The Watchers

© Carol L. Fowler

The Watchers

Uploaded: May 19, 2009 15:44:22

Description

submitted 5/19/09, animals. These three seagulls were sitting on a post at Bar Harbor public dock, watching the boats go by.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 97.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 19, 2009

This is beautiful Carol, great POV and design elements! #1130062

Anne M. Young level-classic May 19, 2009

Great capture - love the clarity and pov! #7537909

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 19, 2009

Fabulous pov and details, Carol. Looks like you told them to line up that way. Beautiful capture. #7537912

Jack Ryan May 19, 2009

I've long suspected you had an "in" with various "animals" so they would pose for you when needed...and this photo does nothing to dispell that notion. Great shot...well timed...interesting perspective...outstanding detail and color. Excellent work as usual. #7537936

Ron McEwan May 19, 2009

Fantastic capture Carol, my goodness they just knew what you wanted didn't they. Love the pov here. #7538083

Gerri R. Jones May 19, 2009

Wonderful pov Carol, great wildlife composition! #7538210

Howard B. Cheek May 19, 2009

It's a very interesting comp & POV Carol, very nice.
Unique image!! #7538329

Monnie Ryan May 19, 2009

They're lined up so perfectly that they almost look like carved statues! Wonderful perspective, outstanding detail! #7538376

Barbara Waldoch May 20, 2009

Wonderful capture, Carol! #7538704

Maria A. Gonzalez May 20, 2009

What a great timing,Carol.This is excellent composed and very sharp details and focus to get the 3 of them the way you did.Very well captured. #7539329

Marty Straub May 20, 2009

Amazing clarity, Carol, and a wonderful diagonal line. #7540188

Melissa Olsen May 20, 2009

Well, Carol...you sure have the rule of thirds down with this capture...LOL
Great shot! #7540213

John Connolly May 20, 2009

You are definately being observed Carol! Great timing in this wonderful image! #7541111

Carol L. Fowler May 20, 2009

Thanks for those comments. I appreciate them #7541354

Dianna Murphy May 20, 2009

This... we'll see again, I'm sure of it. Wonderful capture with outstanding quality of light and color and composition. Well done! #7541662

Sam Britt May 22, 2009

Fantastic!! #7548841

Lana Arcemont May 22, 2009

WOW!
Great color, detail and composition! #7549047

Tucker James June 19, 2009

Congrats on the Finalist #7649969

Anne M. Young level-classic June 19, 2009

Congratulations - super capture! #7651283

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 19, 2009

Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Carol!!! #7652011

Dianna Murphy June 19, 2009

Still love it. Congratulations on your fine entry/finalist. WTG Carol. #7652311

Kerry Hill June 19, 2009

Huge congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Carol!! #7652786

Karen K. Givens level-classic June 20, 2009

Congratulaitons on your finalist Carol, love this great composition. #7654624

Sam Britt June 20, 2009

Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Carol! #7655062

ROLAN NARMAN June 20, 2009

Huge congrats Carol! #7655722

Max Aureli June 20, 2009

Fantastic Finalist!!! Congratulations Carol!!!! #7656670

Val Feldman level-classic June 20, 2009

Wonderful capture and well-deserved Finalist, Carol...Best of luck in the upcoming rounds! #7657846

Kim Andelkovic June 20, 2009

Another finalist.....WTG....lol you will deffinately have a winner this month....lol good luck #7658637

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 20, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist! Beautiful Carol! #7659010

Carol L. Fowler June 20, 2009

Thank you for your comments- really appreciated! #7659099

Daniella Puente June 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Carol on this excellent winner photo! #7665460

Barbara Waldoch June 22, 2009

Huge congratulations, Carol! #7666536

Cheryl E. Molennor June 22, 2009

Congratulations to you! #7666683

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 22, 2009

I'm very happy for you Carol! Congratulations on your win!!!! #7666923

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 22, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Carol. #7667223

ROLAN NARMAN June 22, 2009

Huge congratulations on your gorgeous winner Carol! #7667269

Kathy Cline June 23, 2009

CONGRATS CAROL AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU
#7669159

Eugenio Diaz June 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your Great Winner!!!
Well done! #7669218

Cathy Barrows June 23, 2009

Congrats on your win...fantastic #7669345

Sam Britt June 23, 2009

Big congrats on your second place win, Carol! #7669967

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic June 26, 2009

Gorgeous, Carol. Huge congrats on this wonderful winner. #7680094

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 28, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, Carol!!! #7686132

Lydia Williams level-classic July 18, 2009

Great...all detailed..Congratulations! #7753567

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 19, 2009

Congratulations Carol on your Win!!!

Dominick #7866619

Carol Teal May 01, 2010

Congrats on a beautiful winner! I love the POV, and it is just funny how they are all sitting there watching you and none fly away! #8583184

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