Inspiring Photo: Fly'n Half Dome #10753375

Fly'n Half Dome

Uploaded: September 11, 2010

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This is a combination of two of my favorite images. My son, "Fly'n Bry'n" on the motor cycle and Half Dome.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 102.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70

Comments

Douglas Pignet September 11, 2010 0

Very nicely done...Great post-work here, Carla! #1306924

Arthur Bohlmann September 11, 2010 0

Very Very Cool, Carla. One of these days I need to begin working with layers! #8894131

Kay E. Mahoney September 11, 2010 0

Nice work, Carla. Love the effect. I love seeing these kind of photos. #8894217

Carla Capra Anderson September 11, 2010 0

Hi!
Thank you all, I really appreciate it.
:)
CC #8894271

Kim Andelkovic September 11, 2010 0

Wow Carla this is fantastic......awesome work :-) #8894807

Carla Capra Anderson September 11, 2010 0

You sure know how to make a girl's day, Kim!
Thanks so much,
:) CC #8894845

Ray Thoms September 12, 2010 0

This is amazing Carla......great work! #8895199

Carla Capra Anderson September 12, 2010 0

Oh my, Ray, what a lovely thing to say!
Thank you so much,
:)
CC #8895229

Maxine C. Schnitzer September 12, 2010 0

Wow! Wow! Wow! This is fantastic composition work Carla! I love it. #8895273

Mariann Kovats September 12, 2010 0

Wow! Excellent work! Beautiful capture of the half dome, fantastic comp. and work! #8895352

Carla Capra Anderson September 12, 2010 0

Maxine and Mariann, I'm not sure I can adequately express my gratitude, here. I'm overwhelmed...thrilled and THANK YOU!
:) CC #8895966

Merna L. Nobile September 14, 2010 0

Bry looks mighty strong way up there... but he looks good anywhere. I like what you have done with this image; it really puts a lot of personality into the photograph. #8898816

Carla Capra Anderson September 14, 2010 0

Yes, he does, Merna! ;~) That's coming from a very proud mom!!
I had a great time with this image. It's amazing what happens when you accidentally hit distort, instead of transform. Thank you so much,
;) CC #8898996

Phyllis H. Burchett September 14, 2010 0

Fabulous work Carla! #8900274

Carla Capra Anderson September 14, 2010 0

You have made my day, Phyllis!
Thank you,
;) CC #8900529

Josie Detmers October 03, 2010 0

Wow, Carla....amazing photo!!! It must be very special to you!! #8944699

Carla Capra Anderson October 04, 2010 0

Hi Josie;
How lovely of you to say such nice things. Greatly appreciate your comment.
;) CC #8945071

Bojan Bencic October 15, 2010 0

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Carla. #8968601

Terry Cervi October 15, 2010 0

Congrats on your awesome Finalist, Carla! #8968689

Arthur Bohlmann October 15, 2010 0

CONGRALUATIONS CARLA !! A very big "ATTA GIRL" #8968814

Teresa H. Hunt October 15, 2010 0

Very cool Carla! Congrats! #8969091

Carla Capra Anderson October 15, 2010 0

You are awesome, Thank you!
You have made my day and are very wonderful people.
;) CC #8969343

Carol Eade October 15, 2010 0

Fabulous work and warm congrats, Carla! #8969926

Josie Detmers October 15, 2010 0

So great this photo made it as a finalist, Carla!! Hope it wins big time!! Congrats!! #8969932

Irene Colling October 16, 2010 0

Your son, the motorcyclist, takes some very dangerous leaps. At least he appears to be making a BIG jump.

Excellent DD work Carla and congratulations on the Finalist. #8971914

Linda D. Lester October 16, 2010 0

WTG!!! Congratulations on this awesome shot! #8971916

Michael Kelly October 16, 2010 0

Great job Carla and an awesome finalist! #8972363

Linda Blair October 16, 2010 0

Awesome job on this finalist...congratulations!!! #8973269

Carla Capra Anderson October 16, 2010 0

Hi Carol;
Thank you for saying this is image is fabulous and for sending your congrats.
Hi Josie;
I'm so thrilled by this finalist, Thank you.
Hi Irene; Your comment couldn't be closer to the truth...he does take jumps that make my breath catch, heart race and at times, tears to flow. I look forward to the moment he parks his bike and walks away! He thinks I'm silly...my mom thing. ;~) Thank you so much for your congrats and wonderful words.
Hi Linda; You are so awesome...thanks.
Hi Michael; My phello's friend, I really appreciate your congrats. Thank you!!
Hi Linda; What a special friend you are...thanks for the congrats and pairing "Awesome" with this image. Thanks so much.

