010
Congrats James on your Outstanding Finalist! Jeff #8312901James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you Jeff, I appreciate your comments. James #8313047Barbara Waldoch January 19, 2010
Huge congratulations on your fantastic Finalist! #8313105James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you Barbara. James #8313351Sam Britt January 19, 2010
Congratulations on this finalist, James! #8313372James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010
Thank you most kindly Sam, I appreciate your comments. James #8313460John Connolly January 20, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist win, James! I was impressed with this one from the first time I saw it! #8316266James N. Carpenter January 21, 2010
Thank you John, I'm thankful you took the time to look and comment. James #8320174Violeta Harrington January 22, 2010
This is a magnificent shot, James. Congratulations. #8322377James N. Carpenter January 23, 2010
Thank you Violeta, I really appreciate your comments. James #8323561Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 26, 2010
AWSOME timing and capture James, really beautiful!James N. Carpenter January 27, 2010
Thanks bunches Peaches. I really appreciate your kind words. James #8334400Mick Burkey March 19, 2010
Great capture, James, and very cool post work. Congrats on your finalist for this. It's a winner in my book. #8466170James N. Carpenter March 26, 2010
Thank you Mick, I really appreciate you taking the time to look and comment. James #8483364Heidi Knight March 26, 2010
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist! #8485142James N. Carpenter March 26, 2010
Thank you most kindly Heidi. James #8485566Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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