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Twilight at the Jefferson


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Twilight at the Jefferson
Twilight at the Jefferson

In a few weeks the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will take place in Washington DC. I was there last year about a week before when the blooms were just coming out. Here is a photo taken at twilight; the sun just setting and it is still a tad bit light out, giving the blossom a surreal look to them.

Cropped photo, Topaz filter, color adjustments with Selective Colors. High pass filter sharpening. Contrast adjustment.

Susan M. Hembree

 
 
 

Nadya Johnson
 

Wow. Magnificent! That evening glow is just ethereal! I had to put this in my faves. Gorgeous work! (The only time I went to the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC, the weather was just awful - the trees were absolutely bare - and we never saw the sun, much less a blossom! So disappointing! Maybe some other time.)


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March 07, 2009

 

Naufal MQ
  beautiful.


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March 07, 2009

 

Allen Hughes
  Beautiful lighting all around. Well done. I used to walk past this every day on my way to and from work.


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Rolando Rosito
  Wonderful image!!


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Rod Partington
  I agree! Wonderful image here,Susan!


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Michelle Alton
  Gorgeous!


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Gina Cormier
  Gorgeous night image. Wonderful reflection and overall tones!


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March 07, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Phenomenal clarity, exceptional shades of blue, reflections, comp & mood here, Susan!!! You are very talented & an inspiration ,my friend!!!
Want to thank you again for your encouragement when I first joined BP!!! Were it not for you I prob would have given up very quickly!!!


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March 07, 2009

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Wow! Thanks everyone for your enthusiasm for this photo!


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March 08, 2009

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Wow, stunningly beautiful capture!


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March 09, 2009

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  What beautiful light and color, Sue, and the capture is so sharp and clear. Very nicely composed, too, with the memorial off center like that and the interest of the branches on the right to balance the frame.


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March 12, 2009

 

Sharon
  So beautiful, Susan!! I would love to come up to D.C. for that!! Your pics from last year were so pretty :)


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March 13, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Magnificent capture and wonderful title!
~Lisa


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April 12, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Sue, without a doubt...this is stunning! Love everything about it!


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April 13, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  This is fantastic, Sue! Congratulations on your finalist!


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April 22, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  WONDERFUL finalist Sue!!!!


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April 22, 2009

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Japanese love images of cherry blossom at night too. This is such a beautiful twilight image Susan. Congratulations on your Finalist!!!


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April 22, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  CONGRATULATIONS, Susan!!!


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April 22, 2009

 

Pat Gamwell
  OUTSTANDING FINALIST, Susan ! Superb work!


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April 22, 2009

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Congratulations!!, Susan!!!


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April 23, 2009

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations!!! Outstanding!!!!!


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April 23, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Exciting! This is one beautiful image ...CONGRATULATIONS!


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April 23, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Gorgeous, Susan. Huge congrats. A fav for me.


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April 23, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Susan!!! WTG!!!


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April 23, 2009

 

Katarina Mansson
  Susan, congratulations on your finalist and good luck next!


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April 26, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
 
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Susan!


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April 26, 2009

 
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