|
|
|
|
Land of the Forgotten

|
 Land of the Forgotten Photo taken in Rochester, Montana in late afternoon. Re-worked for re-entry in PS. Thanks for looking! :)
© Erika Haight
Nikon D40 Digital ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cyn D Valentine
 Contact Cyn D
Cyn D's Gallery
member since: 10/28/2005
|
|
Hi Erika.. I love this! Great tones and detail...beautifully done!
10/26/2007 9:05:25 AM
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks Cyn... for everything ;)
10/26/2007 9:16:50 AM
|
|
|
John Caruso

member since: 12/27/2005
|
|
What cool colors and textures you have going on here. I love the desolation...but I also love just how much is going on here. Very nice work!
10/26/2007 9:35:28 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks John! **erika
10/26/2007 9:48:37 AM
|
|
|
Pat Gamwell

member since: 9/14/2005
|
|
I love old, nostalgic pics & you have created this one so beautifully, Erika! Welcome to PG101!
10/26/2007 9:51:44 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks so much Pat~! Nice to be a part! **erika
10/26/2007 10:03:36 AM
|
|
|
Autum Rhoades

member since: 4/1/2005
|
|
For me, it is the detail in the background that this gives this image depth and interest. I love the nostalgic feel to this - the sepia tones are warm. The desolation is really captured by the color choice. GREAT work!
10/26/2007 10:18:55 AM
|
|
|
Nadine A. Lewis
 Contact Nadine
Nadine's Gallery
member since: 5/16/2006
|
|
I LOVE THIS, Erika!!! AWESOME tones & detail!!! <><
10/26/2007 10:43:48 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you Autumn & Nadine.. your comments are appreciated!~ **erika
10/26/2007 10:48:48 AM
|
|
|
Stan Kwasniowski
 Contact Stan
Stan's Gallery
member since: 7/30/2003
|
|
Erika, gorgeous
10/26/2007 12:07:22 PM
|
|
|
Joy Rector
 Contact Joy
Joy's Gallery
member since: 6/26/2002
|
|
beautiful work
10/26/2007 1:09:03 PM
|
|
|
Susan M. Hembree
 Contact Susan
Susan's Gallery
member since: 7/18/2006
|
|
Great image, Erika! Really like what you did with color and tones!
10/26/2007 2:10:24 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks Joy, Susan, and Stan!
10/26/2007 3:20:43 PM
|
|
|
Tamara K. Walker
 Contact Tamara
Tamara's Gallery
member since: 1/23/2006
|
|
Beautiful tones and textures.
10/26/2007 5:48:51 PM
|
|
|
Amy Jackson
 Contact Amy
Amy's Gallery
photographybyamyjackson.com
member since: 7/24/2005
|
|
Wonderful image, Erika!! The tones are great!
10/27/2007 12:51:27 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you so much Amy!
10/27/2007 8:45:07 AM
|
|
|
Heather L. Haderly

member since: 3/4/2007
|
|
Gorgeous Erika!!!
10/27/2007 10:18:32 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks Heather... Where have you been?
10/27/2007 10:19:30 AM
|
|
|
Jimmy Brown

member since: 9/16/2007
|
|
Hey Erica,WOW,I really like this pic, so foreboding! Great tone and style - jimmy - http://www.cafepress.com/mooned
10/27/2007 10:36:40 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks for the comment JimmY! Its appreciated! **erika
10/27/2007 10:40:28 AM
|
|
|
Yvonne M. Emerson

member since: 10/2/2005
|
|
Definitely a GREAT shot and wonderful use of tones, lines and textures. VERY nice!
10/27/2007 5:01:43 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you too Yvonne~ :) have a great weekend ~ erika
10/27/2007 5:04:37 PM
|
|
|
Cesar J. La Rosa
 Contact Cesar
Cesar's Gallery
member since: 8/27/2004
|
|
Beautiful tones and textures, Erika!!! Wonderful work!!! Cesar
10/28/2007 8:15:21 PM
|
|
|
Pat Gamwell

member since: 9/14/2005
|
|
Much improved from the 1st entry, Erika! Looks like a winner to me! LOVE the sepia and details!
10/28/2007 9:17:11 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you Pat and Cesar! Your comments are always welcome! erika
10/28/2007 9:35:28 PM
|
|
|
Jenny Bosmans

