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Morning Flight


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Morning Flight
Morning Flight
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A marsh landscape from the nature reserve of Etang de la Gruère near Saignelégier, Switzerland
It was very early in the morning and the fog was lifitng off the water.

Canon EF 28-300mm f3.5-5.6L IS + B&W UV filter

Les Rhoades

 
 
 
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This is going to be one of my favorites of your images, Les. Love the muted pastels and misty horizon and reflections that give way to the sharper definition of the golden grass in the foreground. The birds breaking the stillness are the perfect touch.


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February 06, 2008

 

Paul Michko
  This is fantastic, Les. I see the birds flew in on cue. ;)


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February 06, 2008

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Pat Gamwell

Frame & sell...for BIG bucks! Winner in my book, Les. Incredible work!
2/6/2008 12:53:42 AM


Harmeet Singh


Lovely image.

2/6/2008 12:55:25 AM


Tiia Vissak


great tones, pov & mood!

2/6/2008 12:59:09 AM



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February 06, 2008

 

Joy Rector
  fantastic shot


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February 06, 2008

 

Michelle Alton
  Boy, I agree with Pat. This is fantastically gorgeous and would hang in a lot of livingrooms.
Michelle


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February 06, 2008

 

Cindy Hamilton
  You did it again! Wow!


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February 06, 2008

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  A beauty to behold, great image here, Les.


Dominick


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February 06, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Beautiful capture, Les!!


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February 06, 2008

 

Katarina Mansson
  Beautifully captured beautiful morning! Love the misty and calm feeling.


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February 06, 2008

 
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  Terrific capture. Way to go Les.


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February 06, 2008

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  So beautiful...love the lighting!


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February 06, 2008

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Such a tranquil moment you have here Les... Captured with SPLENDOR by 101's very own...:)

You do Switzerland proud!!


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February 06, 2008

 

Susan Fox
  It's perfect! The birds add just the right amount of interest to the scene. Lovely soft tones and lighting.


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February 06, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Amazing DOF Les - I love the interest in the foreground, then yes, of course, the birds flying into the mist. BEAUTIFUL Les!


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February 06, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  This looks so serene and beautiful, I love the feel. Wow, outstanding Les!


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February 06, 2008

 

Erika Haight
  So serene! I love the mood this image gives! Great work my friend! erika


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February 06, 2008

 

Jenny D
  This is gorgeous & very serene!!


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February 06, 2008

 

James Quantz Jr.
  Great scene, Les! JQ


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February 08, 2008

 

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  I love the quiet colors. Everything about this image creates a calming effect.


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February 18, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  A Big Congrats in your Finalist!!!


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March 22, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  This is a wonderful finalist in my book, Les. Congratulations and good luck.


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March 22, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Simple, and simply beautiful! Congratulations on this finalist, Les!


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March 22, 2008

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Les!!


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March 22, 2008

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congrats Les. :O)


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March 22, 2008

 

Sylvia Rossler
  A big congrats on this superb finalist Les :O)


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March 22, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  My congratulations to you, Les.


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March 22, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
OUTSTANDING WORK LES!!!!
THIS IS AN AWESOME FINALIST!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

~J~


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March 22, 2008

 

Susan Fox
  Spectacular!!! Congratulations on your finalist Les :-)


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March 22, 2008

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Great image evoking a wonderful mood!


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March 22, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations!!!!


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March 23, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  What a great capture Les! A very beautiful scene here! Congrats on your Finalist (and thanks for calling mine...lol!)


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March 23, 2008

 

Cindy Hamilton
  So glad to see this as a finalist...it deserves to go all the way!


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March 23, 2008

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Les on your Finalist.

Dominick


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March 23, 2008

 
sherry-adkins-photography.com - Sherry Karr Adkins

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  Congrats on your finalist, Les. This is an absolutely beautiful image!


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March 24, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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March 24, 2008

 

Katarina Mansson
  Oh - I remember those beautiful mist pictures...congratulations and good luck next Les!


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March 24, 2008

 

Marina Moore
  Congratulations Les!!! Beautiful work. :)


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March 24, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Ohhhh soooo beautiful Les!

Congrats on this well deserved finalist!

jo ann c.


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March 24, 2008

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations Les!! Beautiful :0)


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March 27, 2008

 

Susan M. Hembree
  So beautiful, Les. A wonderful finalist! Congratulations!


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March 27, 2008

 

eileen bedford
  Congratulations Les, it is soo beautiful and well deserved....


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March 28, 2008

 

Jennie A. Dillman
  THIS IS PICTURE PERFECT.. LOVE THE FEEL TO THIS FOTO....J


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April 02, 2008

 

Adrian Klein
  You do great work and this is no exception. Simple and peaceful!


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April 05, 2008

 
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