Inspiring Photo: We're not in Kansas anymore #10120016

We're not in Kansas anymore

Uploaded: May 06, 2010

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Michelle Alton May 07, 2010

Wow...what a brilliant composition, with fantastic geometry, color, clouds, and the birds complete the picture perfectly. I think you have a winner here...CERTAINLY through my eyes! #1266210

Dale Hardin May 07, 2010

Michelle, thank you for that nice comment. I so enjoy perusing your gallery, not only because of the superb images that you capture, but because of the wonderful stories that accompany them. Makes them seem like "family". #8595180

Nikki McDonald May 07, 2010

I agree with Michelle -- super composition here. The birds are brilliantly placed and I adore lines of the irrigated furrows. Beautiful sky, too. Where are we? #8595813

Dale Hardin May 07, 2010

Thank you Nikki. This is in Tulare, California in the San Joaquin Valley. #8595870

Aimee C. Eisaman May 08, 2010

This is a great image...I remember trying to get you to see the circle of light....lol! Congrats on your EP! :~) #8597660

Dale Hardin May 08, 2010

thanks Aimee. Had forgotten about that. #8597875

Steve M. Harrington May 12, 2010

A textbook composition, Jack. The lines are so powerful!
Steve #8607423

Dale Hardin May 12, 2010

thanks a bunch Steve. #8607511

Sharon Day May 12, 2010

Beautiful image, Dale!! I love the editing on this as well! #8607669

Dale Hardin May 12, 2010

thank you Sharon. I had some excellent input from our photo club here on BP. It's called "Phellos" Check it out. #8607950

Patti Coblentz May 13, 2010

Gorgeous colors and fantastic composition, Dale!

Patti #8609838

Dale Hardin May 13, 2010

Patti, thanks so much. I truly appreciate the nice comments. #8610122

Stefan Nielsen May 14, 2010

I had to visit your gallery after all your kind words about my work - and I got blown away by alle the great pictures you show here.

Your landscapes are outstanding and this one caught my attention at once. Colors, composition and lighting is spot on - and the birds are exactly where they should be (Did you place them there or was mother nature being helpful?)

Wonderful work indeed :) #8611380

Dale Hardin May 14, 2010

Thank you Stefan. This is the second version of an image I took one morning in Tulare, California. In the original there were a line of trees in the distant horizon. I removed those, added the sky, and placed the birds.

The furrows were enhanced using a combination of blends etc in PSE7.

Also had some helpful input from the BP club I belong to called "Phello Photographers" We each post a new image about once a week and are required to critique each entry. It's amazing how much one can learn when hearing lots of views. #8611408

Nikki McDonald May 22, 2010

A beautiful result -- I enjoyed reading the comments since my initial comment. Just saw it in Editor's Picks -- congratulations, Dale. #8629235

Dale Hardin May 22, 2010

Thank you Nikki. I so enjoyed your gallery. One that really stuck with me was "Framework" You have such a wide variety of subjects and techniques. I'm very impressed.

By the way I see you use the Sony as well. I'm still using the DSC-R1 and H2. Haven't advanced to the a DSLR yet. Too much $$$ for me and too much stuff to carry. #8629265

Jeana Clark June 05, 2010

Hi Dale!!
This is Stunning!!!
Love the entire composition!!!
the lighting is superb!!!!
I currently use the same camera as yourself, your images are very inspiring!!!! What PS program do you use?? I, too, want to advance on to
a DSLR, but am with you....lotsa $$$$$$!
Again....BEAUTIFUL/!!!!!!!!!!!

~J~ #8667592

Dale Hardin June 05, 2010

Hi Jeana. How nice of you to comment. Had no idea you used the same camera when I placed you on my favorites list some time ago. I need to go through my favorite galleries more often it seems.

Was especially pleased with images such as "Watching over you" and "Summer Breeze". By the way, didn't I comment on "Soda Shoppe" in the Sony forum over a year or so ago? That image looks familiar.

Almost forgot. I use PhotoShop Elements 7. Would get good use out of regular PhotoShop but, like the camera, $$$$'s control that situation. And congratulations on all the array of finalists and wins. Very well deserved. #8667673

Jeff E Jensen June 07, 2010

Congratulations my friend! #8672223

Patti Coblentz June 07, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Dale! So pleased.

