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Where there's light, there's hope.

© Lester A. Garcia

Where there's light, there's hope.

Uploaded: November 01, 2009

Description

For the Monthly Theme
For this image, a radial blur applied, children shadows created in layers and brightness/contrast adjusted all in CS3. Enjoy!

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 38.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Liz blahh November 01, 2009

Great image! #1199183

Ritajane Smith level-classic November 01, 2009

Cool capture, Lester! #8092719

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 01, 2009

Wonderful thinking behind the capture, Lester. Perfect for the MT!!

UB. #8092733

Tess L. Yee November 01, 2009

Super MT entry, Lester. Wonderful image! #8092782

Melissa Olsen November 01, 2009

Fabulous image, a winner with me. #8093949

JudyAnn Rector level-classic November 01, 2009

What a beautiful story teller, Lester... the effects are simply stunning! #8094172

Ivan Chacon November 02, 2009

Great image.Love the effects! :) #8096224

Lester A. Garcia November 02, 2009

Liz, Rita Jane, Usman, Tess, Melissa, JudyAnn & Ivan,

What inspiring comments. Took me a while to think of a nice monthly theme image. Glad you liked it. Best regards!

Lester #8097989

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 06, 2009

Gorgeous work, Lester!
Looks like a winner to me!
~♥~Lisa #8108266

Lester A. Garcia November 06, 2009

Thanks, Liza. I hope it does. Regards!

Lester #8109752

Joan E. Gerring November 10, 2009

Excellent shot...I simply love it!!! #8120904

Lester A. Garcia November 10, 2009

Thanks Joan,

Your child and people photography are just awesome.
Best regards.

Lester #8120923

Glenn E. Traver November 20, 2009

Way to Go ! Very Cool Image LESTER ~ GT #8149118

Rolando Rosito December 15, 2009

Very cool finalist Lester, congratulations!!! #8219712

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 15, 2009

Glad to see it again, Lester. Congratulations on the Finalist Award!!!
EXPECT TO SEE IT AGAIN...!!

UB. #8221265

M.Christine Duncan December 16, 2009

This would look stunning awash in golden tones too!!! CONGRATS on this remarkable image Lester! Fantastic! #8224954

Debra R. Harder December 17, 2009

This is truly BRILLIANT, Lester!! GOLD ALL THE WAY!! Congratulations on your superb finalist. A favorite for me!! Deb #8226684

Lester A. Garcia December 17, 2009

Glenn, Rolando, Usman, M. Christine, & Debra,

Thanks for your comments. I really hope it goes all the way! Merry Christmas!

Lester #8227005

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 17, 2009

So creative and beautiful Lester! Congratulations on your finalist!! #8227424

Lester A. Garcia December 17, 2009

Thanks Donna and Merry Christmas to you! #8227625

Debra R. Harder December 17, 2009

Well...can I call it or what? WHOOO-HOOOO!! WTG, Lester!! Congratulations on your SUPERB GOLD WINNER!! Merry Christmas to you too!! Deb #8228621

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 17, 2009

JUST AS EXPECTED. CONGRATZ. Lester on your outstanding Second Place GOLD Win. Seasons Greetings too!

UB. #8228654

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict December 18, 2009

Congratulations Lester on your Win!!!!


Dominick #8228934

Michelle Alton December 18, 2009

Wow...this one REALLY moves me. Congratulations on this fabulous winner, Lester! #8229050

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 18, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing WINNER, LESTER! #8230916

December 18, 2009

Congratulations on your 2nd Place Gold Award Lester. A very well deserving win for this Photo. I’m so very happy for you. Great job.

Merry Christmas to You
Brian
#8231332

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 18, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place WINNER! 8o)

Photobucket #8231563

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic December 19, 2009

Simply spectacular, Lester. Huge congrats on this outstanding winner. #8233053

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