Inspiring Photo: Palouse in Spring #8540321

Palouse in Spring

Uploaded: June 23, 2009 14:34:36

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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 0

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

Julianna J. Collett June 23, 2009 0

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

Jeff Robinson June 23, 2009 0

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

Dominick M. Dimacale June 23, 2009 0

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

Dominick #7670234

Guy D. Biechele June 23, 2009 0

Stunning scene! Just gorgeous! #7670462

Janet Daniel June 23, 2009 0

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

ROLAN NARMAN June 23, 2009 0

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

Patti Coblentz June 23, 2009 0

Beautiful work, Debra!
Patti #7671085

Daniella Puente June 24, 2009 0

SIMPLY AMAZING Deb!!! #7671438

Anne McKinnell June 24, 2009 0

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

Susana Ms Heide June 24, 2009 0

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

Stefania Barbier June 24, 2009 0

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

Vladan D. Djordjevic June 24, 2009 0

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

Thomas E. Hinds June 24, 2009 0

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

Leslie McLain June 24, 2009 0

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

Shawn Jennings June 24, 2009 0

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

Max Aureli June 24, 2009 0

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

Mark Dodge June 24, 2009 0

Outstanding landscape, Debra. Beautiful shot! #7674578

Agnes Fegan June 24, 2009 0

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 25, 2009 0

Amazing and very pretty!! #7675284

Sam Britt June 25, 2009 0

Fantastic!! #7675507

Marcel J. Fernandez June 25, 2009 0

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

Lisa J. Boulden June 25, 2009 0

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

Randy A. Myers June 25, 2009 0

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

Tammy Scott June 25, 2009 0

I think you have a definte winner here! #7676189

AEK June 25, 2009 0

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

Linda D. Lester June 25, 2009 0

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

Michael Khoury June 25, 2009 0

A popular place well-photographed Deb!
mk #7677066

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 25, 2009 0

Awesome Deb, gotta be a winner in my book

jo ann c. #7677201

Phil Stith June 25, 2009 0

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

A P June 25, 2009 0

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

Renee Doyle June 26, 2009 0

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

Kim Lund June 26, 2009 0

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

Ken Smith June 26, 2009 0

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

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 27, 2009 0

Gorgeous colors and scenery Deb! #7682132

Mitch Spence June 27, 2009 0

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 0

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 0

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 02, 2009 0

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 07, 2009 0

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

Dianna Murphy July 14, 2009 0

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

A P July 21, 2009 0

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 0

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

Jeff Robinson July 21, 2009 0

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

Patti Coblentz July 21, 2009 0

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

Max Aureli July 21, 2009 0

Congratulations Debra on this wonderful Finalist!!! #7763813

Colleen Farrell July 21, 2009 0

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

Kathleen Rinker July 22, 2009 0

Huge congrats my friend!! #7764267

Thomas E. Hinds July 22, 2009 0

Awesome wonderment! Congratulations! #7764622

Judy V. Kennamer July 22, 2009 0

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

Melissa McCabe July 22, 2009 0

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

Janet Daniel July 22, 2009 0

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Deb! #7764773

Jeana Clark July 22, 2009 0

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

ROLAN NARMAN July 22, 2009 0
Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Debra! #7764779

Tammy Scott July 22, 2009 0
I am so happy to see this one again! Congratulations! #7764827

Lisa J. Boulden July 22, 2009 0
WTG!!
Love this!
Glad to see it wearing a big badge!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #7765047

Valentin M. Armianu July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist!!! #7765064

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton July 22, 2009 0
Splendid ! Congratulations, Debra !!! #7765901

Kelly S. Cavanaugh July 22, 2009 0
Stunning image, Debra! Congratulations on your finalist! #7766168

Marcel J. Fernandez July 22, 2009 0
I will say it again Some Kinds Wonderful. Congratulations Deb!!! #7766233

Brett Dolsen July 22, 2009 0
Amazing Finalist Deb!!Congratulations!!Brett #7766304

Susan Fox July 22, 2009 0
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 22, 2009 0
I agree...this is so outstanding, it will just have to win! Congrats!! #7766655

Renee Doyle July 22, 2009 0
THis is going gold for sure!! Big congrats Deb!! #7766685

Alex T. Mizuno July 22, 2009 0
You are a magician Deb! These colors are real feast for the eyes! Congratulations on your Finalist!! #7767109

Beverley Scott July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Deb!!! I'm sure we'll see this again! Bev #7767110

Leslie McLain July 22, 2009 0
Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Deb. #7767653

Jessica Jenney July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations, Debra on your stunning finalist! #7767696

Robert Baer July 22, 2009 0
congrats on this beautiful abstract image of nature. #7767746

Jennifer L. Alder July 22, 2009 0
Oh so gorgeous! A great creation, Deb. Congrats, again! :) #7768063

Usman M. Bajwa July 22, 2009 0
A very beautiful image and a well deserved Finalist, Debra.
UB. #7768296

Dianna Murphy July 22, 2009 0
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 0
A beautiful image and finalist Deb! Congratulations! #7768886

Glenn E. Traver July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist Deb, the colors are splendidly mixed, well done ~ GT #7768926

Mitch Spence July 22, 2009 0
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 0
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Debra!! #7769316

Linda Blair July 22, 2009 0
Gorgeous.....congrats on your wonderful finalist!!!!!!! #7769372

Mary Beth Aiello July 22, 2009 0
Wowzer, Deb. A definite winner. Huge congrats on this beauty. #7769515

