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Cascade


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Cascade
Cascade
0.4 Seconds at f/32; Lens 135 f/2L; ISO 100; Tripod; Natural Light

This is one of the waterfalls at the waterfall garden inside the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

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Joy Rector
 

gorgeous, great jobh


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October 17, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you Joy!


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October 17, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Very nice capture, John. I love the way you have framed this waterfall so it is tucked in behind the nearest rocks and the overhanging leaves and grasses. Great water flow, too.


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October 17, 2007

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Manmade or not...it's beautiful. I really like how you frame the water with the green on the left and the gold hanging plant from above. That 1/2 second exposure really adds the right effect to the water. Spot on John!!


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October 17, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much Nikki and Les! I appreciate your encouraging words!


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October 17, 2007

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Beautiful John! You should step out of your box more often!


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October 17, 2007

 
- Dr Silly

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  Nikki and Les said it all. :O)


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October 17, 2007

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  PURRRDDYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..:))))


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October 17, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Beautiful capture!


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October 17, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Every time I hear from all of you, it makes me smile! Thanks Michelle, Doc, Kara, and Colette!


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October 17, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Beautiful silky water capture John! I love how you've framed it with the fanning leaves coming down at the top -all leading you into the frame and down the falls! Fabulous composition John!!


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October 17, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you for your very complimentary comments Michelle!


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October 17, 2007

 

Margie Hurwich
  Gorgeous, John!


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October 17, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you Margie!


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October 17, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  The framing is super here, John, with the arcing gold fronds above and the foreground rocks below and the waterfall taking us on that nice, soft S curve.


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October 17, 2007

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Just Gorgeous John!!!! :0)


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October 17, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much Mitch and Datha!


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October 17, 2007

 

Armando -. Arturo
  Great comp on this,John.


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October 17, 2007

 

Katarina Mansson
  I think you should do some more stretching John...:-)

Beautiful!


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October 17, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I appreciate you taking a look Armando and Katarina!


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October 17, 2007

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Excellent composition, lighting and veiling of the water. A truly beautiful image.


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October 17, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you, Marcie!


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October 17, 2007

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Wonderful lighting, clarity, and effects, John! A magnificent photo!


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October 17, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Beautiful waterflow and perspective!


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October 17, 2007

 

Jillian Danielson
  Wow John! You make me want to go start shooting waterfalls now!!! I'm going to have to start hunting for em! :) Awesome job,its beautiful!


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October 17, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  This is beautiful John, love the comp and gorgeous veiling water!


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October 17, 2007

 
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  John, great colors, detail, clarity, exposure, textures and lighting.


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October 18, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I thank you all so very much Susan, Donna, Jillian, Lynne, and Janine!


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October 18, 2007

 

Cheryl E. Davis
  Very beautiful, John! Wonderful composition, dof, and your veiling is awesome!


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October 18, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you very much, Cheryl!


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October 18, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Nice work as usual, John. Excellent framing of the waterfall- well composed!
Regards,
Mike B-


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October 18, 2007

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Absolutely gorgeous capture John!


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October 19, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks a bundle Micheal and Corinne! I always love hearing from both of you.


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October 19, 2007

 

Terri Beloit
  EXCELLENT, John! I absolutely LOVE the light, composition, clarity and colors...everything about this...GREAT work. I guess I missed out on not going to the Botanic Gardens when in Chicago!


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October 19, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much Terri! I'm sure you'd have a fab time if you made it back!


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October 19, 2007

 

Joan Powell
  Beautiful !!!!!


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October 20, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you Joan!


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October 21, 2007

 

Jeana Clark
 
I'm going to do that DITTO thing here on what everyone else has already said...except....Sure wish this was in my yard!!!
Wonderfully captured John!!

~J~


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October 22, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks a million Jeana! It's so nice to hear from you!


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October 22, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Gorgeous!! Congratulations again, John!


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November 26, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Congrats on your finalist image, John. Best of luck in the next round!!
Regards,
Mike B-


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November 26, 2007

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations on a very beautiful finalist!


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November 26, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your finalist, John.


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November 26, 2007

 

Pat Gamwell
  WooHoo! Big congrats, John!


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November 26, 2007

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Wonderful work, John! Love the framing, the lighting, the smooth water, the colors - everything! Congratulations on your finalist.


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November 26, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations John! I am thrilled to see this one again!


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November 26, 2007

 

John Caruso
  You all sure know how to make a guy blush, LOL! Thank you so very much for your very kind words!


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November 26, 2007

 

Don Chen
  Love the composition! Congratulations!


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November 26, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks Don! It was a magical outing to the Botanic Gardens, that's for sure.


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November 26, 2007

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Another beautiful finalist, John! Congratulations!


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November 26, 2007

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  A WONDERFUL Finalist, John!!!
Congratulations!!!
Cesar


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November 26, 2007

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Many congrats on this beautiful finalist John!


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November 27, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks Susan, Cesar, and Susie! You're so kind!


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November 27, 2007

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congrats John, this sould move on. :O)


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November 27, 2007

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  I am not one bit surprised to see this one get a Finalist John...Congrats!


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November 27, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  Outstanding, John!! Congratulations on this and all your other finalists!


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November 27, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks a million Doc, Corinne, and Nadya!


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November 27, 2007

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Another garden-great! Congratulations, John!


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November 27, 2007

 
- Ken Smith

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  This is perfect, John. Congrats to you!


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November 27, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks as always, Chris!

And thanks to you, too, Ken!


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November 27, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  How did I miss this one? This is so lovely John! Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!


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November 27, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Great job here, John. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round.


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November 27, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  And another! Good for you, John. Congratulations.


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November 27, 2007

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Congratulations on your FINALIST win!For what it's worth...you beat me and didn't even have to hike 3 hours to find the waterfall. LOL!!
A well deserved award for a very fine photograph.
I don’t like to comment until the winners are posted because I always have high hopes for your member’s entries. I expect them all the get the GOLD!
Les


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November 28, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much Susan, Nikki, Mitch, and Les! I appreciate it very much.

And Les, thanks for your high hopes and expectations. I was right there with you even if I didn't have to hike three hours, LOL!


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November 28, 2007

 

Linda Blair
  Congrats on your finalist for this beautiful image!!!! ☺


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November 29, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Love the way you framed the waterfall John. Gorgeous! Congrats on your very deserving finalist!


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November 29, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I really do appreciate it Linda and Carol!


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November 30, 2007

 
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