To all of you, my friends; Your support and encouragement are of great value to me and greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU!!!
;) Carla #8973577

Kim Andelkovic October 17, 2010 0

Congrats Carla....Im not surprised to see this with a finalist.....amazing pic :-) #8976114

Carla Capra Anderson October 17, 2010 0

Hi Kim;
You're the best, Thank you!!!
;) CC
#8976653

Anthony L. Mancuso October 17, 2010 0

Congrats on your awesome finalist Carla! #8977158

Carla Capra Anderson October 17, 2010 0

Hi Tony;
Its great receiving a Phello's congrats.
Thanks so much,
;) CC #8977500

Patricia A. Stalter October 17, 2010 0

Big, really big congrats... A winner! #8977586

Kim Andelkovic October 17, 2010 0

Congratulations Carla on a super WIN I thought this would go all the way.......Excellent work :-) #8977624

Lydia Williams October 18, 2010 0

Wow, I don't know how I missed this earlier....congratulations, Carla...amazing...excellent! Hope to see more of your awesome work! #8977962

Nancyj E. Hovey October 18, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place WINNER! 8o) #8978027

Teresa H. Hunt October 18, 2010 0

Carla, Congratulations on your win! :) #8978169

Michael Kelly October 18, 2010 0

Congratulation on your win Carla. Wonderful! #8978283

Aimee C. Eisaman October 18, 2010 0

Congrats Carla on a Phabulous win! :~) #8978312

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010 0

Patricia, Kim, Lydia, Nancy, Teresa and Michael;
My friends, I want to sincerely thank you for sharing this with me!!! Your thoughtfulness touches me deeply.
Can I tell you a secret? I'm do'n my best happy dance over here, lol ;) Whew Whoo!!!
Thanks again,
;) Carla #8978322

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010 0

Hi Aimee and Sabrina;
Thank you for sending me these warm congratulations.
;) CC #8978553

Fran J. Jagger October 18, 2010 0

Congrats on your WIN, Carla!! What an awesome capture and comp! :) #8978595

Terry Cervi October 18, 2010 0

Hi Carla, congrats to you on this awesome winner! Well deserved! #8978611

Michael Kelly October 18, 2010 0

Great Winner Carla!! A most enthusiastic congratulations to you for this marvelous photo. #8978686

Rona L. Schwarz October 18, 2010 0

This is really fantastic, Carla! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Gold Winner! #8978799

Sam Britt October 18, 2010 0

Big Congratulations on this winner, Carla! #8978844

Mariann Kovats October 18, 2010 0

Awesome! Congratulations on your fantastic winning picture, Carla! Stunning work! #8979097

Usman M. Bajwa October 18, 2010 0

Carla , huge CONGRATZ on this terrific winner!!

UB. #8979145

Mary K. Robison October 18, 2010 0

Excellent work in the DDR, Carla!
Congratulations on your fantastic winner! #8979338

Nadia Paul October 18, 2010 0

Beautifully done Carla - congrats on your win! #8979639

Linda Blair October 18, 2010 0

Congratulations on your wonderful win!!!! #8979995

Linda D. Lester October 18, 2010 0

WTG!!!! Congratulations!!!! :) #8980079

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010 0

Hi Fran, Terry, Michael, Rona, Samantha,
Mariann, Usman, Mary, Nadia and Linda;
Thank you all for sharing this fantastic experience with me. Your thoughtful congratulations are just awesome and I'm so grateful. Thank you, Thank you!
;) CC #8980080

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010 0

Hi Linda L.;
Thank you for stopping by with your amazing congratulations. I greatly appreciate it.
;) CC #8980089

Bojan Bencic October 18, 2010 0

Congratulations, Carla! Fantastic image and a well deserved win. Well done. #8980116

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010 0

G'morning Bojan;
Your comments on my image and your congratulations are just wonderful.
Thank you,
;) CC #8980164

Maxine C. Schnitzer October 18, 2010 0

Huge Congrats Carla!! I knew this would be a winner the first time I saw it! Great, great work. #8980266

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010 0

Hi Maxine ;o)
Thanks for the vote of confidence!!!
Also, the wonderful congratulations.
Greatly appreciate, girlie.
;) CC #8980336

Charlotte LaBarbera October 18, 2010 0

A combination of two images YOU love produced this marvelous winner. Something to think about. #8980413

Tiia Vissak October 18, 2010 0

Congratulations! #8980582

Karen Bacon October 18, 2010 0

A big congratulations Carla on this great winner! #8980597

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010 0

Hi Charlotte;
Yes, my two fav images...thank you.

