Wet Paint

Uploaded: January 23, 2008 19:29:10

Description

Turkey Hill Brook - Paxton, MA

This is a resubmit. Levels, color balance adj.

Comments

Lorri Shane January 23, 2008

Absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about it...color, buzz, composition and the wonderfully flowing water. #837540

David Pratt January 23, 2008

Thank you very much Lorri! #5384289

Sam Britt January 23, 2008

Beautiful, David. Good luck this time! #5384332

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 23, 2008

Nice capture, David. Love the flowing water. Good luck.

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Stefania Barbier level-classic January 23, 2008

love them both!!! #5384792

Mary Spade January 24, 2008

So beautiful, David. #5385859

Nadya Johnson January 24, 2008

Wow! A real beauty, David! #5387251

David Pratt January 24, 2008

Thank you so much Sam, Kay, Stefania, Mary and Nadya! #5387472

Paul G Slate January 24, 2008

another great water capture Dave! #5388486

David Pratt January 24, 2008

Thanks Paul! #5388613

Steve M. Harrington January 24, 2008

It's nice to see the two images side-by-side, Dave. They show just how far your skills have progressed. This version is not only "cleaner," the tones are dramatically improved. Well done!
Steve #5389377

Dianna Hauf January 24, 2008

I agree Dave!! This image is stunning! I love the silky feel that the water has as well as the clarity and color of the rest of the image!!! Beautifully done and captured!!!! All the best on this one! It will be interesting what the judges do, huh? #5389924

David Pratt January 25, 2008

Thank you Steve and Dianna, you guys are making me blush! Honestly, thank you so much,you have really made my day with those comments. Keep your fingers crossed. #5391495

Cassie L. Woodlee January 28, 2008

Dave this is absolutely S T U N N I N G my friend!!!!!!!!!!!! #5410403

David Pratt January 28, 2008

Thank you so much Cassie! #5410596

Steve M. Harrington January 28, 2008

I'm glad to see the EP on this, Dave. I'm going to cancel the war council I was organizing. :) #5410835

David Pratt January 28, 2008

So am I, so am I...I was going to release the dogs..kinda weird that it took so long, but I am happy for to get it finally. #5410846

Deon January 29, 2008

Awesome work David. Great effects. #5413925

Kimi A. Phillips January 30, 2008

STUNNING DAVE!!!! Re-submitting works!!! #5418523

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic February 01, 2008

An absolutely GORGEOUS scene, David! #5428168

David Pratt February 01, 2008

thank you so much Deon, Kimi and Melinda. I willl be catching up with all of your photos soon.

Dave #5430064

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 03, 2008

Love that "Cotton Cany" effect there, Dave .... Nice Capture!!! #5436792

David Pratt February 04, 2008

Hey Thanks Steve! THis was taken in Paxton Mass. If you ever in the area you should check it out. #5442624

Heather February 07, 2008

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATS ON THE EFP!! IT IS WELL DESERVED!! :) #5461531

Carol Teal February 07, 2008

Love that silky smooth water David! And that bit of buzz is just right! Beautiful! #5462106

David Pratt February 08, 2008

Thank you so much heather and Carol! #5464128

Mitch Spence level-classic February 10, 2008

Oh, boy, Dave, this is a truly beautiful presentation. #5474282

Melissa G. Meiselman February 10, 2008

WOW..this is really gorgeous, David!! I love all the colors in the falling water!! #5474290

David Pratt February 11, 2008

Thank you So much Mitch and Melissa! #5479138

Danielle Fuller February 18, 2008

WOW David!!!! Awesome pov and effects! Well done! #5512197

Sarah G February 18, 2008

So beautiful! You do wonderful work. #5512438

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 18, 2008

This is so serene and beautiful David, amazing colors and water flow! #5512515

David W. Orias February 18, 2008

Good luck with this one. I like the transition of the water color from green to white. #5512525

David Pratt February 18, 2008

Thank you Danielle, Sarah, Donna and David! I really appreciate your great comments! #5513015

Corinne M. Thompson February 18, 2008

Absolutely beautiful! #5513141

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 18, 2008

Loved it before... Love it now!!!
Great one!
~Lisa #5513247

David Pratt February 19, 2008

Thank you Corinne and Lisa! #5516200

Colleen Farrell February 19, 2008

Amazingly beautiful landscape, David! Good luck in the contest! :) #5518198

David Pratt February 22, 2008

THanks so much Colleen! #5533017

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic February 22, 2008

Woooohooooo! Congratulations on Finalist, David!! #5533057

Dianna Hauf February 22, 2008

SOOOOOOOOOO happy for ya Dave!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! All the best next round dude! #5533074

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 22, 2008

Hey, man!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WTG!!! #5533251

Steve M. Harrington February 22, 2008

Yeah! Good on you, Dave! This medal is going to change color, I think. :)
Steve #5533365

