Cast Thy Gaze Upon My Soul!
Uploaded: May 15, 2011
Light rays shining through the forest on an Autumn day during a prescribed burn at Union Creek, Oregon.
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 7.40 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G9
Kevin Reaves May 15, 2011
Another great image! Very nice use of the road to lead the eye into the frame! Great capture! #1377284Diane M. Schuster May 15, 2011
Thanks so much for your comment and visit, Kevin! Dee #9406209Usman M. Bajwa June 22, 2011
Fantastic capture and light, Diane. CONGRATZ and a deserving First Place Gold IMHO! Good luck!UB. #9476897
Diane M. Schuster June 22, 2011
Hi Usman, thanks so much for the great comment and congrats, I am thrilled about this, it is the first time for me to be a finalist! Dee #9477051Jessica Jenney June 23, 2011
Congratulations, Diane on your stunning win! #9479421Paul D. June 23, 2011
Gorgeous capture Diane, congrats! I bet this would look amazing in a huge 48"x60" canvas wrap... #9479730Diane M. Schuster June 23, 2011
Hi Jessica, thanks so much for the congrats, I'm thrilled that this image placed in second. WooHoooo! Dee #9479901Diane M. Schuster June 23, 2011
Hi Paul, the largest wrap that this image can be placed on is 48x36. But I do like it in that size. Thanks for the great comment! Dee #9479917Diane M. Schuster June 23, 2011
Hi Sabrina, thanks so much for the congrats, I'm on cloud 9 or maybe even 10! Dee #9479928Nancyj E. Hovey June 23, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SDiane M. Schuster June 23, 2011
Hi Nancy, thanks very much! Dee #9481249Kevin Reaves June 24, 2011
Congratulations on your winning photograph! Well deserved! #9481536Teresa Warczak June 24, 2011
A big congratulations on your wonderful and beautiful Winning image. #9482360Michael Robichaud June 24, 2011
Congratulations on your winner, beautiful scene. #9482762Diane M. Schuster June 24, 2011
Thanks Kevin, Teresa and Michael for the congrats, I appreciate it very much! Dee #9482767Usman M. Bajwa June 26, 2011
WTG Dee. HUGE CONGRATZ on this terrific Gold Winner!!!UB. #9486423
Janet Fikar June 26, 2011
Brilliant shot! Congratulations on your well deserved win! #9486612Diane M. Schuster June 26, 2011
Thanks Usman and Janet for the congrats and comments, I appreciate it very much! Dee #9487456Mary Beth Aiello June 27, 2011
This makes me want to run to Oregon, Dee. Huge congrats on your outstanding Gold. #9490043Diane M. Schuster June 27, 2011
Hi Mary Beth, Thanks for the comment and congrats. Oregon is such a beautiful place and there are so many photo opportunities here! Dee #9490391Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 28, 2011
The most incredible lighting and scenery Diane! Congratulations on your well deserved win! #9492958Merna L. Nobile June 30, 2011
Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna#9497349
Diane M. Schuster July 01, 2011
Thanks very much Donna and Merna! Dee #9500161Sky Pate July 21, 2011
This is INCREDIBLE!! I wouldn't have guessed that smoke was in the air!! The lighting is just BEAUTIFUL--PERFECT CAPTURE!! #9545068Diane M. Schuster July 21, 2011
Hello Sky, thanks so much for the fantastic comment, I appreciate it very much! Dee #9545427Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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