Location #1: Backyard Regatta [Contest Finalists August 2009]
Uploaded: August 05, 2009 02:15:03
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During lunch break on Day 1 of the ad shoot, I took my camera to the back yard, and found this "lazy day" sailing "regatta" gracing the Navesink River.
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This is the last of the Ad shoot series, for now. I wish I could show you the faces of all the cast and crew...the "baby wrangler," the wonderful photographer and her skilled assistants, the Motor Coach man, the little babies, the prop man who raked the grass, washed the windows, rearranged furniture, dangled toys on the end of a fishing pole to entertain the baby models, the amazing logistics man who made everything happen smoothly and on time, the intern who had to stand on the roof for hours with a light stand and reflector, in order to create 4:30 pm light in one of the rooms at 10 am---the list is endless. But I did not get model releases signed, so ...
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Dominick M. Dimacale August 05, 2009
Lovely image here, Michelle, looks so relaxing and inviting place be at!
Dominick #1164024
Michelle Alton August 05, 2009
Oh...as you can see, Spot's head (and other parts) has gotten to be quite large from all the attention, so I'm sending him back to the horses for awhile. He may just show up again from time to time, but he needs to rest now.It's been a blast to share this experience with you...
Michelle #7817788
Douglas Pignet August 05, 2009
Beautiful capture here Michelle, great ad photo for sailing. #7817801Brett Dolsen August 05, 2009
A wonderfull calming scene to end the days work Michelle!!Its been a great series and a joy to share with us!!Brett #7817832Laura E. Swan August 05, 2009
And it has been a blast for US TOO! We had tons of fun commenting and you are so interesting and exciting to know!Thanks so much!!! This is a really beautiful image by the way Michelle! Makes me with I were there wearing whites and creams and going sailing, instead of waring insect repellent and bear bells! HA!
-Laura :) !!!
-Laura :) #7817859
Ann Coates August 05, 2009
Fancy all those sail boats turning up for you like that, just on cue. This is an idylic scene you have captured here Michelle, beautiful colours and fantastic composition and clarity. #7817893Avril Young August 05, 2009
Heavens you must have had so much fun on this shoot...stunning shot of the restful scene! #7817912Deb Koskovich August 05, 2009
And we've had a blast being there along with you and Spot! This is such a lovely image to bow out with! I can only imagine what it's like to live in that world! #7817933Carolyn M. Fletcher August 05, 2009
Well, it was a great series! #7817947Beverley Scott August 05, 2009
A beautiful image, Michelle, and the location shots in this series have been wonderful! Bev #7817955Gord MacEachern August 05, 2009
Awesome scene here Michelle,loved your series! #7817958Randy D. Dinkins August 05, 2009
Great sharp shot of this scene. And great job on the series. #7818026Paul E. Earl August 05, 2009
A great end to the series. A lovely scene! #7818040Joseph N. DiGilio August 05, 2009
This is a beautiful scene Michelle, fine composition and color. It looks like a great place for a picnic lunch too. I have enjoyed this series very much. Thanks for sharing your exciting experience. #7818066Jeff Robinson August 05, 2009
A beautiful image to end your series Michelle! You have really described this event so well and shown that it takes lots of people working together to make things happen! Great Job! Jeff #7818093Eric S. Rundle August 05, 2009
A wonderful end to your series Michelle thank you for sharing #7818137Ray Clarke August 05, 2009
Wonderful end to a great series Michelle.!!!(R) #7818203Aimee S. McMaster August 05, 2009
....narrated & photographed beautifully....thanks for sharing your most exciting experience Michelle...Aimee #7818211Colette M. Metcalf August 05, 2009
How beautiful, Michelle!!! #7818252Agnes Fegan August 05, 2009
I really enjoyed your series Michelle...lovely images and informative too! Sounds like you really enjoyed the experience! #7818321Mary Beth Aiello August 05, 2009
Another outstanding capture, Michelle. This has been a great series, and your ongoing narrative and beautiful captures have made me feel I've been a part of it too. Thanks for the memories. Truly enjoyed it. #7818545Ron McEwan August 05, 2009
Love this gorgious shot Michelle, do these folks have any idea what it is like to be a common old shoe. I think I could enjoy hanging out here for a while, then I would have to go on another adventure. #7818963Margaret R. Barry August 05, 2009
Beautiful capture, Michelle. What an amazing experience that must have been! #7819016ROLAN NARMAN August 05, 2009
