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Last Year's Grass


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Last Year's Grass
Last Year's Grass


Some stalks of wild grass on the hillside. Shot in afternoon light, with a gentle breeze. 52mm, F/3.5, 1/500 sec. ISO-64

Cary Rogers

 
 
 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
 

The detail is awesome! Well done.


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July 02, 2008

 

Anna Diederich
  Very cool!


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July 02, 2008

 

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  Great fined! Fantastic details.


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July 02, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  Thank you for your wonderful, supportive comments, Allen, Anna, and Zana~! (from A to Z) :-)


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July 02, 2008

 

Janet Daniel
  Exceptional detail, lighting, & dof, Cary! Well done!


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July 03, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  Hi Janet~! I appreciate your kind comments...thank you!


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July 03, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I find this really beautiful; somewhat soothing. I love the beautiful glow-y green dof against the crisp, golden grasses. To me, the graceful curves of the grass make this image a real stand-out.
Great capture, Cary!
Blessings, Lisa♥


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July 06, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  Thank you so much, Lisa! It's nice to hear when someone "connects" with the same thing I "saw" and tried to capture. There was a bunch of dried wild grass stalks on the hillside, but this grouping really caught my eye, because of those distinct curly tops. I also have an "abstract" version that "I" really like (Backlit Wild Grass), but the thumbnail size doesn't do the details "justice." ;-)

Thanks again!


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July 06, 2008

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations, Cary!! Good luck in round 2!!


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August 21, 2008

 

Stephanie Frey
  Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Cary!


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August 21, 2008

 

Janet Daniel
  Congratulations, Cary!


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August 21, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  Thank you, Janet M, Stephanie, and Janet D~~! ...and CONGRATS to ALL this month's FINALISTS!! Best of LUCK to you all!


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August 21, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  Wonderful, congrats!!!


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August 22, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Wonderfully lit and detailed. Congratulations, Cary.


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August 22, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Wonderful capture, Cary! The curved grass really stand out. Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round!


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August 22, 2008

 

Wendy Moghadam
  Congratulations on your finalist-and I love the other version too


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August 22, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  Thank you so much, Daniella, Mitch, Eivor, and Wendy~! I appreciate it!


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August 23, 2008

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day Cary,

It takes a good eye to pick out a little scene like this from all that is around you and you have chosen a good one here.
I like the sinuous lines and feathery detail of the grass and the stepped up structure of the stems.
I am very happy to note there are no intrusions nor amputations and that there is a nice space around the subject.
The lighting and exposure is very good, focus is nice and sharp, the depth of field has created a very nice bokeh, contrast is pleasing and the colours beautifully natural.
Good work that man and a most worthy finalist.

GB
Dennis


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September 01, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  Hi Dennis, and thank you for all your comments and positive feedback!


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September 01, 2008

 

Gaurav Mehra
  Perfect!!!


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September 11, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  Thank you for coming by and commenting, Gaurav....I appreciate it!


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September 11, 2008

 
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