member since: 5/24/2005
|
|
Definitely one of my favorites, Erika! Gorgeous color tones and excellent work! :)
10/29/2007 1:47:52 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks to you Jenny! Have a great day!
10/29/2007 8:22:47 AM
|
|
|
Daniella Puente
 Contact Daniella
Daniella's Gallery
member since: 2/10/2005
|
|
Beautiful sepia Erika! the landscape looks solitude and strong with the tone...has a great mood :)
10/29/2007 9:27:19 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Your comment is appreciated Daniella! **erika
10/29/2007 9:52:56 AM
|
|
|
Cassie L. Woodlee
 Contact Cassie
Cassie 's Gallery
member since: 11/17/2002
|
|
WOW I agree with everyone Erika, this is awesome. Love the tones, POV and detail and love that old fencing what a perfect find. Well seen and captured. I think you did and awesome job on this and congrats on Editors Pick!!!!
10/29/2007 4:13:29 PM
|
|
|
Holly Shao

member since: 6/3/2005
|
|
Terrific capture, lighting, and tones, Erika!Holly
10/29/2007 4:45:13 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks to Cass & Holly! ** warm regards, erika
10/29/2007 4:47:54 PM
|
|
|
Emile Abbott
 Contact Emile
Emile's Gallery
emile-abbott-photography.com
member since: 9/29/2004
|
|
Your tones really set the mood for this awesome capture, Erika.
10/29/2007 5:42:28 PM
|
|
|
Shirley Sicurello
 Contact Shirley
Shirley's Gallery
member since: 2/2/2007
|
|
Interesting image made all the more interesting by the color tone and title - Well done!
10/30/2007 5:28:08 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you Shirley & Emile! Have a great day! **erika
10/30/2007 8:31:15 AM
|
|
|
Louise K

member since: 12/30/2006
|
|
Love the rich browen tones, Erika, as well as the great detail. Excellent work!
10/31/2007 3:11:14 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you so much Louise! Happy Halloween! erika
10/31/2007 3:32:40 PM
|
|
|
Carolee Oberholtzer
member since: 9/24/2007
|
|
Great DOF it adds great interest to the photo!
11/1/2007 1:30:50 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thankyou Carolee!~ erika
11/1/2007 1:33:28 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thankyou Carolee!~ erika
11/1/2007 2:00:59 PM
|
|
|
Kevin Hedquist

member since: 8/14/2007
|
|
Erika, your sepia treatment is perfect for this scene. It truly enhances the theme. Kevin
11/2/2007 10:02:10 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you Kevin~ Have a great day! e
11/2/2007 10:10:58 AM
|
|
|
Kimi A. Phillips
 Contact Kimi
Kimi's Gallery
member since: 1/8/2007
|
|
Well, I agree with everyone on this one! Really sets a mood and tells a story. Great job!
11/2/2007 9:42:59 PM
|
|
|
Heather L. Haderly

member since: 3/4/2007
|
|
Hey Congrats on the Editors Pick!!! Knew I liked it for a reason, AWESOME SHOT!!!
11/4/2007 5:45:32 PM
|
|
|
KV Day
 Contact KV
KV's Gallery
member since: 10/25/2005
|
|
Hmmm...thanks Erika
11/4/2007 5:48:19 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
A GREAT THANKS TO KV FOR HER MAGIC TOUCH!! ERIKA
11/4/2007 7:09:19 PM
|
|
|
Michelle Alton
 Contact Michelle
Michelle's Gallery
member since: 5/3/2007
|
|
This is an awesomely beautiful scene. I love the monotone tones and the composition is just fantastic! Michelle
11/7/2007 4:51:09 PM
|
|
|
Karen Slagle
 Contact Karen
Karen's Gallery
member since: 4/1/2005
|
|
There's not much I can add, it's all been said by those before me. I really like the mood of this image, Erika, and you did a fantastic job on it.
11/7/2007 6:20:52 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you Michelle & Karen :0)
11/8/2007 8:35:52 AM
|
|
|
John R. Sanchez

member since: 6/5/2007
|
|
This is awesome! Has a spooky look to it. Nice job!
11/8/2007 9:30:33 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks John~! erika
11/8/2007 9:45:56 AM
|
|
|
Kaye Burazin

member since: 8/7/2005
|
|
The lighting is awesome Erika. Evokes a feeling of mystery.
11/9/2007 1:19:45 PM
|
|
|
Wes Gubitz
 Contact Wes
Wes's Gallery
member since: 8/12/2007
|
|
Nice work Erika! This one brings a touch of nostalgia, Wagon Train, Gun Smoke, the harsh, lonely old West. Good job! Wes
11/13/2007 1:35:39 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you so much Wes, and Kaye! :0)
11/13/2007 2:16:51 PM
|
|
|
Jeana Clark
 Contact Jeana
Jeana's Gallery
countryimpressionsphotography.com
member since: 10/11/2006
|
|
I've waited to long to comment on this one because everyone has already said what my thoughts are!! Spectacular tones, details and lighting!! Very Well Done G/F!!!~J~
11/14/2007 11:00:02 AM
|
|
|
Dave Winchell

