Inspiring Photo: Palouse in Spring #8540321

Palouse in Spring

Uploaded: June 23, 2009 07:34:36

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Taken from Steptoe Butte State Park in Washington. Used a color combo filter, i.e., a color intensifier and warming polarizer.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/4 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Bojan Bencic June 23, 2009

WOW! This is amazing photo, Debra. Fantastic light, colors and curves. #1145209

Julianna J. Collett June 23, 2009

I don't begin to know what you did here be it is sooo cool! FAV #7670193

Jeff Robinson June 23, 2009

This is really Outstanding Deb - Beautifully captured! Jeff #7670225

Dominick M. Dimacale June 23, 2009

So beautiful, Debra, love the colours and lines on this scenery, Deb.

Dominick #7670234

Guy D. Biechele June 23, 2009

Stunning scene! Just gorgeous! #7670462

Janet Daniel June 23, 2009

Out of this world incredible image, Deb!
The colors & lighting are superb! #7670524

ROLAN NARMAN June 23, 2009

Amazing colors Debra! Outstanding capture and lighting! What a fantastic image! Right into my favorites! #7670577

Patti Coblentz June 23, 2009

Beautiful work, Debra!
Patti #7671085

Daniella Puente June 23, 2009

SIMPLY AMAZING Deb!!! #7671438

Anne McKinnell June 23, 2009

GORGEOUS!! Love the colours, lines and textures :) #7671764

Susana Ms Heide June 23, 2009

Another big WOW from me! Incredibly beautiful!!! #7671892

Stefania Barbier June 23, 2009

Deb.... WOW.... nothing else comes to mind but a huge WOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!! #7672054

Vladan D. Djordjevic June 24, 2009

What a beauty! Amazing colors, lighting, pov and composition, super feel. A favorite, Debra! #7672321

Thomas E. Hinds June 24, 2009

Wonderful, pleasing image! Awesome bright color! Uplifting mood! Love it! #7672604

Leslie McLain June 24, 2009

Another stunning image Deb. Beautiful light and colors. #7673737

Shawn Jennings June 24, 2009

Fantastic layers of color, Deb! This is great!!! #7673927

Max Aureli June 24, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous and fascinating scenery my friend!!! #7674368

Mark Dodge June 24, 2009

Outstanding landscape, Debra. Beautiful shot! #7674578

Agnes Fegan June 24, 2009

WOW!!! I missed your entries the last several days and they are all gorgeous - I could put your whole gallery in my favorites!!! #7674994

Shelly A. Van Camp June 24, 2009

Amazing and very pretty!! #7675284

Sam Britt June 24, 2009

Fantastic!! #7675507

Marcel J. Fernandez June 24, 2009

Some kinda wonderful. A delight to the most discriminating eye. Way to go Debra!!! #7675588

Lisa J. Boulden June 24, 2009

Wowzers, Deb!!!
You've got yourself a WINNER here!!!
Gorgeous, and creatively captured!
You rock!!!
~♥~ #7675592

Randy A. Myers June 24, 2009

Beautiful. I've always wanted to go shoot there. Maybe someday. Good job! #7675601

Tammy Scott June 25, 2009

I think you have a definte winner here! #7676189

AEK June 25, 2009

this is just one stunning abstract you've created, debra. so creative - what an eye treat. great! #7676860

Linda D. Lester June 25, 2009

Winner.........Love it!!!!!! :) #7677028

Michael Khoury June 25, 2009

A popular place well-photographed Deb!
mk #7677066

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 25, 2009

Awesome Deb, gotta be a winner in my book

jo ann c. #7677201

Phil Stith June 25, 2009

What a terrific image, Debra. I've never seen anything quite like this. Exceptional work! #7677307

A P June 25, 2009

WoWzEr! Debra. Love EVERYTHING about it. The lines, the colors, the light. Winner here honey! #7677373

