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Let There Be Light


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Let There Be Light
Let There Be Light

In Yosemite, I was amazed how beautiful redwoods, sequoias, and pines arose directly from the granite mountains. (no soil)

Captured along the Tioga Pass in
Yosemite National Park, CA

Sky enhanced with gradient fill in PS

Lisa J. Boulden

 
 
 
- GianAngelo Monchieri

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Very beautiful picture.


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September 16, 2007

 
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  I like the way you enhanced this with the background sky to set off the trees, Lisa. Nice work.


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September 16, 2007

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Beautiful colors, Lisa!! You're right! Those trees are growing out from the granite. It's an amazing life force!


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September 16, 2007

 
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  Elegant image, nice job


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September 16, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Gian Angelo, Emile, Alex, and Chuck:
I really appreciate your visits and your kind words! Thanks to each of you!
--Lisa


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September 16, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  Beautiful & dramatic looking image, Lisa. I had no idea that the trees in Yosemite grow directly from the mountains.


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September 16, 2007

 

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  What stunning trees, and so hardy to grow in rock.. wow.. this is striking Lisa . I almost missed seeing your gallery until you posted.. so glad you did. All these are stunning and I see you have a few winners . congratulations.. they are grand.. Laney


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September 16, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you for your lovely responses, Sam and Laney!
--Lisa


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September 17, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Stunning capture and colors Lisa!!!!!!!!!


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September 17, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I appreciate your comment, Cassie!
--lisa


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September 17, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  BEAUTIFUL Lisa, I LOVE this.....I am loving your Yosemite images, Keep up the super job! BIG CONGRAT'S on your EFP also!!! You go girl!


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September 17, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks a bunch, Nancy!
--Lisa


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September 17, 2007

 

Dianna Hauf
  I would LOVE this one on my wall too! Gorgeous capture Lisa!!! WoW!!!!


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September 18, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  A stunning image and love the sky. The other image is beautiful too; very hard for me to decide which I like best, but I do like the warm color of this one.


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September 18, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Dianna and Carol! I really appreciate your kind words this morning!
--Lisa


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September 19, 2007

 

Lorri Shane
  The rosey orange color in this is superb, Lisa. Love those red flowers, too. Nice job!!


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September 19, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  So glad you stopped by, Lorri! Thanks for the kind comments!
--Lisa


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September 19, 2007

 

Bill Houghton
  This is so beautiful Lisa. I would give anything to be able to go to Yosemite.

Bill Houghton Photography


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September 20, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Bill. Yosemite really is an amazing place of spectacular, sometimes surreal, beauty! Hope you get a chance to visit it someday!
--Lisa


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September 20, 2007

 

Rahul Sharma
  Very beautiful shot Lisa.....


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September 20, 2007

 

John Connolly
  A really fascinating scene Lisa, enhanced by your clever PS effects! Love the impact you have created here!


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September 20, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  Lisa, what beautiful tones....looks like a painting. I like the verticle presentation...adds drama to this magnificent scene. Very inspiring photo! Lynn


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September 20, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Rahul, John, and Lynn:
Many thanks for such uplifting words this evening!
--Lisa


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September 20, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Lovely work, Lisa!! Beautiful colors and lighting and wonderful title, too!!


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September 21, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Janet!
--Lisa


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September 21, 2007

 

Joyce Bohm
  Absolutly beautiful Lisa. I am assuming you had a fantastic time on vacation?!


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September 21, 2007

 

Crystal L. Craig
  Wonderful work Lisa! Beautiful tones, fabulous composition, very serene and peaceful capture :)


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September 23, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Joyce and Crystal!!!
Truly had a GREAT time on vacation!
Can't wait to go back!
--Lisa


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September 23, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  WOW, Lisa ... Love those colors and the fabulous lighting ... Nice Work!!! steve


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October 11, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Steve, for your enthusiastic response! Much appreciated!
--Lisa


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October 11, 2007

 

Peter R. Hammer
  Beautiful shot Lisa. Yosemite is a magical place!


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October 15, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Peter! And I hope to return there one day.
--Lisa


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October 15, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good on you, Lisa.
Steve


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October 24, 2007

 

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  Yippie!!!
:)
~cheryl


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October 24, 2007

 

Crystal L. Craig
  Congratulations Lisa on this beautiful finalist! Good luck in the next round :)


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October 24, 2007

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Congratulations my friend! A beautiful Finalist!!


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October 24, 2007

 
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  A beautiful Finalist composition, Lisa! Awesome clarity and colors. Congratulations!


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October 24, 2007

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Stunning finalist Lisa - congratulations!


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October 24, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Lisa!!


