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Midnight Sun!


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Midnight Sun!
Midnight Sun!
Night time, sunny, outdoors. Shot on a remote beach near Happy Valley, Alaska. Canon EF 70-300 IS USM, Av mode, AF AI Servo, ISO 800, 1/4000sec, f/l 95mm, handheld, processed from RAW. Manipulated in PSE 8.

James N. Carpenter

 
 
 

Bill Houghton
 

James, this is an outstanding shot. Thank you for commenting on my 'Two Of A Kind, photo. Have a great Christmas, Bill

If you have time, check out my website:

Bill Houghton Photography


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December 24, 2009

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  WOW!!! AWESOME capture, James. I see gold ahead!!! Straight into favs.


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December 24, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  absolutely superb, and a winner in my book!
Merry Christmas!!!


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December 24, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  I see this as a big winner too. With so many awesome Eagle shots to look at on BP, this one is unique. Detail is remarkable...and the sun glare makes it even more beautiful.


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December 24, 2009

 

Linda A. Braddock
  James, This is Gorgeous! Fantastic Capture! Thankyou for commenting on my Eagle photo.


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December 24, 2009

 

Howard B. Cheek
  Excellent detail, exposure, POV, & DOF. Is this actual lens flare or added effect?
At 95mm, you were very close.
All I can do here is shoot the eagle from afar. I only know of one nest in my area, and the landowner will not allow closer access..Hit & miss getting close enough to one fishing at a water source too..Anyway,
Merry Christmas!


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December 24, 2009

 

Deborah J. Bibbins
  Absolutely Beautiful, James.


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December 24, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you all soooo! much for your wonderful comments. Howard, the lens flare was added in PSE 8 and the 95mm was the distance. The beach I visit is private and you can literally get within arms length of dozens of these beautiful, majestic birds. Thank you all again for taking the time to look and comment. James


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December 24, 2009

 

Jim Huffield
  Outstanding work, James. Jim


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December 24, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you most kindly Jim. I really appreciate it. James


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December 24, 2009

 

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  Beautiful flight capture,of my fav bird of prey,Jame,Merry Christmass to you and your family!!


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December 24, 2009

 

Hal Bambrick
  Very Nice Capture!!!!.


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December 24, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Walter and Hal. I appreciate you taking the time to look. A very Merry Christmas to the both of you. James


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December 24, 2009

 

John Connolly
  What a stunning capture and presentation of this magnificient bird, James! I see a winner here!


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December 25, 2009

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  This is a breath taking image. Very Beautiful James! An amazing capture.


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December 25, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thanks John and Amanda for your kind words. I can't lie John, I hope your right, lol. I appreciate you both taking the time to look and comment. James


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December 26, 2009

 

Jyri Vissak
  Great composition and clarity!


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December 26, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Superb capture of in-flight eagle.


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December 26, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Juri and Carol. Your kind words mean alot. James


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December 26, 2009

 

Kathy Reeves
  Awesome!


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December 27, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Kathy, your comments mean the world. James


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December 27, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  There is something really special about this image and I agree with everybody else about this being a winner. It is certainly not your typical eagle shot. Outstanding James.


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December 27, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  a beautiful image!


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December 27, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you so much Ann and Tiia. I really appreciate your very kind words. Happy New year to both of you. James


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December 27, 2009

 

Heidi Knight
  WOW fantastic capture, James. Great work aswell! Happy Holidays. Heidi


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December 27, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Heidi. You have a wonderful gallery, I look forward to seeing more of your work. Have a happy and prosperous new year. James


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December 27, 2009

 

Cynthia M. Yarde-Kiernan
  Amazing capture!!! Beautiful details and composition!


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December 28, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you so much Cynthia, you are to kind. James


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December 28, 2009

 

Freddy Bland
  Absolutely outstanding capture, James! A beautiful and stunning image!


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December 28, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you so much Freddy, I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for looking. James


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December 28, 2009

 
- Sheri Camarda

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  OMG! This is amazing! Fantastic. Nice to see what you can get. I have the same camera, just got it, and that lens. But not in Alaska "( nor close to Eagles. But you captured it and it is great!! Congratulations. Awesome, and hand held. Impressive!!!


