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Nature's Gift: Refreshing Water


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Nature's Gift: Refreshing Water
Nature's Gift: Refreshing Water
This is a resubmit from last year. Taken at Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon, FL in January (can you believe it?) Orton applied and sat/contrast boost.
I blew this one up to 11x14 for my parents' sunroom which has a jungle theme. I took it to them on my recent trip to AL. It turned out so well that I have to get one enlarged for me now

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Donna La Mattino Pagakis
 

Wow, this is gorgeous!!


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December 08, 2007

 
- Evy Johansen

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  WOW, wow, wow.... Outstanding image, Carol!! So very beautiful!!


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December 08, 2007

 
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  Beautiful clarity and colors, Carol! The water action is outstanding!


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December 08, 2007

 

Anna Diederich
  Carol, this is just beautiful!! I can see why you printed it large!


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December 08, 2007

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  WOW, Carol - this is an EXCEPTIONAL capture!! I L-O-V-E *everything* about it...and can surely understand why you enlarged it for your parents home!! I'm sure that they LOVED it!! Your enlargement will be a FABULOUS addition to the decor in your own home, too!! WONDERFUL work, my friend!! :o)


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December 08, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Carol, this is FANTASTIC!!
Oh my goodness!
GORGEOUS lush color, light and the silky water is stunning.
LOVE IT
:)


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December 08, 2007

 

Ray Clarke
  Very relaxing and beautiful shot Carol


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December 08, 2007

 

Paul E. Earl
  WOW! This is truly beautiful, Carol! Great work!


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December 08, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  I am adding this to my favs!


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December 08, 2007

 

Chua Wee Boo
  Wow! This is so beautiful,Carol!


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December 08, 2007

 

Nemil B. Chabebe
  Very beautiful, great silky effect and composition, the colors are excellent.


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December 08, 2007

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Wonderful waterfall Carol!
I'm sure it was a hard decision to place this in the MT category. Good Luck with it! The ferns are very nice, color, and sharpness are spot on.


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December 08, 2007

 

Rhonda Burger
  Just stunning Carol. Beautiful in every way. Rhonda


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December 08, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Spectacular beauty, Carol!!!
WOW!!!!!!
--Lisa


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December 08, 2007

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  BEAUTIFULLY captured Carol!!!! Just gorgeous!!!!!


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December 08, 2007

 

Phil Stith
  Just a delightful scene, Carol. Wonderful effects. Great job!!!


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December 08, 2007

 

Tiia Vissak
  A beautiful image!


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December 08, 2007

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Carol - I LOVE this!!! So green and delicate ... Perfect in every way! Into my favs too :-))


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December 08, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Can hear the water flowing. Beautiful capture Carol! COnderful color, calrity and comp!
Have a super night!


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December 08, 2007

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  This is super beautiful Carol!!!!


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December 08, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Thank you all so much for your kind and encouraging comments, and thank you Cindy and Jennifer for thinking enough of this to add it to your favs. I am honored!

This is the third time for this image, and I can see a big difference in this one and the last. I used Orton on the last one, which gave it too soft a look. This time, although I used a bit of Orton, I sharpened it afterwards. This place is such a beautiful place to visit, and the closest FL gets to realistic-looking waterfalls. The flowers and bright greens were so gorgeous to see in January, so I think Justin and I will make another trip there this January, and the nice part is we can take a swim while there if we go on a warm and sunny day. The spring stays a constant 72 degrees year round, which is a lot warmer than our pool (we don't have a heated pool so no winter swimming for us). And I will get the chance to photograph the falls again! That was the first time I had the chance to try my hand at waterfalls, so it will be fun to try again! :)


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December 09, 2007

 

Teri Soares
  Carol, this is one of the prettiest waterfall images I have seen. The DOF is outstanding. You've created a shot where I feel like I could walk right in to it. Gorgeous!

Teri


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December 09, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  This is just beautiful, Carol. No wonder your parents and you are pleased with the print. Great composition and lush colors--really a gift. Perfect for the Monthly Theme. Congrats on the EP.


