A View From the Shore

© Paul R. Nelson

A View From the Shore

Uploaded: May 16, 2012

Description

The shore of Lake Superior East of Marquette, Michigan. Manual focus using hyperfocal distance chart. 24-105 f/4L, 24mm, f/22, 25 sec, ISO 100, 2/3 EV, White Balance - Cloudy

Comments

Dennis Behm November 23, 2012

Congratulations on your POTD! Awesome image! #1499855

Joy Rector November 23, 2012

gorgeous shot #10429937

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 23, 2012

Wowza! What a beauty Paul! Congratulations on this fantastic POTD!

jo ann c. #10429950

Joseph T. Pilonero November 23, 2012

Stunning shot, Paul Congratulations on POTD. TED #10429954

Nancy Marie Ricketts November 23, 2012

Beautifully done, Paul-congratulations on this awesome POTD! #10429959

Howard Eisenberg November 23, 2012

Hey! Congratulations on the POTD Paul. Great lighting! #10429966

Mary K. Robison November 23, 2012

Jaw-dropping beauty, Paul ~
Congratulations on your very well deserved POTD! #10429969

Andre Larose November 23, 2012

Beautiful POV on this wonderful POTD! Congratulations Paul! #10429974

Mike Bachman November 23, 2012

Great shot Paul. You have come a long way in a few short years.
Mike #10429996

Kathryn Wesserling November 23, 2012

I've never visited this spot in my home State, but have seen many pictures of it. Your's is one of the most beautiful of them. Congratulations for the POTD, Paul. #10430002

Daniella Puente November 23, 2012

WONDERFUL photo, the tones are a beauty and the place amazing! #10430011

Arthur Bohlmann November 23, 2012

WHOOO HOOOOO! Way To Go my friend! #10430017

Mary L. Olson level-classic November 23, 2012

Congratulations on the POTD. Excellent color, comp and technique. #10430042

Susan Williams November 23, 2012

Congratulations, Paul. Outstanding work and a well-deserved honor. #10430059

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 23, 2012

Wonderfully calming, beautifully framed, perfectly taken and processed - seriously, Paul, this is a lovely scenic. Congratulations on the POTD. #10430076

Maria Coulson November 23, 2012

Congratulations Paul, what a beautiful photo with perfect light and POV. #10430098

Paul R. Nelson November 23, 2012

Thank you, Dennis. Thank you, Joy. Thank you, Jo Ann. Thank you, Ted. Thank you, Marie. Thank you, Howard. Thank you, Mary. Thank you, Andre. Thank you, Mike. Thank you, Kathy. Thank you, Daniella. Thank you, Art. Thank you, Mary. Thank you, Susan. Thank you, Nikki. Thank you, Maria. I really appreciate all the kind comments and compliments. This was a great way to start my day. #10430127

Ellen Hodges November 23, 2012

Huge congrats on a super beautiful POTD, Paul!! #10430142

Katarina Mansson November 23, 2012

Comgratulations on your outstanding POTD Paul! #10430149

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 23, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Paul, this is one WONDERFUL POTD!!! <>< #10430157

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic November 23, 2012

wonderful framing and I love the slow shutter effect. Congrats! #10430181

Rona L. Schwarz November 23, 2012

WOW! Magnificent capture, Paul! Fabulous framing and POV, superb technique - it all paints a most peaceful, calming sea/landscape. Congratulations on this outstanding POTD! #10430183

Paul R. Nelson November 23, 2012

Thank you, Ellen. Thank you, Katarina. Thank you Nancy and Kimber. I really appreciate hearing from you. #10430184

Phyllis A. Houghton November 23, 2012

Fantastic POTD!! #10430232

Patricia A. Casey level-classic November 23, 2012

Congratulations on this lovely POTD Paul....Cheers!!!! #10430315

Paul R. Nelson November 23, 2012

Thank you, Rona. I appreciate you taking the time to share what you liked about this image.

Thank you Phyllis, thank you Patricia. #10430355

JudyAnn Rector level-classic November 23, 2012

Absolutely stunning, Paul...
Congratulations on POTD!! #10430475

Paul R. Nelson November 23, 2012

Thank you, JudyAnn. #10430790

Robert K. Bemus level-classic November 23, 2012

Amazing shot...congrats on a well deserved POTD!! #10430967

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 24, 2012

Beautiful long exposure, Paul. CONGRATZ on the POTD!!

UB. #10431376

Paul R. Nelson November 24, 2012

Thank you Robert. Thank you Usman. #10431466

Pamela K. Barrett November 27, 2012

Very nice image, Paul. The long exposure made the water's clarity so beautiful. #10435159

Paul R. Nelson November 27, 2012

Thank you, Pamela. #10436014

Deborah Lewinson level-addict November 28, 2012

Congrats, Paul, on your very beautiful POTD!

Debby #10436360

Paul R. Nelson November 28, 2012

Thank you, Debby. It is nice to hear from you. #10436845

Susan Williams December 27, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist, Paul. #10481766

Deborah Lewinson level-addict December 28, 2012

Congrats on another gorgeous finalist, Paul! #10482560

Nancy Marie Ricketts December 28, 2012

Congratulations, Paul, on a superb finalist! #10482701

December 28, 2012

Beautiful #10483103

Sherran Andersen level-classic December 28, 2012

Congrats. #10483729

Arthur Bohlmann December 28, 2012

WAY To GO!! Hope to see this in the next round #10483798

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 28, 2012

And here's the second. Just as beautiful - the framing is ingenious. Congratulations on both finalists and best of luck in the quest for the gold. #10485960

Merna L. Nobile December 29, 2012


January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile
#10487630

Paul R. Nelson December 29, 2012

I appreciate each of you taking the time to share your comments; thank you for the kind words and good wishes. #10488522

Gary R. Smith January 06, 2013

Paul,

How in the world did I miss this one. Excellent and congratulations on POTD!! #10502520

Paul R. Nelson January 06, 2013

Thank you, Gary. #10502858

Philip B. Ludwig level-classic January 13, 2013

I am coming in a little late on this, but congratulations on you POTD and Finalist. I really love this shot. It has a great feeling of depth to it, and the soft sheen on the water is absolutely beautiful. Your choice of this point of view was perfect for this shot. This is a winner in my book! #10513769

Paul R. Nelson January 16, 2013

Thank you, Phillip. It is never too late for words of encouragement, and I appreciate yours. #10518060

Richard D. Love January 19, 2013

Congratulations, Paul. Beautiful long exposure image. Well done!

Rick #10522965


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