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*Spring** Arrives*


 

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*Spring**Arrives*
*Spring**Arrives*

Spring in Texas is always a Big Deal - After the Winter months the sight of Blue Bonnets becomes a natural aphrodisiac to cure cabin feaver for the locals - This is a 3 exposure HDR image processed with Photomatix 5

* Personally I liked the lens flare - To me it is similar to how our eyes adjust to see things just as the sun breaks the horizon - I felt that in the case in contributed to the overall appearance of the image while others may "see" it differently. Thanks for looking!

Canon EF28-135 IS at 28mm. ISO 100, f20 (MT)

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+Texas**Spring+

This was captured a few minutes earlier along the side of a road adjacent to beautiful ranch-land! This is a 3 image HDR processed with Photomatix.

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- This was taken South of Dallas -


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August 02, 2014

 

Debbie Bray
  An absolutely delightful image, Jeff!! I always wondered whether lens flare was accepted in comp or not - I generally clone it out, so hopefully, if this is accepted, I will know in future not to bother with the cloning. :)


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Anita Hogue
  It's absolutely gorgeous, Jeff!


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  I love the expansive shots you achieve in Texas, Jeff.
Inspiring.


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- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Outfreakin'standing! An instant favorite.


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August 02, 2014

 

Mary K. Robison
  Gorgeous capture, lens flare and all, Jeff! The second shot is lovely, too.


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- Gail Sullivan

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  Gorgeous, Jeff!


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Rod Partington
  Wow! Great job and image Jeff!


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August 02, 2014

 
- Carol Quina

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  Gorgeous sunrise capture. So lovely. I like the flare too.


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August 02, 2014

 

Tiia Vissak
  a lovely view!


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Monnie Ryan
  Wow - absolutely gorgeous!


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- Nancy L. Green

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  ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Jeff, VERY well done!! <><


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August 02, 2014

 

Jyri Vissak
  Great timing! Well done.


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August 02, 2014

 

John Connolly
  Two wonderful theme images Jeff! Personally I like lens flare, although I don't think out BP judges appreciate it all that much!


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August 02, 2014

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Fannnnn...tastic Jeff! Love that lens flare...

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August 02, 2014

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Fantastic work, Jeff, love it!


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August 02, 2014

 

Stephen Zacker
  Wow, this is awesome!


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August 02, 2014

 

Bill Whala
  Extraordinary use of HDR, Jeff!! The image looks the same as the human eye would see this scene without being exaggerated.

My personal take on lens flares is that if, as an element of the image, it contributes favorably to the image it is acceptable, if it creates a distraction, obviously it is not.

In the case of this image, IMHO, it contributes positively.

Very nicely done!!


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August 02, 2014

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Gorgeous stuff, Jeff. I like that flare.


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Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful scene. Love the colors


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  This is stunning and a favorite, Jeff!


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- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Fantastic work Jeff!,
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  Thanks Everyone - I appreciate the feedback!


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August 03, 2014

 

Ermanno Radice
  Gorgeous, light, scene and work!


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August 03, 2014

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  Stunning image, Jeff!! I'm with you, I think the flares enhance the image!


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August 03, 2014

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Beautiful capture, Jeff! The colors, esp. the blue lupine, really pop!


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- Lindley Johnson

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  A gorgeous image, Jeff! I always debate about the lens flare, too, but I like it in this image.


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- Leslie McLain

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  Stunning capture, Jeff. Hope to make it to Texas next year for the bluebonnets.


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- Bojan Bencic

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  Love this one, Jeff. The flare fits perfectly.


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- Jill Odice

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  Love both versions, The HDR one is so surreal looking with that amazing light!


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- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  It's a gorgeous looking landscape capture, truly inspirational Jeff.


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August 03, 2014

 
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  Thank You!


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  I think it depends on whether it contributes or distracts from the composition. Works nicely here, Jeff.
Nice timing with the sun burst.


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August 04, 2014

 
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  Thank You Doc!


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Barbara Waldoch
  Beautiful, Jeff!


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August 06, 2014

 

Julianne Bradford
  Nice work Jeff!


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  Thank You!


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August 08, 2014

 

Debra K. Johnson
  Really beautiful Jeff!


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August 10, 2014

 
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  Thanks Debra!


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  Beautiful Finalist. Congrats!


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- Joanna Kovalcsik

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  Congratulations on your Finalist!


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John Koepfer @PresentPleasures
  A real beauty Jeff, congratulations on it being a Finalist and good luck in the gold round!!


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  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Jeff.


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  Thank You!


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