Hi Tina;
Thank you!

Hi Karen;
It is very nice receiving your congrats.
Thank you.
;) CC #8980698

Arthur Bohlmann October 18, 2010 0

Whoooo Hooooo! Congraluations on your Gold!! #8980790

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010 0

8O)
Thank you, Arthur!
Time for a happy dance, lol!
;) CC #8981154

Arthur Bohlmann October 18, 2010 0

The 1st round is on me :) #8981161

Carol Eade October 19, 2010 0

A wonderful winner, Carla, warm congratulations! #8981541

Jeana Clark October 19, 2010 0

WOW!!!! Stunning work Carla!!!!
Congratulations
on this Fabulous Winner!!!!
~J~ #8981745

Carla Capra Anderson October 19, 2010 0
Arthur, I knew I could count on you!
Thank you so much, Carol.
Hi Jeana;
Thanks for stopping by and leaving me such an awesome compliment.
Thanks all,
;) CC #8981899

Robert K. Bemus October 19, 2010 0
Great composite image, Carla-- congratulations on a well deserved Win!! #8982088

Summer A. Kozisek October 19, 2010 0
Fantastic work Carla, congratulations on your win!! #8982175

Carla Capra Anderson October 19, 2010 0
Hi Robert and Summer;
Thank you for the lovely compliments and congratulations. This is very exciting.
It is so nice of you to view my image.
;) CC #8982772

Carmody Baker October 19, 2010 0
Carla this is so creative. Congratulations! #8983637

Josie Detmers October 19, 2010 0
Congratulations on this cool photo becoming a winner, Carla!! You did great!! I'm happy for you!!! #8983706

Carla Capra Anderson October 19, 2010 0
Hi Carmody;
Thank you for such a lovely compliment!
;) CC
Hi Josie;
Thank You, Thank You!!
I'm thrilled to be able to share my happiness with you.
Thank you, my friend.
;) CC #8983980

Anita Hogue October 19, 2010 0
WOW, this is absolutely awesome!
I raised three sons and they loved all this but I was not into photography at the time! Lucky you! What an awesome action capture! CONGRATULATIONS!!! He must truly love this image! #8984041

Claudia Kuhn October 19, 2010 0
Congratulations Carla, so well done! #8984155

Stan Kwasniowski October 20, 2010 0
Carla, awesome, congratulations #8984226

Carla Capra Anderson October 20, 2010 0
Hi Anita;
My son really likes this image. He is thrilled that the first time I receive a 2nd place gold it is of an image he is included in. ;~) If it wasn't for him and his sports, I never would have moved from my point in shoot to the DSLR. Thank you!
;) CC
Thank you, Claudia and Stan.
Smiling at your, "well done" and "awesome" descriptions of this image.
I'm very grateful.
;) CC #8984270

Emile Abbott October 21, 2010 0
Neat work and big congrats on winner #8987310

Carla Capra Anderson October 21, 2010 0
Hi Emile;
Thank you, Thank you!
;) CC #8987388

Phyllis H. Burchett October 22, 2010 0
Happy to see this one again....Congrats Carla! #8989947

Carla Capra Anderson October 22, 2010 0
Hi Phyllis;
Always lovely to hear from you and thank you for your warm congrats.
;) CC #8990016

Tommy E. Burgess October 23, 2010 0
Belated congratulations on your breath taking winner Carla!! Certainly one of the most impressive composites I've seen in a long time. Beautiful work!! #8990843

Debbie Hartley October 23, 2010 0
Nice work! Congratulations on your awesome finalist Carla! #8990984

Carla Capra Anderson October 23, 2010 0
Hi Tommy;
Your comments are always appreciated. Thank you for your amazing compliment.
;)
Hi Debbie;
Thank you very much.
;)
I'm very grateful for your encouragement and it means so much to me.
:) CC #8991365

