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Desert Bloom


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Desert Bloom
Desert Bloom
These Brown-Eyed Susans were growing at the edge of the Little Sahara Sand Dunes in western Utah. The plants further up in the sand seamed fairly stunted compaired to the ones in the dirt at the edges of the park. After the previous day of photographing various sand formations I found this single bloom on the edge of one of the small sand dunes. I used a 19mm lens to make it look like a vast expanse of sand with the lens approx a foot from the flower.

Cory L. Kittle

 
 
 

June Marie Sobrito
 

Outstanding! Great job with perspective!


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February 16, 2003

 

Joy Brown
  I agree, Cory - this is outstanding! Everything about it is awesome!


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May 26, 2019

 

Kelly Baker
  Very nice..I could use some desert weather :)dry and hot!- as we are cold and wet here in VA!


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May 26, 2019

 

Cory L. Kittle
  Its been pretty miserable here in South Dakota as well Kelly, but today is sunny and possibly getting up in the mid 40's so I'm heading out right after the daytona for some scenics and possibly a sunset. Not quite the kind of weather your hoping for, but a good break for us!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Oh, Cory, what a shot!!!! Just super!!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  Very pretty photo. I like that you've used the 2/3-1/3 rule. The little flower helps to create perspective, lovely sky.


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May 26, 2019

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  A winning shot, Cory! This is wonderful with its perfect composition, perspective, lighting, lines, texture, colors and exposure! Great lens choice!

Cathy :)


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May 26, 2019

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Im with Kelly nice and wet here in Va, very nice to see this warm image in which you have captured very well. Or I should say OUTSTANDING!!!


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May 26, 2019

 

Lem Metro
  Bravo, Cory! Brilliant idea, execution and results. I expect to see this again in about a month! Wonderful!


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May 26, 2019

 

Kelly Baker
  Hi Darren- are you near Roanoke too?

:) Brrrrr--rrr wet and icy here!!!


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May 26, 2019

 

Damian P. Gadal
  The tenacity of life is amazing, and you've captured it so well here!


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May 26, 2019

 

Ken Ke-Wei Pan
  \(WoW)/ It's a "sure win" shot ! Nice composition and lighting that you captured.


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Exceptional shot, Cory! Very well executed and thanks for explaining how you did it! This should be a winner!


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May 26, 2019

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Simply wonderful. :)


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May 26, 2019

 

Jill Battaglia
  Excellent!!! I love it! :-)


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May 26, 2019

 

clifton Mair
  Congrats, brilliant photograph!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Congrats on finals, Cory.


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May 26, 2019

 

Lem Metro
  Did I mention the well executed drop shadow? This one should go far, Cory. Congratulations and good luck.


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May 26, 2019

 

Barbara J. Beck
  Great Job Cory, I've been there on my travels and you captured the essence of the place. Did you go an climb the big ones too? Congrads on being a finalist.

Barb B.


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May 26, 2019

 

Cory L. Kittle
  Thanks for everyones comments. Barb, I only got to spend one evening and the following morning exploring the place, and for the most part dune buggies and motorcycles had everything tore up, but the area's that were off limits to them were pretty nice. I did get some good action shots of the riders on the big stuff though. Neat place.

Cory


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Well deserved, Cory and I'm sure it will go further! Congratulations so far!


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May 26, 2019

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulaitons on finals, Cory! I agree with Gary!

Cathy :)


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May 26, 2019

 

Damian P. Gadal
  Congrats Cory!


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May 26, 2019

 

Barbara J. Beck
  Hi Cory, If you are in the area you may want to visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes. It is on the east side of Zion Park heading towards Kanab, UT. Lots of Dunes and low traffic during the week.

Barb B.


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May 26, 2019

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on your Second Place win, Cory!

Cathy :)


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May 26, 2019

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Congrats, Cory.. Great shot!!


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May 26, 2019

 

Christopher Howeth
  Great Photo Sgt Kittle. It's great to see your work again. Congrats on on your win.


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May 26, 2019

 
- Ellen Peach

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  Congratulations, Cory!


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May 26, 2019

 

Bernard B. Travers
  Congratulations, Cory.


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May 26, 2019

 

Cory L. Kittle
  Thanks everyone for the kind remarks.

Cory


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May 26, 2019

 

Travis Lowe
  Congrats Cory!
Great Job! This image is awesome and very creative.

Your Elk Images got me hooked on this massive animal.

Travis Lowe


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May 26, 2019

 

Cory L. Kittle
  Hey Travis, its good to see you in here! Thanks Bud!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Just as I suspected :-) Congratulations, Cory! Very well deserved!


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May 26, 2019

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Wonderful shot Cory - it was featured on one of the main pages, and I decided to have a look at the rest of your images in your gallery as well! You have some very interesting shots there! Are you still photographing wildlife?!


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April 14, 2004

 

Cory L. Kittle
  Thank you Carolyn. Yes I still shoot wildlife regularly. Unfortunitely I havent had as much time to post new work on the site, but hopefully I will soon.

Cory


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April 14, 2004

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  This really is beautiful, great colors and perspective!! Congratulations!


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February 12, 2007

 

Lori Carlson
  I love this soooo much, Cory!! Wonderful comp! And ya have to love all those lines! Well seen and shot! Congrats on all your recognition! =)


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