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October 24, 2007

 

Odeth Mizuno
  Congratulations on your finalist, Lisa. Beautiful image :D


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October 24, 2007

 

C A
  Thanks Lisa, my congrats on this beautifull finalist aswell. Very nice scene and colours! Good luck! Grt from holland, CornĂ©


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October 25, 2007

 

Bill Wyatt
  Congratulation on your Finalist!


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October 25, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Steve, Cheryl, Crystal, Alex, Mike, Cindy, SuSana, Odeth, Corne, and Bill:
I really appreciate all the wonderful words of encouragement this morning. Thanks a bunch to each of you!!!
--Lisa


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October 25, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  BIG CONGRATS Lisa on your finalists, BEST of luck in the next round!


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October 25, 2007

 

Dianna Hauf
  Excellent Lisa! I knew this was a potential winner when I first saw it!!! Congratulations!!!!!


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October 25, 2007

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  A Big Congratulations on your Award, Lisa!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn.


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October 25, 2007

 

Peter R. Hammer
  Congratulations Lisa on getting this image to the finals.


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October 25, 2007

 

Holly Shao
  Another beautiful finalist! Congratulations and good luck, Lisa!

Holly


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October 25, 2007

 

Anita Hogue
  Gorgeous, Lisa! Congratulations


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October 25, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Nancy, Dianna, Glenn, Peter, Holly, and Anita: Thanks for the smiles!!!
--Lisa :)


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October 25, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  So gorgeous! Congrats on this well- deserved finalist Lisa!


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October 25, 2007

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  big congrats Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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October 25, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congrats and good luck in round 2!!


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October 25, 2007

 
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  CONGRATS LISA, WELL DESERVED FINALIST.


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October 25, 2007

 

Bill Wyatt
  Gorgeous, Lisa!


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October 25, 2007

 
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  This is a beauty and well deserved finalist, Lisa!!


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October 25, 2007

 
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  AWESOME!! Again congratulations!!!


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October 25, 2007

 

Barbara McMichael
  Very nice painterly quality - congratulations on finalist! Barbara


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October 25, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I really appreciate the encouragement and kind support! Thank you, Carol, Stefania, Janet, Bill, Terry, Elizabeth, and Barbara! I'm so glad each of you stopped by!
--Lisa


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October 25, 2007

 

Sherry Sturgis
  Wow! Exquisite in every way, Lisa! Many Congratulations on this lovely finalist!!


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October 26, 2007

 

Cyn Valentine
  Congratulations Lisa!!


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October 26, 2007

 

anonymous
  Another well deserved finalist Lisa! Congrats! B-


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October 26, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I really appreciate your words of encouragement, Sherry, Cyn, and Barbara!
Thanks a bunch!
--Lisa


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October 26, 2007

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Lisa!!


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October 26, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Evy!
--Lisa


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October 26, 2007

 

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  I too loved this when I first saw it.. congratulations and well done Lisa..laney


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October 26, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  Congrats on this beautiful finalist! Lynn


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October 27, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Congratulations, Lisa!!!!!


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October 27, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Laney, Lynn, and Cassie: Thanks for the warm support!
--Lisa


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October 27, 2007

 

Monika Sapek
  Many congratulations on your finalist, Lisa!
Monika


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October 30, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Monika!
--Lisa


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October 31, 2007

 

Douglas Mcgraw
  Excellent Capture, Love the way the sky light accents the trees. My Favorite.


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November 01, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Douglas! I really appreciate your supportive words!
--Lisa


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November 01, 2007

 

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  Lisa I am new to Better Photo. I went to your GALLERY and found one was better than the next. (Great Stuff).


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November 18, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Welcome to BP, Bob!
Thanks for visiting my gallery and for the wonderful comment!
--Lisa


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November 18, 2007

 

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  Geesh - you have a billion comments!! You are EXACTLY the kind of person I want to become on betterphoto one day! This tree reminds of something out of the story of the three trees - you've heard of that story, right? Beautiful picture!!

-Kaitlin :)


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December 31, 2007

 

Monica M. Archibald
  Amazing Capture and beautiful work, you are a TRUE artist and an inspiration to a newbie like me! Keep up the good work!


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January 09, 2008

 
- Bill Brelsford

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  IM LATE COMMENTING ON THIS BUT IT IS JUST GREAT WORK


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January 09, 2008

 

Barbara E. Sturgis
  Just beautiful!!!


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January 09, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you so much for the uplifting remerks, Kaitlin, Monica, Bill, and Barbara! I really value your opinions.
--Lisa


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January 09, 2008

 
- Joseph M. Muench

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  Beautiful lighting, color, and composition Lisa. You have a wonderful gallery!
-Joe


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October 03, 2008

 
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