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You Light Up My Life


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   You Light Up My Life
You Light Up My Life
On the norm I would not shoot a waterfall with a beautiful blue sky and sunshine, but after a 5 hour drive I had no choice and was pleased with the result. This was taken in Wv along Shays Run. The waterfall is called Elakala Falls#2. Shot with Velvia 50 at 40 and the settings of f/8 and 1

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Absolutely breathtaking. I'd say your drive was worth it!! Same reaction today as when I saw this yesterday, at least I think it's the same image. I love the way the light comes down the falls with the water. I'm guessing we're going to see this one again!! At least we'd better!!! Simply magnificent. And just in case you are left wondering I really LOVE this image!!


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August 31, 2004

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Sorry got so carried away I forgot to say that the title is abosolutely perfect as well!!


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August 31, 2004

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Outstanding image, Darren!!


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August 31, 2004

 

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  Beautiful! I love the lush green of the moss and you did a great job on the flow of the water. One of the best waterfall shots I've seen in some time.


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August 31, 2004

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Another beauty Darren.
Very nice.


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August 31, 2004

 

Joy Brown
  Absolutely gorgeous, Darren!


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August 31, 2004

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Absolutely stunning, Darren. The extra sunlight really makes the moss covered rocks pop.


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August 31, 2004

 
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  Gorgeous, Darren, and the light is perfect!


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August 31, 2004

 
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  Oh, wow, Darren!! Just a super shot!! Well worth the trip!


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August 31, 2004

 

Michael Khoury
  Hi Darren...I am speechless..but I will say this...if the word 'magical' can truly be defined, this image would bring me that much closer to that definition...


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August 31, 2004

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Wow, I love the light and your composition is perfect on this one Darren. What's not to love about this image. Beautiful!!!

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August 31, 2004

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Okay in a few short words Michael described exactly what I was trying to say about this image!!


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Sharon Day
  Absolutely gorgeous!! Very pleasing to view. I love everything about this one! Beautiful colors and lighting.


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August 31, 2004

 

Donna J. Taff
  Beautiful image, Darren!!!!!!!


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August 31, 2004

 

Robin L. Wehrman
  WOW WOW WOW! This is magnificent, Darren! Spectacular colors, detail and lighting. Everything is perfect. This is truley Breathtaking!!!!!


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August 31, 2004

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Michael chose the definitive word - magical. You just get better and better at this!


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August 31, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  WOW -- dripping with color Darren! Wonderful deep woodsy feel and smooth movement!!


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August 31, 2004

 

Cathy Gregor
  Beautiful... even though it's sunny :)
-cathy


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August 31, 2004

 

Heather L. Jacks
  Darren, this is a stunning image. Well done.


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August 31, 2004

 

Marie Fields
  AWESOME image, Darren!!!


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August 31, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  WOW is right, Darren!! This is absolutely amazing!!


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August 31, 2004

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Wow!! Wonderful colors and lighting, stunning image, Darren!


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August 31, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  I agree with Marcie! Just gorgeous Darren. I love the way the light spills over it and also love the rich colors. Just incredible - I love it! -K


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August 31, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Wow from me too, Darren. This is gorgeous.


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Gianna Stadelmyer
  Simply stunning, Darren! I need to log on to your gallery more often. This is true beauty. You mentioned a sunny blue sky....was this a well-shaded spot or did you employ a NDL or polarizer? Just trying to learn as I love attempting this kind of shot now and then and always seem to get better results with a polarizing filter:-)


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August 31, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Just when I think you can't improve on your waterfall images...down glides this mystical light alongside the water, adding a golden glow to the rocks below...
Put it on the cover of that calendar, Darren.


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August 31, 2004

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Beautiful Image Darren!
Absolutely breathtaking!
Great job!
Have a great day!
Michelle


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August 31, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  I can only echo the sentiments of all who came before, Darren.
This is another reason why you are the Veiling Master.
Outstanding work

bill


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August 31, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  I vote that you make sunshine and blue skies a regular part of your waterfall shots! The lighting on the water and moss is wonderful, but there's still just enough shadow left for drama. Beautiful colors and great comp, too!


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August 31, 2004

 

Paula Showen
  Oh my gosh, Darren...this is just GORGEOUS! I LOVE these images of yours. They have become your signature!


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August 31, 2004

 

Rita Richter
  It is sooo beautiful Darren! Wonderful light!


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September 01, 2004

 

Ed Heaton
  This is another great image! To be honest I think the hint of the sun hitting the water adds to this...
Well done!


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September 01, 2004

 

April Bryant
  Even so, this is a beautiful photo....
A.


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September 01, 2004

 

bob cornelison
  Ok! I love everything about this shot Except the title...brings back old memories of my first wedding...AAAHHH!


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September 01, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Wow, Darren...another winner...you have just enough sunshine hear to give some snap to the water...it's perfect.


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September 02, 2004

 

Alisha May Furbish
  Congrats, Darren!!!!!!!!


