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Location #1: Backyard Regatta


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Location #1: Backyard Regatta
Location #1: Backyard Regatta

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During lunch break on Day 1 of the ad shoot, I took my camera to the back yard, and found this "lazy day" sailing "regatta" gracing the Navesink River.
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This is the last of the Ad shoot series, for now. I wish I could show you the faces of all the cast and crew...the "baby wrangler," the wonderful photographer and her skilled assistants, the Motor Coach man, the little babies, the prop man who raked the grass, washed the windows, rearranged furniture, dangled toys on the end of a fishing pole to entertain the baby models, the amazing logistics man who made everything happen smoothly and on time, the intern who had to stand on the roof for hours with a light stand and reflector, in order to create 4:30 pm light in one of the rooms at 10 am---the list is endless. But I did not get model releases signed, so ...
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 
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Lovely image here, Michelle, looks so relaxing and inviting place be at!


Dominick


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August 05, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Oh...as you can see, Spot's head (and other parts) has gotten to be quite large from all the attention, so I'm sending him back to the horses for awhile. He may just show up again from time to time, but he needs to rest now.

It's been a blast to share this experience with you...

Michelle


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August 05, 2009

 

Douglas Pignet
  Beautiful capture here Michelle, great ad photo for sailing.


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August 05, 2009

 

Brett Dolsen
  A wonderfull calming scene to end the days work Michelle!!Its been a great series and a joy to share with us!!Brett


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August 05, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  And it has been a blast for US TOO! We had tons of fun commenting and you are so interesting and exciting to know!

Thanks so much!!! This is a really beautiful image by the way Michelle! Makes me with I were there wearing whites and creams and going sailing, instead of waring insect repellent and bear bells! HA!

-Laura :) !!!

-Laura :)


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August 05, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  Fancy all those sail boats turning up for you like that, just on cue. This is an idylic scene you have captured here Michelle, beautiful colours and fantastic composition and clarity.


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August 05, 2009

 

Avril Young
  Heavens you must have had so much fun on this shoot...stunning shot of the restful scene!


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August 05, 2009

 

Deb Koskovich
  And we've had a blast being there along with you and Spot! This is such a lovely image to bow out with! I can only imagine what it's like to live in that world!


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August 05, 2009

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Well, it was a great series!


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August 05, 2009

 

Beverley Scott
  A beautiful image, Michelle, and the location shots in this series have been wonderful! Bev


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August 05, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Awesome scene here Michelle,loved your series!


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August 05, 2009

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great sharp shot of this scene. And great job on the series.


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August 05, 2009

 

Paul E. Earl
  A great end to the series. A lovely scene!


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August 05, 2009

 

Joseph N. DiGilio
  This is a beautiful scene Michelle, fine composition and color. It looks like a great place for a picnic lunch too. I have enjoyed this series very much. Thanks for sharing your exciting experience.


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August 05, 2009

 
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  A beautiful image to end your series Michelle! You have really described this event so well and shown that it takes lots of people working together to make things happen! Great Job! Jeff


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August 05, 2009

 

Eric S. Rundle
  A wonderful end to your series Michelle thank you for sharing


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August 05, 2009

 

Ray Clarke
  Wonderful end to a great series Michelle.!!!(R)


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August 05, 2009

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ....narrated & photographed beautifully....thanks for sharing your most exciting experience Michelle...Aimee


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August 05, 2009

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  How beautiful, Michelle!!!


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August 05, 2009

 
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  I really enjoyed your series Michelle...lovely images and informative too! Sounds like you really enjoyed the experience!


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August 05, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Another outstanding capture, Michelle. This has been a great series, and your ongoing narrative and beautiful captures have made me feel I've been a part of it too. Thanks for the memories. Truly enjoyed it.


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August 05, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  Love this gorgious shot Michelle, do these folks have any idea what it is like to be a common old shoe. I think I could enjoy hanging out here for a while, then I would have to go on another adventure.


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August 05, 2009

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Beautiful capture, Michelle. What an amazing experience that must have been!


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August 05, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Wonderful capture, details, and colors Michelle! Well done!


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August 05, 2009

 

Hal Bambrick
  Super NICE Michelle!!!!!!. Congrats!!!.


