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Solitude

© Ken Smith

Solitude

Uploaded: September 20, 2010

Description

From Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire. I was there 10 days ago and was the only person around while making the hike to this locale.

F16, 2 sec, ISO 250, 17mm wide angle lens


Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 2/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic September 20, 2010

One more.. #1309894

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 20, 2010

Must have been weird, being the only one around. Great shots! #8919090

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 20, 2010

What a cool place. Great composition and lighting. Both images are beautiful, Ken. I think a few of us know you don't have to go off a trail to far before you lose the people. Which is fine with me. LOL. #8919092

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 20, 2010

Beautiful smooth curving rocks Ken, great perspective. #8919093

Joy Rector September 20, 2010

fantastic #8919131

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 20, 2010

I have not been to Franconia in many years - Wonderful captures Ken!! Jeff #8919145

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 20, 2010

Gorgeous shot Ken...You can almost feel the solitude of this place. #8919190

Kathy Cline September 20, 2010

GEORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL, INCREDIBLE KEN!!
Your northern states have such BEAUTY to photograph.
The only problem is that your winters are way too cold for me! Have a blessed day! #8919300

Cathy Barrows September 20, 2010

very interesting and confusing comp...love it #8919397

Gina Cormier September 20, 2010

Beautiful images!!!! #8920335

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 20, 2010

**SIGH** #8920363

Tamara K. Walker level-classic September 20, 2010

You have a way of clearing the crowds. lol. Very beautiful, The low water levels really show off the rocks. #8920373

Mike R. Howe September 20, 2010

Beautiful images,Ken...Nice work!!! I plan on visiting the White Mts. early Oct. and "The Basin" will be one of my stops for sure. Well done!!! #8920670

Debra R. Harder September 21, 2010

This is such a beautiful area, Ken!! Love your POV on both images...and the rock formations are awesome!! It's nice having the entire place to yourself. GORGEOUS...as always!!! jsb #8921798

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 21, 2010

Breathtaking! #8922672

John Connolly September 27, 2010

This looks like a beautiful place to spend a few hours Ken! Two delightful waterfal scenes! #8933178

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 28, 2010

Totally gorgeous Ken, love all of them!

jo ann c. #8935109

October 20, 2010

One of my favorites from you Ken.. Great job with this nice smooth looking water image.

Brian #8986600

Renee Doyle November 15, 2010

I still love them both!!! Big congrats to you Ken on this gorgeous finalist!! #9036039

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 15, 2010

on your finalist! 8o) #9036455

Melissa G. Meiselman November 15, 2010

Congratulations on this exquisite finalist!! #9036749

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9037061

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 15, 2010

I think I'll copy and paste "Congratulations, Ken" now... :) Beautiful, silky capture! #9038821

Kathy Cline November 15, 2010


glitter-graphics.com #9039014

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2010

Truly remarkable Ken, another huge congratulations! #9040107

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 16, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist Ken! #9041224

Carol Eade level-classic November 16, 2010

A beautiful finalist, Ken, congrats! #9041252

Shawn Jennings November 16, 2010

WTG Ken! Congratulations on your finalist! #9041628

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 16, 2010

LOve the curves in this....Congratulations on your finalist! #9041742

Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010

You couldn't have composed this more perfectly, Ken!! Huge congratulations on another OUTSTANDING finalist!!! jsb #9041752

Sharon Day November 16, 2010

Beautiful finalist, Ken!! Congratulations! #9042040

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 16, 2010

Congratulations on this great finalist Ken!

jo ann c. #9042216

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 16, 2010

Fantastic beauty Ken... Congratulations!!! #9043846

Cathy Barrows November 17, 2010

Congrats on your finalist...very pretty #9045005

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 17, 2011

Great work and POV! #9408786

Tammy Espino April 28, 2013

Congrats, Ken on a super finalist!!:) #10670872

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 29, 2013

a beauty... huge congrats Ken! #10672500

April 29, 2013

Beautiful image #10673023

Emile Abbott level-classic April 29, 2013

Congratulation Linda on both being finalists. #10673868

Emile Abbott level-classic April 29, 2013

Both well deserving finalist ken. #10673875

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 29, 2013

Oh my, this is lovely... congratulations on your win! #10674675

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic April 29, 2013

Congrats on your beautiful WINNER, Ken!!! #10674677

Tammy Espino April 29, 2013

Congratulations on your win :) #10674769

Tammy Espino April 29, 2013

Congratulations on your win :) #10674770

Tad Bowman April 29, 2013

Congratulations Ken. Love the greens and the pools of water. #10674823

Susan Jane Allen level-classic April 29, 2013

Congrats Ken!!!!!! #10675034

Darryl Wilkinson April 29, 2013

Gorgeous pair of shots, Ken. Congratulations on your awards! #10675150

Alex T. Mizuno April 29, 2013

Congratulation on your win Ken! Amazing capture! #10675202

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 30, 2013

It's gorgeous Ken, congratulations! #10675236

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 30, 2013

HUGE CONGRATZ on the terrific Gold Win, Ken!!!

UB. #10675446

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 30, 2013

What a beauty....congratulations on your win! #10675607

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 30, 2013

Congrats on your beautiful win, Ken! #10675689

Emile Abbott level-classic April 30, 2013

Congratulation on your gold winner, Ken. #10675846

Linda A. Braddock April 30, 2013

Ken, Congratulations on this beautiful winner! #10675854

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic April 30, 2013

Beautiful!! Congrats!! #10675909

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 30, 2013

Congrats on this super 2nd Place Win Ken...sooo beautiful!

jo ann c. #10676050

Debra R. Harder April 30, 2013

WTG, Mr. Landscape! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!! #10676150

Daniella Puente April 30, 2013

Congrats, wonderful photo! #10676270

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic April 30, 2013

Deb's right, Ken. You are Mr. Landscape. This is just gorgeous.... I don't know where to look first. So much interest in this capture. Love it, and huge congrats on this fabulous Gold. #10676638

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 30, 2013

Congratulations Ken, a wonderful winner! #10676742

Irene Colling level-classic April 30, 2013

Fluid lines, outstanding color, wonderful scene, expert photography.

Congratulations on your winning image Ken. #10676797

Ann Lyssenko level-classic April 30, 2013

Love moving water. Congratulations on being a winner with this graphically eye catching image. Ann #10676901

Monika Sapek April 30, 2013

Congratulations, Ken! #10677103

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 30, 2013

Unique composition and lovely use of slow shutter Ken! Huge congratulations on your gold! #10677113

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 30, 2013

CONGRATS, Ken!
#10677200

Katarina Mansson May 03, 2013

Lovely composition, mood, silky water, light and colors. Congratulations on your beautiful 2nd place winner Ken! #10680466

Boyd L. Alexander May 04, 2013

Stunning Ken -- Huge congratulations on your gold! #10681384

Renee Doyle May 04, 2013

You know I was real happy to see this beauty again!!! Congrats Mr Smith :) #10681849

Danny B. Head May 04, 2013

Love the DOF, Ken! Congrats on your win! #10681953

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 07, 2013

Thanks for making the hike for us; what a beautiful, unusual bit of stream. Congratulations! #10684917

Phyllis H. Burchett May 07, 2013

Congrats on this wonderful winner Ken! #10685190

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe May 19, 2013

Belated congrats on this gorgeous image! #10699368

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