Renee Doyle June 25, 2009

Yep ... definitely another winner Deb!!! Awesome work!! Looks like your trip was a huge success!! #7678967

Kim Lund June 26, 2009

This is as good as it gets! What a stunner. Lovely photo Debra. #7679507

Ken Smith June 26, 2009

Breathtaking, Deb. A winner for sure!! #7680895

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 26, 2009

Gorgeous colors and scenery Deb! #7682132

Mitch Spence June 27, 2009

What you've been doing with this series of shots is powerful, Deb. I've never been to this area but always have wanted to see it. #7683974

Summer A. Kozisek June 27, 2009

Wow Debra, this is stunning!! One more month before I move that way. I can't wait to explore the area!! #7684306

Nikki McDonald June 30, 2009

I came over to visit your gallery, Deb, and what a treasure trove it is. The lines, textures and colors in these Palouse landscapes are exceptional. #7692489

Susan Fox July 01, 2009

This is a grand prize image in my opinion!!!!!!!!! OMG I just love it! Would look wonderful printed super large.

Added to my favs :-) #7698765

Eugenio Diaz July 06, 2009

Surreal Beauty!it's very well balanced...Harmonious and peaceful. I really like this!
SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTG! #7712881

Dianna Murphy July 14, 2009

Wow, a winner. Holly cow that's gorgeous! #7739590

A P July 21, 2009

congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos

Awesome finalist, Deb Best of luck in the next round. So glad to see one of your gorgeous hillsides in the list. #7763691

Bonnie C. Lackey July 21, 2009

Your gallery is very special and your Palouse images are beyond comparison...Congrats... #7763738

Jeff Robinson July 21, 2009

Very well deserved; congrats Deb on your Finalist! Jeff #7763789

Patti Coblentz July 21, 2009

Congratulations, Debra...a favorite of mine!!!
Patti #7763797

Max Aureli July 21, 2009

Congratulations Debra on this wonderful Finalist!!! #7763813

Colleen Farrell July 21, 2009

No surprise here! Big congrats on your finalist, Deb--so well deserved! #7764098

Kathleen Rinker July 21, 2009

Huge congrats my friend!! #7764267

Thomas E. Hinds July 21, 2009

Awesome wonderment! Congratulations! #7764622

Judy V. Kennamer July 21, 2009

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist Deb!!! Marvelous!! #7764699

Melissa McCabe July 21, 2009

Outstanding Deb!! Like a dream - too beautiful for words!! : ) -mm #7764752

Janet Daniel July 21, 2009

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Deb! #7764773

Jeana Clark July 21, 2009

AWESOME!!!!
Congratulations Deb!!!
Good luck in the next round!!!
~J~ #7764777

ROLAN NARMAN July 21, 2009
Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Debra! #7764779

Tammy Scott July 21, 2009
I am so happy to see this one again! Congratulations! #7764827

Lisa J. Boulden July 21, 2009
WTG!!
Love this!
Glad to see it wearing a big badge!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #7765047

Valentin M. Armianu July 21, 2009
Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist!!! #7765064

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton July 21, 2009
Splendid ! Congratulations, Debra !!! #7765901

Kelly S. Cavanaugh July 21, 2009
Stunning image, Debra! Congratulations on your finalist! #7766168

Marcel J. Fernandez July 21, 2009
I will say it again Some Kinds Wonderful. Congratulations Deb!!! #7766233

Brett Dolsen July 21, 2009
Amazing Finalist Deb!!Congratulations!!Brett #7766304

Susan Fox July 21, 2009
Congratulations Deb! I know I will be back to congratulate on your win soon :-) Because this one HAS to win, simply has to. #7766336

Becky J. Parkinson July 21, 2009
I agree...this is so outstanding, it will just have to win! Congrats!! #7766655

Renee Doyle July 21, 2009
THis is going gold for sure!! Big congrats Deb!! #7766685