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December 28, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Sheri, you are so sweet. I love your excitement and enthusiasm. The XTI and 70-300 IS are a great combination, be careful though this passion can drive you to spend thousands of dollars. lol. Thanks again for your very kind words. James


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December 28, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  A truly beautiful capture James!


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December 28, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Anita, I always appreciate hearing from you. James


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December 28, 2009

 

Derek D. Dafoe
  Fantastic flight shot James!! Real beauty!!


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December 29, 2009

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Something special here! Wonderful capture James!


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December 29, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Derek and Marcel, I truly appreciate you taking the time to look and leaving such wonderful comments. James


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December 29, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow awesome image and that camera flare... love it.


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December 30, 2009

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Dianna, so glad you like. James


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December 30, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Gorgeous capture, James! Awesome detail!! Wow!!


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January 02, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Ellen, it always makes my day to hear from you. James


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January 03, 2010

 

Derek D. Dafoe
  Congrats on a super Finalist James!! Good luck in the next round!!


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January 18, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Congratulations, James, on this wonderful FINALIST!! So well-deserved!!


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January 18, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Super Finalist! Congratulations!


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January 18, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST!!!

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January 18, 2010

 

Linda A. Braddock
  James, Congratulations on this Gorgeous Eagle Photo!!


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January 18, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats, James on a WOW finalist!!! Best luck!!!


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January 18, 2010

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Awesome image, James!

Congratulations on your finalist!
Debby


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January 18, 2010

 

Deborah J. Bibbins
  Congratulations on your finalist!


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January 18, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ. on this beautiful Finalist, James!!

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January 18, 2010

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Amazing capture James, congratulations on your finalist!!


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January 19, 2010

 
- Sheri Camarda

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  CONGRATULATIONS! Jim on being a finalist! A photograph well captured and well done! Good luck!


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you all for your wonderful comments and taking the time to to look. Really means alot. I love all my BP friends. Thanks again. James


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January 19, 2010

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  AWESOME! Best of luck on this beauty!


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Gail, you are very kind. James


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January 19, 2010

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  I will say it again: Something special here.....Congratulations James on your Finalist.


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January 19, 2010

 

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  Great shot- I don't know if I would have added the light afterward in PS - it's strong as it is!


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Judges. I just got PSE 8 and thought I would play with the lens flare effect. I will keep in mind to not go overboard with effects. James


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Marcel, I really appreciate your comments. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. James


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January 19, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  James, CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, WTG!


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Patrick, very exciting indeed. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. James


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January 19, 2010

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, James!


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Eivor for your wonderful kind words. James


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January 19, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Congratulations on this awesome finalist.


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January 19, 2010

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thanks bunches Rony and Susan. Very kind of you to take the time to comment. Thanks again. James


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January 19, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats James on your Outstanding Finalist! Jeff


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Jeff, I appreciate your comments. James


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January 19, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Huge congratulations on your fantastic Finalist!


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Barbara. James


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January 19, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this finalist, James!


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January 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you most kindly Sam, I appreciate your comments. James


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January 19, 2010

 

John Connolly
  Congratulations on your finalist win, James! I was impressed with this one from the first time I saw it!


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January 20, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you John, I'm thankful you took the time to look and comment. James


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January 21, 2010

 

Violeta Harrington
  This is a magnificent shot, James. Congratulations.


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January 22, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Violeta, I really appreciate your comments. James


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January 23, 2010

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  AWSOME timing and capture James, really beautiful!
HUGE congrats on your finalist!


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January 26, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thanks bunches Peaches. I really appreciate your kind words. James


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January 27, 2010

 

Mick Burkey
  Great capture, James, and very cool post work. Congrats on your finalist for this. It's a winner in my book.


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March 19, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Mick, I really appreciate you taking the time to look and comment. James


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March 26, 2010

 

Heidi Knight
  Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!


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March 26, 2010

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you most kindly Heidi. James


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March 26, 2010

 
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