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Tuscany Rural Landscape

© Ian Downey

Tuscany Rural Landscape

Uploaded: September 29, 2010

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Shot with Nikon D200 and 70-200mm lens at 130mm, f/11, 1/20sec, ISO200 on a tripod.

Comments

Mary Timman September 29, 2010

Wonderful rural scene with great color and light. #1312682

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 29, 2010

Stunning, Ian. Lovely rich colors and what a variety of shapes and textures. I love the lone tree in the lower part and the sweep of gold near the top. #8936479

Ian Downey September 29, 2010

Thank you very much indeed Mary and Nikki for your kind comments - they are very much appreciated. I`m glad you liked it. It`s a beautiful place Tuscany and I would dearly love to go back there again someday in the future.
Ian #8936517

John Rivera level-deluxe September 29, 2010

Excellent perspective!
Great color and tones!
Very artistic capture.
Great work Ian! #8936718

Tarun Bose September 29, 2010

Beautiful composition with super colour tones, Ian. #8936752

Ian Downey September 29, 2010

Thank you John R and Tarun B for looking and commenting. Appreciated. #8936866

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic October 05, 2010

Simply perfect #8948370

Ian Downey October 05, 2010

Thanks Kimber for your kind comment - appreciated. Ian. #8948510

Mary K. Robison October 10, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful POTD, Ian! Well earned!
#8957411

Ermanno Radice October 10, 2010

Wonderful capture and framing, congratulations!! #8957428

Katarina Mansson October 10, 2010

Wonderful colors, shapes, composition, details and view. Congratulations! #8957440

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 10, 2010

Very cool pov, colors and comp, Ian. CONGRATZ on the POTD!

UB. #8957458

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 10, 2010

Just lovely -- I'm so very pleased to see this again as a POTD, Ian. Congratulations #8957523

Ian Downey October 10, 2010

Hi there All,

To Mary K, Ermando, Katarina, Usman, and Nikki, I would like to say a big `thank you` to all of you for your kind comments and congrats - they are indeed very much appreciated.

Personally, I am pleased to have had one of my images selected as a POTD and for others to take the time out to look,leave their comments, and send their messages of congratulations just goes to shows the level of community friendship enjoyed here at BetterPhoto.com.

Thanks again,
Ian #8957562

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic October 10, 2010

Fabulous composition! Congratulations #8957590

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 10, 2010

That old European landscape, makes me drool. I love the ancient feeling that you get from everything in Europe.
Ian, Congratulations on this well deserved POTD!!! #8957598

Patti Coblentz October 10, 2010

Such a rich land that permeates the spirit...a magnificent image, Ian!! Congratulations on your very well deserved POTD!! #8957607

Joy Rector October 10, 2010

congrats on the POTD #8957619

Vicki Gilbreath level-classic October 10, 2010

Wonderful picture. Thanks for the little mini-vacation this picture provides. Congrats on POTD. #8957627

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 10, 2010

Congrats Ian on your Outstanding POTD!! Jeff #8957917

Tim Heimel October 10, 2010

Congratulations on the POTD - this one really grabbed my attention - great capture of a beautiful scene #8957949

Ian Downey October 10, 2010

Thank you to Kimber,Amanda,Patricia,Joy,Vicki,Jeff and Tim for your comments and congrats. Really appreciated.
Ian #8957955

Maria Coulson October 10, 2010

Ian, congratulations. Very colorful and well composed. Makes me want to travel. #8957972

Kathleen R. Struckle October 10, 2010

Stunning image. Beautiful composition,color and lighting.Congrats. on POTD!! #8958022

Rita Hill level-classic October 10, 2010

Congratulations Ian! How simply beautiful and stunning. A true master of composition. Loving it. #8958352

Ian Downey October 10, 2010

Thank you Maria, Kathleen,
and Rita I`m so glad you liked the image and really do appreciate your kind words and congrats. Tuscany is a beautiful place and I only wish I could spend more time there to really try and capture it`s beauty. Like everywhere else you need the right light and to be in the right place at the right time - not always easy but now and again it happens.
Ian #8958399

Stanley C. Sims October 10, 2010

A true beauty. Congratulations on the POTD. Well executed and well deserved. #8958543

Sheri Camarda level-deluxe October 10, 2010

Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!!! #8958889

Ian Downey October 11, 2010

Thank you Stanley and Sheri your comments are indeed appreciated.
Ian #8959068

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 11, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #8959289

Ian Downey October 11, 2010

Thank you very much indeed Nancyj. Your comments are indeed appreciated and more especially after paying a visit to your gallery. I love your flower images.
Ian #8960497

Dianna Murphy October 11, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! #8960786

Ian Downey October 11, 2010

Thank you Dianna - appreciated.
Ian #8960805

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 13, 2010

Congratulations on your excellent POTD! What an incredible image and view Ian! #8964538

Ian Downey October 13, 2010

Thank you very much Donna for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated.
Ian #8964556

Richard D. Love October 13, 2010

Congratulations, Ian. Wonderful lines, shapes, composition, and light. Well done.

Rick #8964588

Ian Downey October 13, 2010

Thank you Richard. Your message of congratulations and comments are very much appreciated.
Ian #8965358

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