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Door County Lock


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Door County Lock
Door County Lock
(For the Photogroup 101's "Locks" Theme)

1/250 at f/6.3; Lens 70-200 f/4L; Focal Length 113; ISO 200; Hand Held; Natural Light

While on a boat tour in Door County, WI (Sturgeon Bay, to be precise), I saw this sea wall along the lock leading from the river to the lake. How could I resist it?

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My first thought for a lock theme, was the locks on the C&O Canal here in DC! ;) Nicely done, and I'm glad to see another take on "Locks"!


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August 30, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Now there's a tough lock to get through! Fabulous find John! Great twist on the "lock" theme with great colors and comp!

Happy Theme Day!


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August 30, 2007

 

Joy Rector
  love the detail


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August 30, 2007

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Great lock indeed!
Love the comp/texture.. :-)

Happy Theme Day

Bob


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August 30, 2007

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Excellent capture and perfect for the theme, John! :)


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August 30, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  excellent shot John! All the elements work together perfectly.


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August 30, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks a million, Chris, Michelle, Joy, Bob, Jenny, and Susan! You make me feel all warm and squishy!


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August 30, 2007

 

Amber Kennedy
  Great image and super eye!


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August 30, 2007

 
- Dr Silly

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  Well John I was wondering if someone would put in this type of lock. I guess I should have know it would be you. LOL :O)


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August 30, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks Amber!

And you can always count on me, Doc!


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August 30, 2007

 

Jillian Danielson
  The colors and water look awesome,John!!!


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August 30, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks Jillian!


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August 30, 2007

 

Daniella Puente
  Excellent details on the textures and color saturation! well captured :)


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August 30, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Oh, you sneaky devil, you. Yes, have to admit it is indeed a lock. And a beautifully presented graphic look at it as well.


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August 30, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much, Daniella!

And thanks to you, too, Mitch. I didn't realize my horns were showing, LOL.


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August 30, 2007

 

Kate Jackson
  Fabulous colours and reclections John. This is almost abstract and I love it!


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August 30, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you so very much, Kate!


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August 30, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I just love this, John. Skipped commenting the first time through because I already suspected it would be my favorite. It is. Hate to vote against myself :), but this has terrific lines (mostly vertical but in a horizontal composition and with that loop of rope to break up the linear--wow!), color (love that red and the punch of yellow with the basically neutral tones of the rest of the image), texture (water, metal, rope--great contrast)--it's a terrific entry and a great theme entry. Happy Theme Day.


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August 30, 2007

 

Katarina Mansson
  Great interpretation of the theme, excellent colors, composition, lighting and textures. My kind of environment - my kind of picture - love it!


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August 30, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks, Nikki, for your very enthusiastic comment. I truly appreciate it!

And thank you, too, Katarina. I always love hearing from you!


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August 31, 2007

 

Jeana Clark
  WONDERFUL COMPOSITION JOHN!!!
Outstanding colors, tones, textures and POV!!!
SUPER WORK!!!

~Jeana~


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August 31, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you so very much, Jeana!


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August 31, 2007

 

Martha N. Church
  This is a great shot! Love the rich, vibrant colors, details and composition.


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September 20, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I appreciate you taking a look, Martha!


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September 20, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Oh, yay! Congratulations on this finalist, John!!


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September 21, 2007

 

Autum Rhoades
  Congrats on your finalist, John! Whooo hooo!!!


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September 21, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations John on this exquisite and most colorful finalist!


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September 21, 2007

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congratulations John on your finalist. :O)


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September 21, 2007

 

Jeana Clark
  CONGRATS TO YOU JOHN!!!

~Jeana~


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September 21, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Well-seen and beautifully executed, John! Glad to see your fave made the finalists--congratulations and good luck in the next round!


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September 21, 2007

 
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  So happy to see your Countdown fav made it! Congratulations!


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September 21, 2007

 

eileen bedford
  Congratulations on your finalist John.


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September 21, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I want to thank you all for your well wishes! I had high hopes for this one, and am delighted that it was recognized. I appreciate all your kind words and support: you're fab!


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September 21, 2007

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  CONGRATULATIONS John!!!! WTG :0)


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September 21, 2007

 
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  Congratulations John...Dominick


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September 21, 2007

 

Tarun Bose
  Big congrats John for your excellent finalist.


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September 22, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I tip my hat in sincere thanks Datha, Dominick, and Tarun!


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September 22, 2007

 
- Cora Miller

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  Very interesting image with great texture and strong lines. Congratulations on your finalist.


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September 23, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations Jonh!


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September 23, 2007

 
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  Congratulations on your great Finalist, John!


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September 23, 2007

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Way to go John!!!!!


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September 24, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much Cora, Susan, Mike, and Kara!


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September 24, 2007

 

Susana Ms Heide
  I loved this in our theme and I still love it just as much!!! Many CONGRATS John on this well deserved recognition!!


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September 24, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks again, Susana! I appreciate it very much.


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September 25, 2007

 
- Les Rhoades

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  I know you wanted this to get a button. And it did!
Here are my belated Congratulations on your Finalist button!


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September 25, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I'll take your congratulations ANY time, Les! Thanks so much!


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September 25, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  I love the weathered look and feel of this one John! Excellent image and a huge congrats on your finalist!


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September 25, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much Carol!


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September 26, 2007

 
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