member since: 1/22/2007
|
|
Great image Erika. The tones and contrast work perfectly. Dave
11/17/2007 6:22:11 PM
|
|
|
Les Rhoades
 Contact Les
Les's Gallery
member since: 3/22/2004
|
|
Congrats Erika! WTG Girl...you're off and running I'm very proud of you. Les
11/26/2007 4:08:36 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thanks to all of you! ~ erika :0)~
11/26/2007 4:10:20 PM
|
|
|
Dr Silly
 Contact Dr
Dr's Gallery
member since: 4/28/2004
|
|
Way to go Erika on your first finalist. Congratulations. :O)
11/26/2007 4:21:47 PM
|
|
|
Angela Azzinnaro

member since: 3/1/2007
|
|
YAY Erika!!!!! CONGRATS sweetie!!!!!!
11/26/2007 4:24:07 PM
|
|
|
Cassie L. Woodlee
 Contact Cassie
Cassie 's Gallery
member since: 11/17/2002
|
|
AWESOME WTG Erika, congratulations !!!!!!!
11/26/2007 4:36:04 PM
|
|
|
Diana Child

member since: 2/27/2006
|
|
The first is always the best... AWESOME!!!
11/26/2007 4:42:07 PM
|
|
|
Kara Hendricks
 Contact Kara
Kara's Gallery
member since: 10/18/2004
|
|
Congratulations on your first Erika!! The first of MANY more I am sure!! Way to go!!!
11/26/2007 4:45:20 PM
|
|
|
Susie Peek-Swint

member since: 7/23/2002
|
|
Many congrats on this wonderful finalist Erika!
11/26/2007 4:45:41 PM
|
|
|
Bob Cournoyer
 Contact Bob
Bob's Gallery
bobslens.com
member since: 2/9/2003
|
|
No longer a virgin! Congratulations on your finalist!!!Bob
11/26/2007 4:48:37 PM
|
|
|
Nikki McDonald
 Contact Nikki
Nikki's Gallery
member since: 11/6/2006
|
|
The composition and tones go together so well, Erika. I love the feel to this image. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round.
11/26/2007 4:48:54 PM
|
|
|
Michelle L. Frick
 Contact Michelle
Michelle's Gallery
member since: 8/28/2005
|
|
Congratulations Erika!!! Way to go! The first one is always special!! I'm sure you have many more in your future!
11/26/2007 4:51:27 PM
|
|
|
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
 Contact Amalia Sylvia
Amalia Sylvia's Gallery
member since: 11/1/2001
|
|
Congratulations Erika!, Amalia
11/26/2007 4:57:24 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you EVERYONE~ :0)~
11/26/2007 5:01:27 PM
|
|
|
Jeana Clark
 Contact Jeana
Jeana's Gallery
countryimpressionsphotography.com
member since: 10/11/2006
|
|
ERIKA!!! Honey!! I'm SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!! Congrats Congrats Congrats!!! Way To GO!!!!!!!~J~
11/26/2007 5:01:38 PM
|
|
|
Cheryl E. Davis

member since: 2/3/2005
|
|
WTG, Erika! Congrats on your first Finalist!
11/26/2007 5:27:27 PM
|
|
|
Kevin Hedquist

member since: 8/14/2007
|
|
Nice job on your finalist. Congrats!!
11/26/2007 5:39:42 PM
|
|
|
Daniella Puente
 Contact Daniella
Daniella's Gallery
member since: 2/10/2005
|
|
YOU did it AWESOME!!! and I'm very happy for you dear Erika :)))))))) is a wonderful finalist EXCELLENT photo :o) Good nights, Daniella
11/26/2007 5:40:06 PM
|
|
|
Tamara K. Walker
 Contact Tamara
Tamara's Gallery
member since: 1/23/2006
|
|
CONGRATULATIONS!
11/26/2007 7:07:05 PM
|
|
|
Susan M. Hembree
 Contact Susan
Susan's Gallery
member since: 7/18/2006
|
|
Fantastic, Erika! Great job! Congrats on you finalist!
11/26/2007 7:29:08 PM
|
|
|
Cesar J. La Rosa
 Contact Cesar
Cesar's Gallery
member since: 8/27/2004
|
|
A BEAUTIFUL Finalist, Erika!!! Congratulations!!! Cesar
11/26/2007 10:06:15 PM
|
|
|
Katarina Mansson
 Contact Katarina
Katarina's Gallery
katarina-mansson-photography.com
member since: 7/4/2006
|
|
I love this Erica! Congratulations!
11/27/2007 4:03:33 AM
|
|
|
John Caruso

