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"Help somebody, I'm nailed to a tree!"

© Graham Robards

"Help somebody, I'm nailed to a tree!"

Uploaded: June 09, 2010

Description

~Monthly theme~
Photograph taken of a Scarecrow during a festival at Wollombi earlier on in the year. Fascinating shapes put together, knarled pieces of wood on the face, hat was kept on using staples. Ears made with blocks of wood. A wig for a beard. Have a great day, cold and miserable here . ~Pat and ~Graham

Layer blends used
Lightroom and Photoshop
Fence used as a tripod
ExposureTime : 1/125Sec
FNumber : F5.6
ISOSpeedRatings : 200
FocalLength : 90.00(mm)

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.70, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 90.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A700

Comments

Renee Doyle June 10, 2010

What a great find and brilliant treatment!!! Wonderful image! #1277219

Paul E. Earl June 10, 2010

Fabulous find. A terrific capture! #8684980

Barbara Waldoch June 10, 2010

Wonderful shot, Pat!

Cold but sunny here :-) #8685013

Carolyn J. Connolly June 10, 2010

Graham and Pat, I totally agree with Renee - this really was a great find here, and your treatment of this image was just "brilliant", too!! :o)

It's cold here, too...but at least the sun was out today - lol!! ;o) #8685095

Carolyn J. Connolly June 10, 2010

PS - BIG congrat's, Graham and Pat, on your two well-deserving Finalists this month, too!! VERY well done, my friends!! :o) I was happy to get another one this month, too!! ;o) #8685100

Michelle Alton June 10, 2010

What a great catch! I think I know the feeling! #8685117

Joy Rector June 10, 2010

love this shot #8685273

John Connolly June 10, 2010

A great image for this months theme, Pat & Graham! The Wollombi Scarecrow Festival is a very cultural experiance! #8686536

Julie Christiansen June 11, 2010

Too cool and most outstanding shot. #8689578

Dr Silly level-classic June 13, 2010

Wonderful capture. My kind of hat. :O) #8691846

June 13, 2010

You sure he wasn't one of the locals!! I think I've seen his brother working at Raymond Terrace, I'll try & get a picture next time I go past. Good find. #8692305

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 30, 2010

How Fun! :D I see your handy work here and special touches making it extra special!

Little Sis
-Lala xxxxxxx #8726730


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