Alex T. Mizuno July 22, 2009
You are a magician Deb! These colors are real feast for the eyes! Congratulations on your Finalist!! #7767109

Beverley Scott July 22, 2009
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Deb!!! I'm sure we'll see this again! Bev #7767110

Leslie McLain July 22, 2009
Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Deb. #7767653

Jessica Jenney July 22, 2009
Congratulations, Debra on your stunning finalist! #7767696

Robert Baer July 22, 2009
congrats on this beautiful abstract image of nature. #7767746

Jennifer L. Alder July 22, 2009
Oh so gorgeous! A great creation, Deb. Congrats, again! :) #7768063

Usman M. Bajwa July 22, 2009
A very beautiful image and a well deserved Finalist, Debra.
UB. #7768296

Dianna Murphy July 22, 2009
Congrats girl friend! Hope it keeps going. Its stunning, love to see this one matted and framed. #7768813

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2009
A beautiful image and finalist Deb! Congratulations! #7768886

Glenn E. Traver July 22, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist Deb, the colors are splendidly mixed, well done ~ GT #7768926

Mitch Spence July 22, 2009
Absolutely extraordinary, Deb. Big congratulations to you. Now we'll just watch this move right on up to gold. #7769136

Erica Murphy July 22, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Debra!! #7769316

Linda Blair July 22, 2009
Gorgeous.....congrats on your wonderful finalist!!!!!!! #7769372

Mary Beth Aiello July 22, 2009
Wowzer, Deb. A definite winner. Huge congrats on this beauty. #7769515

Leslie McLain July 22, 2009
Love this image, Deb. Congrats on your beautiful winner. #7769719

Lisa J. Boulden July 22, 2009
WoooHoooooo!
I'm doin the happy dance!
Big congrats, Deb!
~♥~lisa #7769755

A P July 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS DEB ON YOUR AWESOME WINNER WHOOWWAAAA!!!! #7769820

Smita Pawar July 22, 2009
Congratulations on the winner! Its a beautiful picture. #7770049

Daniella Puente July 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty Deb!!! #7770137

Patrick Rouzes July 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, Debra!!! #7770207

Janet Daniel July 22, 2009
A huge congratulations on your win, Deb! #7770264

Agnes Fegan July 22, 2009
Congratulations Debra on your beautiful winning image! #7770268

Renee Doyle July 22, 2009
I just love looking at this beauty Deb!! Big congratulations to you!! #7770278

Renee Doyle July 22, 2009
I just love looking at this beauty Deb!! Big congratulations to you!! #7770284

Bojan Bencic July 22, 2009
Congratulations Debra! #7770470

ROLAN NARMAN July 22, 2009
Huge congratulations on your well deserved win Debra! #7770573

Hendrik Storme July 22, 2009
Big congrats Deb!!! #7770802

Jessica Jenney July 22, 2009
Congratulations, Debra on your stunning win! #7770881

Kathleen Rinker July 22, 2009
WHOOOO HOOOOOO huge congrats my friend, I was hoping this would win!!! #7770909

Beverley Scott July 22, 2009
Huge congratulations, Deb, I knew we'd see this stunning landscape again!!! Bev #7771169

Judy V. Kennamer July 22, 2009
Congrats on your beautiful WINNER Deb!!! Glorious!!!! #7771210

Joao Martinho July 22, 2009
This is one of the most beautiful landscape compositions I have ever seen!!! #7771262

Glenn E. Traver July 22, 2009
Congratulations Debra on this Super Winner ~ GT #7771274

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2009
Outstanding Deb! Congratulations on your win!!! #7771298

Susan Fox July 22, 2009
Congrats Deb :-) #7771391

Colleen Farrell July 22, 2009
Woohoo! WTG, Deb! Big congrats on a most well-deserved win! #7771405

Alex T. Mizuno July 22, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful winner Deb!!! I really love this!!! #7771428