Leslie McLain July 22, 2009 0
Love this image, Deb. Congrats on your beautiful winner. #7769719

Lisa J. Boulden July 22, 2009 0
WoooHoooooo!
I'm doin the happy dance!
Big congrats, Deb!
~♥~lisa #7769755

A P July 22, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS DEB ON YOUR AWESOME WINNER WHOOWWAAAA!!!! #7769820

Smita Pawar July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations on the winner! Its a beautiful picture. #7770049

Daniella Puente July 22, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty Deb!!! #7770137

Patrick Rouzes July 22, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, Debra!!! #7770207

Janet Daniel July 22, 2009 0
A huge congratulations on your win, Deb! #7770264

Agnes Fegan July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations Debra on your beautiful winning image! #7770268

Renee Doyle July 22, 2009 0
I just love looking at this beauty Deb!! Big congratulations to you!! #7770278

Renee Doyle July 22, 2009 0
I just love looking at this beauty Deb!! Big congratulations to you!! #7770284

Bojan Bencic July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations Debra! #7770470

ROLAN NARMAN July 22, 2009 0
Huge congratulations on your well deserved win Debra! #7770573

Hendrik Storme July 22, 2009 0
Big congrats Deb!!! #7770802

Jessica Jenney July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations, Debra on your stunning win! #7770881

Kathleen Rinker July 22, 2009 0
WHOOOO HOOOOOO huge congrats my friend, I was hoping this would win!!! #7770909

Beverley Scott July 22, 2009 0
Huge congratulations, Deb, I knew we'd see this stunning landscape again!!! Bev #7771169

Judy V. Kennamer July 22, 2009 0
Congrats on your beautiful WINNER Deb!!! Glorious!!!! #7771210

Joao Martinho July 22, 2009 0
This is one of the most beautiful landscape compositions I have ever seen!!! #7771262

Glenn E. Traver July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations Debra on this Super Winner ~ GT #7771274

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 23, 2009 0
Outstanding Deb! Congratulations on your win!!! #7771298

Susan Fox July 23, 2009 0
Congrats Deb :-) #7771391

Colleen Farrell July 23, 2009 0
Woohoo! WTG, Deb! Big congrats on a most well-deserved win! #7771405

Alex T. Mizuno July 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on this beautiful winner Deb!!! I really love this!!! #7771428

Eugenio Diaz July 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your OUTSTANDING Winner!!!
AMAZING work here Deb!!!
WTG! #7771450

Ken Smith July 23, 2009 0
No surprise here! Congrats Deb on your awesome shot!! #7771564

Patrick Rouzes July 23, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, Debra!!! One of my top 5 faves of the month!!! #7771672

Sam Britt July 23, 2009 0
Congratulations, fantastic winner, Deb! #7772012

Datha Y. Thompson July 23, 2009 0
GORGEOUS!!! CONGRATULATIONS Debra!!!! WTG :0) #7772435

Usman M. Bajwa July 23, 2009 0
Great to see this in the Winner's Circle, Debra. CONGRATULATIONS!
UB. #7772873

Phil Stith July 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on a terrific winner, Debra! #7773038

Katarina Mansson July 23, 2009 0
An instant favorite - such beautiful light, colors and patterns. Congratulations Debra! #7773172

Max Aureli July 23, 2009 0
Congratulations Debra on this fantastic Winner!!! #7773215

Linda D. Lester July 23, 2009 0
A GP to me....Congratulations on your win!!!! #7773909

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 23, 2009 0
Stunning colors and shapes. Congrats on your win Deb. I just loved this
jo ann c.
#7774451

Debra R. Harder July 23, 2009 0
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 24, 2009 0
Congratulations!! This is just such a wonderful image - I knew it just had to win! #7776096

Teresa Burnett July 24, 2009 0
Huge congratulations on this magnificent Winner, Deb!! #7776485

Shawn Jennings July 24, 2009 0
WTG Deb! Congratulations on your win!!! #7777969

Monika Sapek July 25, 2009 0
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 0
Congratulations Deb on your delightful winning image. #7780569

Erica Murphy July 25, 2009 0
Congratulations again Debra!! #7780876

Jeff Robinson July 25, 2009 0
Congrats Deb on your well deserved 2nd Place! Jeff #7781333

M.Christine Duncan July 26, 2009 0
Have never seen anything like this capture!!! What a lovely work of art... congratulations on this stunning win! #7781740

Cindy Bendush July 27, 2009 0
Masterful!!! Congratulations on this striking win Deb! #7784364

Lois Adomite July 27, 2009 0
Amazing color, congratulations #7787106

Donna R. Wageman July 27, 2009 0
Oh My - so smoothly flowing and filled with color - glorious - congratulations! #7787660

AMALIA Veralli July 28, 2009 0
Congratulations! Stunning image. #7789995

Nick Lagos July 29, 2009 0
Congratulations on such a fab pic and win Debra....very well done #7793407

Kara L. Hendricks July 30, 2009 0
A HUGE congratulations on this gorgeous winner Deb!! #7797674

Rosemary Sampson August 03, 2009 0
Awesome image. A well deserved win! #7812375

Anne McKinnell August 04, 2009 0
Congratulations Debra for your win with this outstanding photo!! I knew we would see this one again!! #7815426

Dominick M. Dimacale November 15, 2009 0
Congratulations Again Debra on your Win!!!!

Dominick #8132406

Rona L. Schwarz February 17, 2010 0
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 0
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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