Wonderful capture, details, and colors Michelle! Well done! #7819284Hal Bambrick August 05, 2009
Super NICE Michelle!!!!!!. Congrats!!!. #7819621Daniella Puente August 05, 2009
WONDERFUL :) #7819931Tiia Vissak August 05, 2009
a beautiful image! #7819990Renee Doyle August 05, 2009
Beautiful back yard Michelle!! So pretty and peaceful!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time and it must of been quite an experience!!! #7820100Susan Fox August 05, 2009
wonderful landscape! #7820129Sue Marshall August 05, 2009
Hi Michelle, I just spent some time looking at all the images I had missed from this shoot ~ they are awesome!!Michelle Alton August 05, 2009
Ok...for those that haven't been here yet...SPOT is in this picture...a little larger than life...but he is there...and had to swim pretty far to get to where he is!~~Michelle #7820142
Allen Hughes August 05, 2009
Wow... what a location.... So Where's Waldo... errr, Spot. Is that him sitting on the dock? #7820626a2o akmal aini othman August 05, 2009
what a wonderful scene, Michelle! gorgeous! #7820720MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 05, 2009
LMAOTeresa Burnett August 05, 2009
Oh, how I would love to have this for a back yard view!! Gorgeous scene and beautifully captured Michelle!! #7821208Laura E. Swan August 05, 2009
I came back to find SPOT! HA! I see him there waiting for his "ship" to come in! HA!Adding SPOT reminds me of Thomas Kinkade paintings. He hides things in them, too! His wife's first initial, his families birth dates, etc... FUN! #7821398
Karen Engelbreth August 05, 2009
Beautiful capture, Michelle..... #7821440Eugenio Diaz August 06, 2009
SUPERB!!!!Debra R. Harder August 06, 2009
I agree with Eugenio! This is truly SUPERB, Michelle! The details are absolutely incredible. LOVE IT!! Deb #7825087Gail Vitikacs August 07, 2009
Incredible in so many ways!!!! #7825838Dianna Murphy August 13, 2009
An ad shoot. For what? WTG. This is beautiful! #7844831Janet Daniel August 15, 2009
Incredibly beautiful capture, Michelle! #7849773Beverley Scott September 20, 2009
Congratulations on this great finalist, Michelle!!! #7957606Stefania Barbier September 20, 2009
WTG Melissa, huge congrats!!!!! #7957768Brett Dolsen September 20, 2009
Big Congratulations on all your finalists Michelle!!Great result and hope to see gold amongst them!!Brett #7958115Renee Doyle September 20, 2009
WTG Michelle!!! Congratulations to you on this excellent finalist!! #7958225Christian Rosito September 20, 2009
Fabulous scene, congratulations again Michelle! #7959521Janet Daniel September 20, 2009
Congrats again, Michelle! #7959586Amy M. Wilson September 20, 2009
Congratulations on another wonderful Finalist, Michelle!!! #7959812Jeana Clark September 20, 2009
~J~ #7959824
Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle! This is beautiful! #7960124Nancyj E. Hovey September 20, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SRenata Gusciora September 20, 2009
Congratulations on this lovely finalist,Michelle! #7960306Nadya Johnson September 20, 2009
Stunning, Michelle! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #7960794Gord MacEachern September 20, 2009
Congratulations on this well deserved finalist Michelle! #7961124Jeff Robinson September 20, 2009
Congrats Michelle on your Outstanding Finalist! Jeff #7962544Erin Appelbaum September 20, 2009
Congrats Michelle. Good luck next round. Peter #7962582Mike F. Anderson September 20, 2009
WTG, Michelle - Congratulations on your finalist! #7962751Erica Murphy September 20, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Michelle!! #7962867Lynne Morris September 20, 2009
WTG girl, Huge Congratulations on this awesome finalist Michelle. #7962915ALLEN O. HOWARD September 20, 2009
Breath aWAY!!! Congratulations, Michelle! #7963484Teresa Burnett September 20, 2009
And another big YAYYYYYY!!! Huge congratulations Michelle!! I love this one!! #7963599Sue Marshall September 20, 2009
Wowie big congrats again, Michelle!!Marijana Fajgl September 21, 2009
Huge congratulation on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #7967224Tiia Vissak September 21, 2009
Congratulations! #7967815frank w. degenhardt September 21, 2009
Another gorgeous Finalist my friend. Congratulations. #7968044Marilyn K. Lincecum September 21, 2009
Congratulations Michelle on a fantstic scene. #7969013Leland N. Saunders September 22, 2009
Beautiful photo, Michelle ... congratulations !!Lee #7970384
Susana Ms Heide September 22, 2009
Another breathtaking scene! Looks like the perfect place to spend the weekend! Congrats Michelle! #7971328Sam Britt September 22, 2009
Congratulations on all your finalists, Michelle! #7972681Graeme yew Chow September 25, 2009
Beautiful finalists! congratulations Michelle. #7983969Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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