member since: 12/27/2005
|
|
Congrats on your well deserved finalist, Erika! I just love this photo!
11/27/2007 5:14:22 AM
|
|
|
Christopher J. Budny
 Contact Christopher
Christopher's Gallery
chrisbudny.com
member since: 10/3/2005
|
|
Beautiful work, Erika; the sepia tones are perfect for this composition, and the crisp details really pop.
11/27/2007 5:46:56 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you all so very much! ~ erika
11/27/2007 7:44:24 AM
|
|
|
Eugenio Diaz
member since: 11/6/2006
|
|
Congratulations on your finalist Erika...Good luck in the next Level!!! Eugenio
11/27/2007 8:43:32 AM
|
|
|
Mick Burkey
 Contact Mick
Mick's Gallery
member since: 9/19/2005
|
|
Wow, Erica!! Great image and a real winner. Congratulations on the finals for this lovely work of art. WTG!!!
11/27/2007 9:49:55 AM
|
|
|
Mick Burkey
 Contact Mick
Mick's Gallery
member since: 9/19/2005
|
|
Oops. Sorry about the misspell, Erika.
11/27/2007 10:02:59 AM
|
|
|
Howard A. Wimpee

member since: 12/2/2006
|
|
Congratulations,very good work!!!
11/27/2007 10:08:44 AM
|
|
|
Emile Abbott
 Contact Emile
Emile's Gallery
emile-abbott-photography.com
member since: 9/29/2004
|
|
Glad to see this one again in the finalist column and mucho congratulations Erika.
11/27/2007 10:15:58 AM
|
|
|
Corinne M. Thompson
 Contact Corinne
Corinne's Gallery
member since: 7/31/2005
|
|
Congrats on this wonderful image being your first Finalist!
11/27/2007 12:15:41 PM
|
|
|
Jenny Bosmans

member since: 5/24/2005
|
|
Big congrats and good luck in the next round, Erika! :)
11/27/2007 1:04:43 PM
|
|
|
Teresa A. Burnett

member since: 9/29/2007
|
|
Congratulations Erika. Great job and well deserved. Good luck in the next round.
11/27/2007 7:50:24 PM
|
|
|
Mitch Spence
 Contact Mitch
Mitch's Gallery
member since: 3/16/2004
|
|
A haunting image with beautiful tones, Erika. Congratulations.
11/27/2007 7:55:10 PM
|
|
|
Pat Gamwell

member since: 9/14/2005
|
|
This was no surprise, Erika! A well deserved image for finalist! WTG, girl!
11/28/2007 12:05:32 AM
|
|
|
Melissa Gurdus
 Contact Melissa
Melissa's Gallery
gurdusphoto.com
member since: 11/24/2005
|
|
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Erika!!
11/28/2007 7:06:18 AM
|
|
|
Heather L. Haderly

member since: 3/4/2007
|
|
Congrats on the finalist Erika!!! Well deserved!!!
11/28/2007 8:37:11 AM
|
|
|
Patricia Ronan

member since: 11/15/2006
|
|
Congratulations on your finalist with this beautiful image Erika:)
11/28/2007 3:36:29 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you everyone for your support and kind words! ~ erika
11/28/2007 3:54:48 PM
|
|
|
Amber Blewett

member since: 6/1/2007
|
|
Congratulations, my friend...you are showing some really awesome talent! Have a great day!!!
12/5/2007 7:50:44 AM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
Thank you Amber for your love and encouragement! erika
12/5/2007 9:38:24 AM
|
|
|
Cary Rogers

member since: 8/30/2006
|
|
Hi, Erika! I just saw this today, for the first time. Congratulations on this Finalist! Very cool--and evocative--image! It's reminiscent of an illustration from a Western novel. :-)
12/20/2007 2:03:47 PM
|
|
|
Janet Daniel

member since: 8/15/2007
|
|
Hi Erika, this image is superb! I love it. Congratulations!!!
2/4/2008 8:28:00 PM
|
|
|
John Connolly
 Contact John
John's Gallery
member since: 2/28/2003
|
|
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Erika!
4/25/2008 3:59:48 PM
|
|
|
Erika Haight

member since: 9/5/2007
|
|
A HUGE THANKS to EVERYONE~!~ :)
5/3/2008 4:29:44 PM
|
|
|
Jim Britt
member since: 9/17/2006
|
|
I really like this shot. Great treatment added. Looks so cool!
6/15/2008 10:25:41 AM
|
|
|
Corinne M. Thompson
 Contact Corinne
Corinne's Gallery
member since: 7/31/2005
|
|
This is an awesome capture Erika, belated congrats on the Finalist!
7/21/2008 9:53:51 PM
|
|
|
Sue Marshall

member since: 5/21/2006
|
|
Wow!! I had never seen this before Erika it is a wonderful Finalist!!!:-)
7/27/2008 12:35:14 PM
|
|
|
Bonnie C. Lackey
 Contact Bonnie
Bonnie's Gallery
member since: 1/1/2004
|
|
Awesome work, Erika...
7/27/2008 2:51:46 PM
|
|
|
|
To participate in the Forum, become a BetterPhoto member or Sign In.
|