Nature's Cathedral [Contest Finalists July 2011]
Uploaded: July 06, 2011 18:22:21
A little different presentation from prior postings from me of Shiprock Peak in NW New Mexico. Shot near sunrise in winter.
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 25/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 165.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40
Tammy M. Anderson July 06, 2011
Beautiful comp. and warm tones, Tom. #1391001Thomas E. Hinds July 06, 2011
Thanks so much, Tammy, for your visits! #9512514Val Feldman July 07, 2011
What a magnificent piece of eons of time and the elements at work here, Thomas...it must tower over the landscape and bet it can be seen for miles. Your treatment of the warm earth tones of NM is perfect for this! (Hope you're doing fine and the fires are still miles away from your area...I feel for all living things in the way of those still raging fires, tho. Hoping La Nina releases it's hold on the SW soon! - Take care, my friend!) #9513392Deborah Lewinson July 07, 2011
Gorgeous image, Tom! It's a fav!Debby #9514718
Thomas E. Hinds July 07, 2011
Thanks you very much, Val, and Debby! I am greatly flattered by your words! I'm so glad you like this image of Shiprock Peak! I so admire both of your galleries' images and have for a long time! And, yes Val, this peak does tower over the high flatlands and can be seen for over fifty miles away (maybe even more like eighty miles away)! There is an almost palpable mystical quality to the area. It is a sacred place to the Native Americans on whose reservation the peak exists. Something different emanates from the area... some kind of vibe. I can't really explain... #9514771Eivor Kuchta July 10, 2011
I thought you had taken this during fire season, but I see it's from winter. Wonderful image, Thomas! I like the mystic feeling and the colors. #9520267Thomas E. Hinds July 10, 2011
Thanks so much, Eivor! I appreciate your visit. #9521107Tammy M. Anderson August 25, 2011
Congrats again, Tom. #9627789Deborah Lewinson August 25, 2011
So glad to see this get a Finalist award, Tom!Congrats and best wishes,
Debby #9627850
Merna L. Nobile August 25, 2011
Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.Stefania Barbier August 25, 2011
it's a beauty... huge congrats!!! #9629100Carol Eade August 25, 2011
Beautiful tones and comp, Thomas, another congrats! #9629778Val Feldman August 25, 2011
Good Grief...you are just reapin' them in, Tom! And why not - all of them are incredible images!! So happy for you! Congratulations on your wonderful month and all the best on all 3 (!!!! :) :) in the upcoming round! #9629969Becky J. Parkinson August 25, 2011
This is an amazing image, Thomas! I love it - colors, composition, and that amazing rock subject!! Nice work! #9630763Thomas E. Hinds August 26, 2011
Thank you, Tammy, Debby, Merna, Stefania, Carol, Val, and Becky! Thanks a bunch for your visits and kind words! #9632278Nikki McDonald August 26, 2011
A gorgeous finalist, Tom. The light, clarity and detail are all stunning. Congratulations on this and your other finalists and best of luck in the next round. #9632663Eivor Kuchta August 26, 2011
You did really well this month with all your finalists, Thomas! Congratulations again! #9633279Patti Coblentz August 26, 2011
Clap clap clapping...WTG, my friend! Yet another amazing finalist...this one I had put my bets on. Congratulations!! #9633699Thomas E. Hinds August 26, 2011
Thank you, Nikki, Eivor, and Patti, for all the nice words! #9635180Tad Bowman August 26, 2011
Nice image Thomas. I love this rock/peak. I hope I can make it there to see it sometime. #9635754Thomas E. Hinds August 27, 2011
Thanks very much, Tad! You will love the look of it should you get there. You probably know where it is, not far from the four corners, south of Shiprock a few miles. Knowing your work, you'll capture a spectacular image of it. Morning is better overall, though looking from the west is really different as well. Thanks again! #9636672Patricia A. Casey August 27, 2011
Congratulations Thomas on the Finalist! Wonderful capture of a beautiful place.....Cheers! #9636674Thomas E. Hinds August 27, 2011
Thanks, Patricia! It is great to hear from you! Hope all is well! I think you've mentioned you've been to Shiprock Peak before, if I'm not wrong(?). #9636688Patrick Rouzes August 28, 2011
AMAZING, Thomas! Congratulations, my friend! #9638477Thomas E. Hinds August 28, 2011
Thanks very much, Patrick! #9639422Debra R. Harder August 29, 2011
WOW...this is so impressive, Tom! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Huge congratulations on another OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #9641161Thomas E. Hinds August 30, 2011
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