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August 05, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  WONDERFUL :)


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August 05, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  a beautiful image!


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August 05, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Beautiful back yard Michelle!! So pretty and peaceful!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time and it must of been quite an experience!!!


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August 05, 2009

 

Susan Fox
  wonderful landscape!


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August 05, 2009

 

Sue Marshall
  Hi Michelle, I just spent some time looking at all the images I had missed from this shoot ~ they are awesome!!
Sorry I can't comment on them all but it looked like you had a blast!!
This one is gorgeous!! :-)


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August 05, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Ok...for those that haven't been here yet...SPOT is in this picture...a little larger than life...but he is there...and had to swim pretty far to get to where he is!

~~Michelle


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August 05, 2009

 

Allen Hughes
  Wow... what a location.... So Where's Waldo... errr, Spot. Is that him sitting on the dock?


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August 05, 2009

 
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  what a wonderful scene, Michelle! gorgeous!


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August 05, 2009

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  LMAO
Is Spot On The Dock?
This is awesome Mickey!


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August 05, 2009

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  Oh, how I would love to have this for a back yard view!! Gorgeous scene and beautifully captured Michelle!!


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August 05, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  I came back to find SPOT! HA! I see him there waiting for his "ship" to come in! HA!

Adding SPOT reminds me of Thomas Kinkade paintings. He hides things in them, too! His wife's first initial, his families birth dates, etc... FUN!


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August 05, 2009

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Beautiful capture, Michelle.....


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August 05, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  SUPERB!!!!
Amazing work here Michelle!
So well presented!
Love it!
WTG!


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August 06, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  I agree with Eugenio! This is truly SUPERB, Michelle! The details are absolutely incredible. LOVE IT!! Deb


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August 06, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Incredible in so many ways!!!!


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August 07, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  An ad shoot. For what? WTG. This is beautiful!


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August 13, 2009

 

Janet Daniel
  Incredibly beautiful capture, Michelle!


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August 15, 2009

 

Beverley Scott
  Congratulations on this great finalist, Michelle!!!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  WTG Melissa, huge congrats!!!!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Brett Dolsen
  Big Congratulations on all your finalists Michelle!!Great result and hope to see gold amongst them!!Brett


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September 20, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  WTG Michelle!!! Congratulations to you on this excellent finalist!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Christian Rosito
  Fabulous scene, congratulations again Michelle!


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September 20, 2009

 

Janet Daniel
  Congrats again, Michelle!


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September 20, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congratulations on another wonderful Finalist, Michelle!!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Congratulations Michelle!!
Awesome finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~


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September 20, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle! This is beautiful!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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September 20, 2009

 

Renata Gusciora
  Congratulations on this lovely finalist,Michelle!


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Nadya Johnson
  Stunning, Michelle! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!


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September 20, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Congratulations on this well deserved finalist Michelle!


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September 20, 2009

 
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  Congrats Michelle on your Outstanding Finalist! Jeff


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September 20, 2009

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Congrats Michelle. Good luck next round. Peter


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September 20, 2009

 

Mike F. Anderson
  WTG, Michelle - Congratulations on your finalist!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Michelle!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Lynne Morris
  WTG girl, Huge Congratulations on this awesome finalist Michelle.


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September 20, 2009

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Breath aWAY!!! Congratulations, Michelle!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  And another big YAYYYYYY!!! Huge congratulations Michelle!! I love this one!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Sue Marshall
  Wowie big congrats again, Michelle!!
This is gorgeous! :-)


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September 20, 2009

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Huge congratulation on your wonderful finalist, Michelle!


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September 21, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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September 21, 2009

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Another gorgeous Finalist my friend. Congratulations.


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September 21, 2009

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Congratulations Michelle on a fantstic scene.


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September 21, 2009

 
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  Beautiful photo, Michelle ... congratulations !!
(BTW, thanks for all your support.)

Lee


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September 22, 2009

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Another breathtaking scene! Looks like the perfect place to spend the weekend! Congrats Michelle!


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September 22, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on all your finalists, Michelle!


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September 22, 2009

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Beautiful finalists! congratulations Michelle.


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September 25, 2009

 
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