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The Oil Patch

© Connie J. Bagot

The Oil Patch

Uploaded: April 13, 2012

Description

f/16, 1/100th sec, iso 100, 24-105mm lens @80mm. I see beauty in these old iron horses that are scattered across the plains of Kansas.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Gail Sullivan level-classic April 13, 2012

Looks like a piece of sculpture. I love the soft colors and striking sky! #1456291

JoAnn L. McCleeary level-classic April 13, 2012

Just lovely, Connie. We have a few of these guys by us, but we usually have to drive a little to find them. In my part of Kansas (SEK) we have pit mines. Great work. #10088751

Connie J. Bagot April 13, 2012

Thanks Gail and JoAnn! #10088763

Dayna Cain level-classic April 13, 2012

Instant fave. Your gallery is full of amazing work. #10089191

Connie J. Bagot April 13, 2012

Thank you Dayna---you are so nice! To me, it feels like I struggle and struggle and still my photos come up short for what I want from them. #10089373

Antonio Amen April 14, 2012

Wow, that´s what I need in my back door....:-)At the moment gaz cost in my country nearlly 2 dollars????!!!! Can you imagine?
Nice photo. #10090040

Connie J. Bagot April 14, 2012

Thanks Antonio. #10090518

Thomas E. Hinds April 16, 2012

Very beautiful light, soft color, and nicely composed, Connie! #10094333

Connie J. Bagot April 17, 2012

Thanks Thomas. #10095378

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 25, 2012

huge congrats again Connie!!! #10151395

Connie J. Bagot May 26, 2012

Thanks Stefania. #10153678

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 29, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful winner! #10159014

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 29, 2012

Terrific capture---I love the expansiveness of fields and sky. Congratulations! #10159034

Dayna Cain level-classic May 29, 2012

Connie, I am SO excited for you! I have loved this image from day one and now it has that beautiful, gold badge under it. HUGE congrats!!!! #10159049

Sharon Day May 29, 2012

Don't let an environmentalist hear you say that...but I have always found them fascinating as well. Great capture, processing and congrats on a well deserved win! #10159276

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 29, 2012

Big congratulations on this outstanding 2nd Place Gold Winner Connie!

And sooo well deserved too..I just love it!

jo ann c. #10159474

Ellen Hodges May 29, 2012

Congrats on a fantastic winner, Connie!!! #10159902

Connie J. Bagot May 30, 2012

Many thanks for all your generous comments! #10161074

Gail Sullivan level-classic May 30, 2012

So happy to see this win, Connie! #10161195

Connie J. Bagot May 30, 2012

Thanks Gail. #10162213

Dayna Cain level-classic June 05, 2012

I am back for another look and to say congrats again. I truly love this image Connie. #10169487

Connie J. Bagot June 08, 2012

Thank you so much Dayna---I am thrilled that you like this photo so much! #10172882

David M. Montero June 08, 2012

I apologize for my tardiness. Congratulations on your gold award for this marvelous capture Connie! #10173450

Connie J. Bagot June 10, 2012

Thanks Dave. #10174859

Joy Rector July 03, 2012

beautiful shot, congrats #10212151

Joy Rector July 03, 2012

beautiful shot, congrats #10212152

Daniel Ruf July 19, 2012

Congrats on this beauty. #10236140

John Connolly August 02, 2012

Belated congratulations on your winning image Carol! What an impressive scene! #10260334

LeAnn Wood January 23, 2013

Congratulations on this beautiful photo being featured on Better Photo today! #10529850

Connie J. Bagot January 23, 2013

Well, thanks LeAnn but I didn't know it was being featured in any way. #10529876

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