Age Old Beauty
Uploaded: February 25, 2008
I thought of this one in considering composition with simplicity in the backgound.
Lighting was late day side light with lots of shadows for drama.
Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 190.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Denny E. Barnes February 25, 2008
Excellent Richard. I missed this one the first time around. Exceptional, just like the others!!! Keep up the good work.Susan Heath February 25, 2008
Incredible comp and lighting. Very, very lovely, Richard. #5551831Jeana Clark March 22, 2008
~J~ #5678402
Denny E. Barnes March 22, 2008
Beautiful and deserving, Richard!! Congratulations!!!Lynne Morris April 27, 2008
Wow RIchard, this is an awesome image, so dramatic! Huge congratulations on your finalist and POTD award. #5846554Homeira Yaseri April 27, 2008
One of the best shots I'ver ever seen. #5846703Kanwaljit Singh April 27, 2008
Dear Richard,Joy Rector April 27, 2008
congrats on the POTD #5847017Josselyne Klecanda April 27, 2008
Great shot. Well done. #5847094Linda D. Krehbiel April 27, 2008
After shooting back to back weddings this weekend and a family shoot in a couple of hours, I sat here exhausted... opened up your picture... and could completely feel the smile coming across my face! Thanks for the peaceful, beautiful image. #5847305Christie R. Bielss April 27, 2008
Very peaceful. Lovely shot. Congrats on POTD! #5847363Nikki McDonald April 27, 2008
Wonderful lighting and depth of color. Love the composition. Congratulations on the POTD on this finalist. #5847435Kathy L. Clark April 27, 2008
Very lovely light and composition Richard. Congratulations on your POTD. #5847465Lindley Johnson April 27, 2008
Perfect light, beautiful rich colors, and excellent composition - well-done, Richard! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD. #5847569Kelly Heaton April 27, 2008
Just Beautiful! Looks like a nice strong tree...This reminds me of a Bible verse I just read...They are strong, like a tree planted by a river. Psalms 1:3Siete Meeter April 27, 2008
Incredible comp and lighting. Very, very lovely, Richard. #5847690RC Fritz April 27, 2008
Fabulous shot. Excellent details and lighting!! Great!! Congratulations, Richard!! #5847704Evy Johansen April 27, 2008
This is beautiful, Richard! Wonderful light and colors! Great composition! Congratulations on your POTD!! #5847897Daniella Puente April 27, 2008
Amazing light and composition, congrats on this POTD! #5848037Kathleen R. Struckle April 27, 2008
Absolutely stunning. Congrats on your wins!! :) #5848039Philippe Vieux-Jeanton April 27, 2008
Terrific lighting.. Great capture!! Congrats on your finalist and POPD!!! #5848054Jeana Clark April 27, 2008
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Richard Hardt April 27, 2008
Thanks everyone!Lori Carlson April 27, 2008
This is one incredible shot Richard!Robert A. Farmer April 27, 2008
Richard,Your entry was an excellent example of "right place right time". Thanks for showing it off!
The recognition was well deserved.
~ Rob ~
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 27, 2008
The lighting and moody sky makes this image OUTSTANDING Richard. An excellent potd and finalist. Huge congrats!! #5849254Yves Rubin April 27, 2008
This is simply gorgeous Richard, everything about it, the light, subject, and composition are very special. Congratulations!!! #5850082Cheryl Meisel April 27, 2008
Just beautiful! From the angle to the composition, nothing like a beautiful tree to top it off. Love it!Allan L. Dy April 29, 2008
Excellent shot! Congratulations. #5859975anonymous February 08, 2009
Just beautiful. I'm thumbing through your gallery. You have some amazing landscape images. Well done! #7142833Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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