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December 10, 2007

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Absolutely gorgeous image!


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December 11, 2007

 
- Ken Smith

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  Perfect exposure on the water, Carol. It doesn't get much better than this!


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December 14, 2007

 

Mary K. Robison
  I've been looking at and loving all your latest barn and countryside shots, Carol, but this gem of a waterfall photo pulled me up short!
I've had a "tropical waterfall" photo hanging in our master bedroom for a decade, but yours puts it to shame.
There is no doubt that the EFP plaque is just the beginning of many awards this photo will receive, in any contest you submit it.
MARVELOUS capture!


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December 14, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Carol, I entirely agree with Mary's comments. I'm just crossing my fingers and wait for the Gold. Good luck to you!!


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December 18, 2007

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Beautiful Carol! Congrats on your Finalist!


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January 25, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Carol!


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January 25, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  BIG BIG Congrats, Carol, on this well deserved finalist-- best of luck in the next round!! :)


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January 25, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Congratulations on an awesomely beautiful capture Carol!!!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Wow this is pretty Carol ~ congrats on your finalist!


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January 25, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
Just Beautiful Carol!!!
Congrats on this fantastic finalist!!!
WELL DONE!!!!!

~J~


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January 25, 2008

 
- Dr Silly

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  beautiful finalist, Congratulations Carol. :O)


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January 25, 2008

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congratulations Carol!!!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  congrats!


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January 25, 2008

 

Sherry L. Davis
  Congratulations, Carol! This is gorgeous!


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January 25, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  WTG, Carol!!! The 3rd time's the charm! Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist!


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January 25, 2008

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Carol!!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  BIG Congrats on your beautiful finalst!!! Best of the luck in the next round!!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  Congrats Carol!!!!!! :)


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January 25, 2008

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Congratulations on your finalist Carol!


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January 25, 2008

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist Carol!!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Phil Stith
  A well deserved finalist, Carol. Way to go!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Phil Stith
  A well deserved finalist, Carol. Way to go!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, Carol. Beautiful finalist!


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January 25, 2008

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Carol!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Congrats Carol, glad to see a Finalist for you!


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January 25, 2008

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Carol!


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January 25, 2008

 
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  Congrats, Carol, on your finalist!


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January 25, 2008

 
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  Congrats Carol on your wonderful Finalist! Jeff


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January 26, 2008

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Congratulations on your FINALIST!


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January 26, 2008

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Outstanding presentation Carol! Congratulations on your finalist!


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January 26, 2008

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Simply Gorgeous. I can hear the water falling. Congratulations


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January 26, 2008

 

Nemil B. Chabebe
  Congratulations on your finalist.


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January 26, 2008

 

Nemil B. Chabebe
  Congratulations on your finalist.


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January 26, 2008

 
- Ken Smith

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  Super job, Carol. This is beautiful..love the vivid greens in this. Congrats!!


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January 26, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Another waterfall finalist! Good on you, Carol. :)
Steve


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January 26, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS,CAROL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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January 27, 2008

 

Sherry Sturgis
  Wow! A Stunning, beautiful capture of this waterfall, Carol!!! BIG Congratulations to you!!!! I'm sure it looks just glorious framed on your wall.


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January 28, 2008

 

Carol Teal
  Thank you all so much!! I am still working my way thru the finalists/winners, so if I haven't gotten to you yet, I will! :)


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January 29, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I know you will be thrilled to see this--I was. Congratulations on your finalist in the cash contest, Carol.


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February 20, 2008

 

Carol Teal
  Nikki, I am confused...I didn't enter the cash contest. But I am appreciative of your kindness in congratulating me because you thought I did! :)


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February 20, 2008

 

Michelle Smith
  Carol, I am way behind on galleries, sorry that I am so late in congratulating you.
This is certainly a well deserved finalist image.
It's stunning!
Shell


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June 10, 2008

 

Michelle Smith
  Carol, I am way behind on galleries, sorry that I am so late in congratulating you.
This is certainly a well deserved finalist image.
It's stunning!
Shell


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June 10, 2008

 
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