Colleen Farrell February 22, 2008

WTG, David--congratulations on your finalist! #5534092

Crystal L. Craig February 22, 2008

Yippee! Congratulations David on this spectacular finalist! Wonderful wonderful!!! #5534502

Dave Winchell February 22, 2008

Congratulations. Well deserved David! #5534956

Cassie L. Woodlee February 22, 2008

WTG David, CONGRATULATIONS on this well deserved finalist!!!!!!!!!!!! #5535026

Stephanie Frey February 22, 2008

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #5535129

Evy Johansen level-classic February 22, 2008

BIG congratulations on your beautiful finalist, David!! #5535793

Corinne M. Thompson February 22, 2008

Congratulations! #5536578

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 22, 2008

huge congrats Dave!!! #5536858

David Pratt February 23, 2008

Thank you all for you well wishes and congrats my BP friends! #5537633

Deb Koskovich February 23, 2008

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist, Dave! #5537738

Sam Britt February 23, 2008

Congratulations, David! #5537905

Nadya Johnson February 23, 2008

Congratulations Dave, on your fantastic finalist! #5538657

Mitch Spence level-classic February 23, 2008

Congratulations, Dave! #5539007

Sandra R. Alvey February 23, 2008

Congratulations Dave!! Awesome finalist and good luck in the next round hon!!! Woohoo!! Go SS CLUB! #5540862

Datha Y. Thompson February 23, 2008

Congratulations David!!! Gorgeous work :0) #5542244

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 24, 2008

Congrats David on your Excellent Finalist! Jeff #5543369

Eloise Bartell level-classic February 24, 2008

Great Finalist Dave, congrats! #5546070

Kimi A. Phillips February 25, 2008

GO, DAVE, GO!!!!!!! YIPPEEEEEEE!!!! #5548443

Gail Vitikacs level-classic February 26, 2008

Beautiful Dave!!! Congratulations! #5553931

Carol Teal February 27, 2008

So gorgeous David!! A BIG congrats! #5564487

David Pratt February 28, 2008

Deb, Sam, Nadya, Mitch, Sandra, Datha, Jeff, Eloise, Kimi, Gail and Carol. Thank you so much! #5567063

Laurie Daily level-deluxe February 28, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Jim!


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Paul G Slate March 01, 2008

Big Big congrats Dave!!! #5579200

David Pratt March 02, 2008

Thank you Laurie and Paul! #5580763

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 03, 2008

This is STUNNING and belongs in a CALENDAR of the most beautiful spots in the USA.

Such talent! -Laura Swan #5589280

David Pratt March 04, 2008

Thank youi Laura, you just made my day! #5591971

M.Christine Duncan March 27, 2008

Congrats on the win Dave!!!! Well deserved, this is outstanding, really! And my fave on your whole site... good going! #5705713

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 27, 2008

I am not surprised at all by the win. Didn't I tell you this one belonged in a calendar???!!! Congratulations, Dave!!! -Laura

P.S. BP SHOULD make calendars, you know!? Publish the winners!!! #5706131

David Pratt March 27, 2008

Thank you so much Laura and Christine. You guys are making my day! I resubmittted thisone for March and hoping I can get a win and not another finalist. This is the 2nd time I have recieved a finalist with this image.

Dave;-) #5706218

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 22, 2008

Still love this one, Dave!
Too bad you couldn't have 2 silver badges under it!!! A winner in my eyes!
~Lisa #5824159

Samantha L. Dean May 07, 2008

Dave, this is amazing!! Very beautiful, silky, brilliant colors, I could go on and on!!! Congratulations on your finalist!! Well done!! #5895143

Candice L. Carter May 14, 2008

Stunning image! Simply exquisite! #5921158

Arman E. Barbuco July 02, 2008

Nice and clear photo..well done. #6133776

David Pratt July 02, 2008

Lisa and Sam, sorry I missed your comments back in March. Thank you.
Candice, I missed you in May, thanks very much and Arman, thank you very much. #6134005

Melissa Wynn August 13, 2008

Beautiful composition. Nice color saturation and you really nailed the silkiness of the water! I know you said this version was reworked but what settings did you have on your camera for the original? Gorgeous Image! Missy #6309912

David Pratt August 13, 2008

Thank you Melissa! I am really glad you like this. THe exposure for this image was 1 sec at F16. I probably took around 10 shots of this at different settings. THis one was the one I liked best.

dave #6309979

Adam CD Caron August 20, 2008

Dave im late to the party so all the good things have been said to you so ill just say Fantastic shot. the color and the slow shutter water just stands out and Congrats
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Sherry McClead August 20, 2008

Wonderful water shot David... congrats on the finalist.
Sherrybear :} #6337796

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 14, 2009

You sure make fantastic images David... this is out of this world!!!! WOW...Big Congrats again..
SMILING WITH YOU #7164289

David Pratt February 16, 2009

Thanks Adam, Sherry and Christine! #7171454

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