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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Ethereal
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The Taj Mahal. Agra, India. Buzz filter applied.

Steve M. Harrington

 
 
 

randy dannheim
 

Impressive image Steve, I like the Buzz


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January 08, 2007

 

Remi Trepanier
  Wondeful capture Steve, Terific effects.


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January 08, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  Wow Steve what a beautiful image, I would never have thought of buzzing the Taj, this is gorgeous work!


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January 08, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks very much, Randy, Remi and Lynne.

I think the Taj is the world's most beautiful building, and I got nice photographs of it on a number of occasions. Yet none of them ever quite captured the exquisite lightness and balance I felt when seeing it. Then I tried Buzzing it while playing around and decided I was a little closer to conveying what it is like.

Steve


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January 08, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  This is graphically terrific. And the buzz effect is absolutely right for it. And the birds. Well. Beautiful.


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January 08, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you, Mitch. I've heard a number of people put down the Buzz filter as a gimmick, but there are times when it serves well.
Steve


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January 08, 2007

 
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  Great Job Steve! Outstanding composition, colors and application of the buZZ filter! Jeff


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January 08, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks a lot, Jeff. I'm pleased you like it.
Steve


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January 08, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Beautiful capture. Love the colors and scene.


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January 08, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Awesome perspective, beautiful image, great colors and effects.


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January 08, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks very much for your nice comments, Kay and Donna.
Steve


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January 08, 2007

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  EXCELLENT image, Steve!!! I LOVE the buZZ effect you applied to this...it looks GREAT!!! <><


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January 09, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you for your nice comment, Nadine.


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January 09, 2007

 

David Pratt
  Steve, This is absolutely beautiful. It is so peaceful and serene! The Bizz filter is perfect. Excellent job my friend!

dave


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January 09, 2007

 

Cyn Valentine
  Beautiful!! Wonderful effects and color..great job Steve!!


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January 09, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  I really appreciate your comments, Dave and Cyn.
Steve


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January 09, 2007

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Beautiful picture! Great composition, color, reflection, efects!


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January 09, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you, Vladan.


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January 09, 2007

 

paola A. Jofre
  Love the capture Steve!! Beautiful image. You did a great job with the buzz effect.


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January 12, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks very much, Paola.


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January 12, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Very beautiful, Steve! I just did a search on the buZZ filter because it's a "toy" I'd like to get and I came across your photo. Of course, the buZZ wouldn't have done much if you hadn't had a great image to begin with--well done!


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January 16, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you, Colleen. I'm pleased you like it.
Steve


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January 16, 2007

 

Joan Powell
  Beautiful scene , love the reflection . I take it you do a lot of traveling .


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January 16, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you for your comment, Joan. I did get around a fair bit, but I'm afraid the days of some of most cherished travel, India and Southeast Asia, are over. However, there's plenty to see nearer home. :)
Steve


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January 16, 2007

 

Amy JACKSON
  Very beautiful image, Steve!! Wonderful colors and use of effects!


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January 16, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks, Amy. This image is the result of my determination to do at least one picture with subtle hues! :)
Steve


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January 16, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Excellent work on this image, Steve. I'm a big fan of the buzz filter--you used if very well here!

Very nice job!
Regards,
Mike B-


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February 02, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks for your nice comment, Mike. I appreciate it.
Steve


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February 02, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  I was so sure I commented on this already that I looked 3 times for my name! Since it wasn't there, I am leaving a comment now; I love this! The symmetry, colors, and buzz make this such a beautiful image!


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February 22, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you, Carol. It's nice to hear from you.
Steve


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February 22, 2007

 

Debra Booth
  Beautiful capture of this fantastic place! Congrats on your finalist!!


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February 24, 2007

 

David Pratt
  Wow! Sir Saturation! Excellent my friend! Congratulations a 2nd time!

dave


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February 24, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks a lot, Debra and Dave. Don't you think I was admirably restrained on my saturation here? :)
Steve


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February 24, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Knew this one was a winner, Steve. Absolutely had to be.


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February 24, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you very much, Mitch. You know how much I value your opinion.
Steve


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February 24, 2007

 

Ken Jarvis
  Congratulations again Steve!


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February 25, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Steve, Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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February 25, 2007

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Congratulation, Steve!!!!! Fantastic image!!!!! Best to you in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty


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February 25, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you for your support, Ken, Kay and Kitty.
Steve


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February 25, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Steve, congrats on your finalist! I especially love the colors and effects!


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February 25, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks Carol. To tell the truth, I had two similar images from that morning. The one you see had the superior tones and hues. The other had the three birds, which I felt added so much to the symbolism I was after. Obviously, I used the best of each image.

The story of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz and the building of the Taj is one of the world's great love stories.

Steve


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February 25, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congrats again, Steve!!


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February 25, 2007

 
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  BEAUTIFUL IMAGE STEVE
CONGRATULATIONS
JOHN


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February 26, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you, Colette and John.


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February 26, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Steve.


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February 26, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thanks a lot, Sam.


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February 26, 2007

 

Marilyn Flanagan
  This is the most beautiful photograph of the Taj that I have ever seen! Wonderful work, Steve.


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May 16, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you, Marilyn. I'm flattered by your comment.
Steve


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May 16, 2007

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  This is so cool.. Like how you see this world.


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November 01, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Thank you, Philippe! Whenever I doubt my vision, I will think back to your comment. :)
Steve


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November 01, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Such a fabulous capture of the Taj Mahal!!! Masterful use of effects, too, Steve!
~Lisa


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January 17, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  I'm pleased you got into the "back forty" of my gallery, Lisa. :) Thank you.
Steve


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January 18, 2008

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Gorgeous colour!


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