Eugenio Diaz July 22, 2009
Congratulations on your OUTSTANDING Winner!!!
AMAZING work here Deb!!!
WTG! #7771450

Ken Smith July 22, 2009
No surprise here! Congrats Deb on your awesome shot!! #7771564

Patrick Rouzes July 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, Debra!!! One of my top 5 faves of the month!!! #7771672

Sam Britt July 22, 2009
Congratulations, fantastic winner, Deb! #7772012

Datha Y. Thompson July 22, 2009
GORGEOUS!!! CONGRATULATIONS Debra!!!! WTG :0) #7772435

Usman M. Bajwa July 23, 2009
Great to see this in the Winner's Circle, Debra. CONGRATULATIONS!
UB. #7772873

Phil Stith July 23, 2009
Congratulations on a terrific winner, Debra! #7773038

Katarina Mansson July 23, 2009
An instant favorite - such beautiful light, colors and patterns. Congratulations Debra! #7773172

Max Aureli July 23, 2009
Congratulations Debra on this fantastic Winner!!! #7773215

Linda D. Lester July 23, 2009
A GP to me....Congratulations on your win!!!! #7773909

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 23, 2009
Stunning colors and shapes. Congrats on your win Deb. I just loved this
jo ann c.
#7774451

Debra R. Harder July 23, 2009
Thanks to all my BP friends for your wonderful and generous comments!! I feel honored to be surrounded by so many excellent photograhers!! Deb #7774765

Becky J. Parkinson July 23, 2009
Congratulations!! This is just such a wonderful image - I knew it just had to win! #7776096

Teresa Burnett July 23, 2009
Huge congratulations on this magnificent Winner, Deb!! #7776485

Shawn Jennings July 24, 2009
WTG Deb! Congratulations on your win!!! #7777969

Monika Sapek July 24, 2009
This is a place that I've always dreamed about visiting! I just love these different colored hills here! Many congratulations on your Second Place Win, Debra!
Monika
#7779422

Marcel J. Fernandez July 25, 2009
Congratulations Deb on your delightful winning image. #7780569

Erica Murphy July 25, 2009
Congratulations again Debra!! #7780876

Jeff Robinson July 25, 2009
Congrats Deb on your well deserved 2nd Place! Jeff #7781333

M.Christine Duncan July 25, 2009
Have never seen anything like this capture!!! What a lovely work of art... congratulations on this stunning win! #7781740

Cindy Bendush July 26, 2009
Masterful!!! Congratulations on this striking win Deb! #7784364

Lois Adomite July 27, 2009
Amazing color, congratulations #7787106

Donna R. Wageman July 27, 2009
Oh My - so smoothly flowing and filled with color - glorious - congratulations! #7787660

AMALIA Veralli July 28, 2009
Congratulations! Stunning image. #7789995

Nick Lagos July 29, 2009
Congratulations on such a fab pic and win Debra....very well done #7793407

Kara L. Hendricks July 30, 2009
A HUGE congratulations on this gorgeous winner Deb!! #7797674

Rosemary Sampson August 03, 2009
Awesome image. A well deserved win! #7812375

Anne McKinnell August 04, 2009
Congratulations Debra for your win with this outstanding photo!! I knew we would see this one again!! #7815426

Dominick M. Dimacale November 15, 2009
Congratulations Again Debra on your Win!!!!

Dominick #8132406

Rona L. Schwarz February 17, 2010
WOW!!! I am coming to this late having just visited your gallery, but this image is fantastic! I love all your Palouse images, but this is my favorite. The colors, textures and shapes, and light are incredible. I am inspired to re-visit Palouse (I went through the area once on a business trip). Sensational winner! #8389891

Susana Ms Heide April 04, 2011
I am in AWE!! I have to comment on this again because it is MAGNIFICIENT!!!! A JAW DROPPER and then some...!!! I hope you have this enlarged really big!! :o) Another HUGE CONGRATZ Debra! #9333995

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