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The Bridge


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   The Bridge
The Bridge

Learning to use my new wide angle lens.
Taken at 10mm.

Comments welcome and appreciated!

Michael Umbreit

 
 
 

Renata Gusciora
 

Fantastic image,Mike!


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August 11, 2008

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Lovely image and treatment, Mike.


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August 11, 2008

 

Deb Koskovich
  Incredible mood, looks like the rain is moving in. Love this image, Mike -- the colors are awesome.


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August 11, 2008

 

Melissa Olsen
  Fabulous Mike...I would say that you are learning quite well!


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August 11, 2008

 

Beth J. Orick
  perfect!


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Lynne Morris
  Wow this is beautiful Mike, great colours and effects.


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- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Think you've mastered it...


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August 11, 2008

 
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  Outstanding perspective and capture Mike! Jeff


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August 11, 2008

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Great use of HDR. Some you see are way over done, but again I really like this. Great composition also.


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August 11, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  You're learning fast, Mike! Wonderful! I love the HDR here, should try and learn it myself.


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August 11, 2008

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Mike- Good morning my friend. From what I see here, I think you already did learn it. I use mine alot and enjoy what it can do for a picture.
This is absolutely stunning. Fabulous composition and pov. I love how you lead us across the bridge. That sky is breath taking. The colors and forms of the clouds show the force of nature. Outstaning lighting and clarity. The definitions you captured are out of this world. Its like every leaf, ever board on the bridge is defined with features and textures that are unbelievable. This is stunning work and just awesome.
Have a wonderful day, take care, enjoy


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August 11, 2008

 

Barbara E. Sturgis
  Beautiful scene!!!Mike.


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August 11, 2008

 

Jean Campbell Creamer
  Beautiful scenery. The walkway tells a story which the viewer can finish. Wonderful!


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August 11, 2008

 

Mike Clime
  What, no Macro? LOL Beautiful capture, looks like you are a quick learner, Mike.


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  Great scenery here, Mike, lovely composition.


Dominick


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August 11, 2008

 

Bonnie Gearhart
  Beautiful shot!


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August 11, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Wow, Mike! I think you have already 'mastered' your new lens! This is an incredible capture! LOVE the perspective, the composition, the colors and depth of it! Just all together wonderful.


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August 11, 2008

 

Deon
  Ditto to all the above Mike. WOW. What else can I say.


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  Stunnig shot!


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John E. Steinway
  Beautiful capture Mike.


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- Patrick Rouzes

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  Exceptional colors, detail, clarity, perspective, comp & mood captrued here!!! Outstanding work again,Mike!!!


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August 11, 2008

 

Lorna Shutter
  Wow! You've really outdone yourself this time! This is beyond gorgeous! ... and very unlike the work you normally do. You did great with your new lens and the effects you used here are awesome! :)


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August 11, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Wow! I didn't expect so many comments but I really do appreciate them! Yes this is an HDR image from 3 bracketed shots put through Photomatix. I did get up early and even used a tripod. I almost looked like I knew what I was doing! :) - Mike


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August 11, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Very cool- GREAT choice of treatment on this one, Mike. Have fun with your new lens :)


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August 11, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Jen - Thanks! - Mike


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August 12, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Great scene and fabulous image Mike, awesome work on this one!!!


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August 12, 2008

 

Randy L. Morgan
  Wow Mike! This is a great addition to your gallery. Nice work!


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August 12, 2008

 

Heidi Knight
  absolutely beautiful scene here Mike!!!


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August 12, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Kathleen/Randy/Heidi - Thanks! - Mike


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lisabuffingtonphotography.com - Lisa R. Buffington

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  Love this beautiful scene Mike! The details are amazing and the composition is perfect. The dramatic sky adds so much to this shot. A winner in my book. Lisa


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August 12, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Lisa - Thanks so much! - Mike


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August 12, 2008

 

Brett Dolsen
  Awesome capture,composition and effects Mike!!A beautifull scene!Brett


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August 13, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Brett - Thanks! - Mike


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August 13, 2008

 
- Becky J. Parkinson

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  This is very nice, Mike! You put your ultra-wide angle lens to very good use. Good work!


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August 18, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Becky - Thanks! - Mike


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August 19, 2008

 

Janet Daniel
  Gorgeous capture, Mike! Love this one!
You have an incredible gallery full of fantastic images!


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August 19, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Janet - Thanks so much! - Mike


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August 21, 2008

 

Dianna Murphy
  Your doing very well with you new wide angle, this is beautiful!


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August 22, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Dianna - Thanks! - Mike


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August 22, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  Gorgeous capture, Mike! I love the wide angle shot here! Beautiful detail and amazing sky!


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August 22, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Jessica - Thanks again! - Mike


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August 22, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Congratulations on your terrific finalist!


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September 22, 2008

 
Mikeperezimages.com - Mike D. Perez

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  Great POV and lighting, Mike. Congratulations!


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September 22, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your finalist, Mike!


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September 22, 2008

 

Lorna Shutter
  Congrats on your finalist award, Mike! :)


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September 22, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Awesome, awesome, awesome MIKE!!! I so loved this! Congratulations and all the best to see this become a winner!


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September 22, 2008

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big congrats Mike :o)


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September 22, 2008

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on your finalist, Mike!


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September 22, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FABULOUS FINALIST!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!

~J~


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September 22, 2008

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful scene Mike, congrats!


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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes

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  Beautiful finalist, congratulations Mike!!


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September 22, 2008

 

Vicki L. Filippin
  BIG congrats on this awesome finalist, Mike. It's the first one I've seen so far, but I am CERTAIN I'll be coming across more of yours!
WTG!


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September 22, 2008

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  Beautiful!!! Congratulations on your finalist, Mike!


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September 22, 2008

 

Debra R. Harder
  Congratulations, Mike, on this BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb


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September 22, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks!!!! - Mike


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September 22, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalists
Best of luck in the next round!


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September 22, 2008

 

A P
  Congratulations on this and other well deserved finalist Mike


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September 22, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, Mike!!


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September 22, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good on you, Mike!
Steve


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September 22, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Great shot, Mike- congrats :)


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September 22, 2008

 

Barbara Waldoch
  WTG, Mike!


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September 23, 2008

 

Katarina Mansson
  You are a quick learner :-) Congratulations Mike on your beautiful finalist!


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September 23, 2008

 

Susan Fox
  Congrats on your fantastic finalist Mike!


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September 23, 2008

 

Anna Diederich
  COngratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mike!


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September 23, 2008

 

Janet Daniel
  A big congrats, Mike! :-)


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September 23, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Wonderful capture, congrats on your Finalist!


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September 23, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  Excellent finalist congrats Mike :)))


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September 23, 2008

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Mike.


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September 23, 2008

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Congrats on an outstanding finalist, Mike.


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September 23, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thank you all very much!! - Mike


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September 23, 2008

 
- Angie Sidles

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  Absolutely incredible image Mike! Big congrats on your finalist! :)


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September 23, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations David, this is an awesome finalist!


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September 23, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Angie/Donna - Thanks! - Mike


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September 24, 2008

 

Heidi Knight
  Congrats on this beautiful Finalist, Mike!!!


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September 25, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Heidi - Thanks again! - Mike


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September 25, 2008

 

Pat Gamwell
  Stunning work, Mike! Big congrats!


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September 25, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Pat - Thank you! - Mike


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September 26, 2008

 
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