Patti #8672311

Michael Kelly June 07, 2010

Congratulations Dale! This is a classic and deserves the recognition it has received. Wonderful Finalist -- perhaps more? #8672620

Dale Hardin June 07, 2010

Jeff, Patricia and Mike, thank you so much for commenting. #8674752

Anthony L. Mancuso June 07, 2010

Congrats on the awesome finalist Dale! #8675064

Jeana Clark June 07, 2010

Happy to see finalist badge with this one Dale...Now it just needs a GOLD!!!
Fantastic work and a well deserved finalist!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!
~J~ #8675122

Debbie E. Payne June 07, 2010
This is such an awesome landscape, Dale. Congrats on a well-deserved Finalist. Good luck in Round Two! I, too, would like to see you get Gold on this one. #8675727

Dale Hardin June 07, 2010
Tony, Jeana, and Debbie, thank you. LOL I hope your wishes come true! :o) #8676603

Irene Colling June 08, 2010
Wow Dale, you created a very compelling image.
Congratulations on your great finalist. #8678524

Dale Hardin June 08, 2010
Thank you Irene. So good to hear from you again and enjoy your gallery once more. I really was drawn to your treatment on "Path to Summer". It tells a wonderful story and is beautifully composed. It would fit perfectly in the Phello's challenge for this month. "Paths and trails" #8679203

Patrick Rouzes June 08, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this superb finalist, Dale! WTG! #8680415

Usman M. Bajwa June 08, 2010
CONGRATZ Dale, I do see this among the winners, hope the Judges too!
UB. #8680855

Dale Hardin June 08, 2010
so nice of you Patrick and Usman. Thanks for the comments. #8681232

Aimee C. Eisaman June 09, 2010
Congrats on another finalist for this one....I hope the birds put it over the top this time! :~) #8681859

Dale Hardin June 09, 2010
Thanks Aimee. I do too. Then it can be a "Phellos" win. #8682256

Jeff E Jensen June 09, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on your GOLD medal my friend. This is truly a well deserved winner. #8683045

Patti Coblentz June 09, 2010
Oh so happy for you, Dale...congratulations on your well deserved gold medal!!!
Patti #8683050

Aimee C. Eisaman June 09, 2010
Whoohoooo you made it! Congrats Dale! :~) #8683141

Michael Kelly June 09, 2010
WTG Dale - had to be. Congratulations! #8683162

Patrick Rouzes June 09, 2010
WTG, Dale, CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER! #8683200

Anthony L. Mancuso June 09, 2010
Congrats on bringig home the gold Dale! #8683592

Renee Doyle June 09, 2010
Congratulations on this excellent winner Dale!!! #8683766

Paul Kleiner June 09, 2010
Congrats Dale, what a comp you have here!
Paul K. #8684039

Michelle Alton June 09, 2010
A superb shot and very apt winner, Dale.
Congratulations! #8684063

Rona L. Schwarz June 09, 2010
Wow! I just caught this for the first time - it is a marvelous composition with the leading lines of the irrigated furrows, and perfect placement of the birds! Great treatment, and thanks for sharing the details with us! Instant favorite! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS SUPERB GOLD WINNER!!! #8684285

Jeana Clark June 09, 2010

Seems our wishes Did come true!!! LOL!
Huge congratulations for your fantastic win Dale!!!!!!
~J~ #8684312

Dale Hardin June 09, 2010
I'm thrilled to see this and thanks to all your wonderful encouragement and comments.
Truth is, this image was a collaborative effort that used the suggestions and assistance of the members of our wonderful Phellos Photo club. Congratulations to you all and thanks for the never ending help. #8684361

Laurence Saliba June 09, 2010
Congratulations for your fantastic win my dear friend Dale!!! #8684413

Dale Hardin June 09, 2010
Thanks so much Laurence. #8684451

Memoriee G. Sconce June 09, 2010
Dale, Congraulations it is so nice to see this win. You have helped so many others with you knowledge. Well deserved.
Memoriee #8684500

Dale Hardin June 10, 2010
thank you Memoriee. By the way, while I was looking through your excellent gallery I ran across "side view Mirror" One of the best renditions I've seen of this classic shot. Well done. #8684732

Bojan Bencic June 10, 2010
Congratulations on you winner, Dale. Fantastic photo. #8684842

Usman M. Bajwa June 10, 2010
I am glad the judges agreed, Dale. CONGRATZ on this terrific GOLD WINNER!
UB. #8684929

Mitch Spence June 10, 2010
Great work, Dale. Congratulations on the gold! #8685554

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 10, 2010
Big congratulations on your awesom Gold 2nd Place Win Dale, very well deserved too!!!
jo ann c. #8685845

Dale Hardin June 10, 2010
Bojan, Usman, Mitch, and Jo Ann, thank you all. You're so kind to offer such nice comments. #8686060

Raymond Pauly June 10, 2010
Congratulations on this eye-catching Winner, Dale! Fantastic composition! #8686358

Dale Hardin June 10, 2010
Raymond, thanks very much. I appreciate it. #8686476

Tommy E. Burgess June 13, 2010
Congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved winner Dale!! #8693053

Dale Hardin June 13, 2010
Thank you Tommy. Much appreciated. #8693061

Dominick M. Dimacale June 17, 2010
Congratulations Dale on your Win!!!

Dominick #8702136

Dale Hardin June 18, 2010
A warm thanks Dominick. I appreciate your comments always. Thanks. #8703350

Nadia Paul June 27, 2010
Picture perfect Dale - congrats on your wonderful winner! #8720365

Dale Hardin June 27, 2010
Thank you Nadia. And thanks for sharing your gallery. I enjoyed it tremendously. Clear down to the last drop! :o) #8720407

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