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September 13, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations, Darren ~ and good luck next level!


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September 13, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations, Darren ~ and good luck next level!


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September 13, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  WooHoo, Darren!! Congratulations on this gorgeous shot and good luck next round!!


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September 13, 2004

 

Ed Heaton
  Hey Darren,
Congrats on your finalist!

Well deserved :-)


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September 13, 2004

 

Susan T. Parady
  Congratulations, Darren!!!


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September 13, 2004

 
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  Congratulations, Darren!!
Kathleen


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September 13, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  Congrats on making finalist, Darren! woo hooooo!


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September 13, 2004

 

Francis Cailles
  congratulations, Darren. This is beautiful...not surprised at all that it was selected as a finalist.

Congrats again!


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September 13, 2004

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  This is wonderful Darren!!! So happy for you! Best of luck!


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September 13, 2004

 

Gianna Stadelmyer
  Hooray! So glad tos ee this one again, Darren! Congrats and good luck...though I don't think you'll need it:-)


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September 13, 2004

 
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  Congratulations on your finalist, Darren, it certainly was worth the five hour drive!


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September 13, 2004

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations, Darren!!!! Beautiful image :)


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Terry R. Hatfield
  Congrats To You Darren An Excellent Finalist!!


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September 13, 2004

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful image Darren! Many congrats!


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September 13, 2004

 

Deborah Sandidge
  What a treat for the eyes, congratulations Darren!


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Donna J. Taff
  Congratulation's, Darren!!!!


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September 13, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  I am so glad to see this here Darren! I still love it! Congratulations - well deserved! -K


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September 13, 2004

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations, Darren!


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Elisabeth A. Gay
  Congratulations Darren, Well deserved!!
Ann


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September 13, 2004

 

Paula Showen
  Ahhh...your signature work! I love it! Congratulations, Darren!


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S J
  Congratulations, Darren! Wonderful shot!


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  Congrats, Darren! This is one of my favorites of your waterfalls. Good luck in the next round!!


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September 13, 2004

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Congratulations, Darren!


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September 13, 2004

 

Dale Ann Cubbage
  Congrats Darren! So lovely!


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September 13, 2004

 

Isabel L
  Lovely capture. :)Congrats. Good luck next round.


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September 13, 2004

 

Joy Brown
  Congratulations on this and all your other winners, Darren!


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September 13, 2004

 

Cathy T. Vettes
  Congradulations Darren !! This is gorgeous as always.. !!! Best of luck to you..


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Monika Sapek
  Beautiful capture, Darren! Many congratulations!
Monika


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September 13, 2004

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  Congratulations, Darren. This is so beautiful!


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September 13, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations, very well deserved, Darren! I'm sure we'll see this beauti again!!


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September 13, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats!...beautiful...good luck


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September 13, 2004

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Congrats Darren!!!! good luck on the next round, so well deserved!


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September 13, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Congratulations, Darren ... this is a beaut! Best of luck in the next step!
Aloha,
Stan


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September 14, 2004

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Darren!!


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September 14, 2004

 

Rob Friedman
  Congrats on your finalist! I love this one, good luck!!


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September 14, 2004

 

Kasia Elser
  Congrats! Great shot!


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September 14, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Congrats on all of your beautiful finalist images, Darren. :)


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September 14, 2004

 

Karen Bacon
  Congratulations Darren!


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September 14, 2004

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Not surprised at all to see this among the finalists and I won't be surprised when it shows up among the winners. It's still my favorite and I still love it!!


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September 14, 2004

 

Marie Fields
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Darren!


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  Congrats on this beauty, Darren & best of luck!


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September 14, 2004

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Congrats Darren very beautiful!! Best of luck in the next round!!


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September 14, 2004

 

Robin L. Wehrman
  Congratulations to you Darren!! Best of luck in the next round!!! Robin.


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September 14, 2004

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Beautiful shot, Darren! Congrats!


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September 14, 2004

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations Darren!


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Patricia Marroquin
  So lovely. Congrats, Darren! :-)


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September 14, 2004

 

Jill Battaglia
  Wonderful! I love the soft quality. Congrats Darren!


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September 14, 2004

 
- LJ Corliss

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  Congrats :)


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September 14, 2004

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Congrats, Darren, on this and on your other finalists. Was disappointed that your beach picture with the empty chairs didn't make it - did you forget to invite the judges to our get-together :-)


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September 14, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats Darren! Nice work at Photographer's Edge also!!


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September 14, 2004

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Hey all thanks for the kind words, and all of the congrats.

Bonnie I thought they would be included in freinds. Must be more specific next time...LOL...


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September 14, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Stunning shot and exquisite exposure, Darren, congratulations and best of luck!


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September 14, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  Congratulations, this is OUTSTANDING! A winner for my eyes!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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September 18, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations, Darren!!


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September 18, 2004

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  this one, too! incredible colors.


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October 18, 2005

 
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