Kaye Burazin October 26, 2010 0
An outstanding composite. Ingenious #8997593

Carla Capra Anderson October 26, 2010 0
Kaye, you are so kind. Thank you very much.
;) CC #8997747

Robert Jensen October 27, 2010 0
Congratulations on this SUPERB image. #8999104

Carla Capra Anderson October 27, 2010 0
It's so nice to hear from you, Robert.
What an amazing compliment.
Thank you,
;) CC #9000075

Kim Andelkovic October 28, 2010 0
Congratulations Carla, this is featured in the Digital Darkroom newsletter.......WTG :-) #9000706

Susan M. Reynolds October 28, 2010 0
Obviously I found the link on my own...believe it or not! lol forgot the Digital Darkroom was a newsletter for BP and thought you'd entered a photo on another sight.
This shot is AMAZING!!! You Rock Carla! #9000766

Carla Capra Anderson October 28, 2010 0
Thank you Kim and Susan!
I'm so thrilled by the feature in BP's Digital Darkroom Publication. What an honor this is and one the inspires and encourages me. You are both so wonderful to extend your warm congrats with me.
Thanks my friends,
;) CC #9001223

Nancy L. Green October 28, 2010 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful win, SUPERB DD work in this wonderful capture!! <>< #9002154

Carla Capra Anderson October 29, 2010 0
Thank You, Nancy!!!
I'm thrilled.
;) CC #9002577

Peter W. Marks October 30, 2010 0
Congratulations Carla. Now I see something else I wouldn't know how to do.
Pretty darned clever of you if I may say so! :0) #9005342

Carla Capra Anderson October 31, 2010 0
Peter, you say the nicest things!
Thank you.
;) CC #9005636

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 01, 2010 0
Incredibly cool work Carla! Congratulations on your win and DD feature! WTG! #9008968

Carla Capra Anderson November 02, 2010 0
Thanks, Donna!
I'm thrilled by the feature and the win!
;) CC #9009273

Gary Lange November 03, 2010 0
Oh MY!! Wow, I didn't see this!! Many belated congrats!! #9012451

Carla Capra Anderson November 03, 2010 0
Thanks so much, Gary.
Very much appreciated.
;) CC #9012483

Dr Silly November 16, 2010 0
This is a awesome OOB photo. Congratulations on your Gold for it. :O) #9041275

Carla Capra Anderson November 16, 2010 0
Hi Dr. S;
Thank you for your visit and this wonderful comment.
I'm ever so grateful.
;) CC #9041506

Thomas E. Hinds December 15, 2010 0
Wonderful creativity here, Carla. #9104280

Carla Capra Anderson December 15, 2010 0
Hi Thomas;
Thank you very much.
;) CC #9104986

SaMi Martin December 23, 2010 0
Very creative and very nicely done; I can see why this was a winner! #9120583

Carla Capra Anderson December 23, 2010 0
Thank you, SaMi.
;) CC #9121255

Phyllis A. Houghton December 28, 2010 0
This is my favorite, although all of your digital darkroom photos are extraordinary. congratulations on the gold! Well deserved. #9127791

Carla Capra Anderson December 28, 2010 0
Hi Phyllis;
You are so kind, Thank you.
I really appreciate your visit.
;) CC #9128665

Laura E. Swan December 28, 2010 0
This is so fantastic! I'd love to learn how to do this!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Carla!!!!!
-Laura #9129161

Carla Capra Anderson December 29, 2010 0
Hi Laura;
Thank you!!!
Have an awesome 2011.
;) CC #9130574

Sherran Andersen January 02, 2011 0
Another thing on my to do list... sigh... one day. Very creative Carla. #9137765

Carla Capra Anderson January 02, 2011 0
Thank you, Sherran!
;) CC #9137790

Rod Partington January 17, 2011 0
Wow! This is an awesome image Carla!
Really creative and well done.Congrats on the gold,totally deserves it! #9167683

Carla Capra Anderson January 18, 2011 0
Hi Rod;
Thank you!!
I really appreciate your compliment and comment.
;) CC #9169825

Brian Smyer February 03, 2011 0
Very cool, a well deserved winner. #9210059

Carla Capra Anderson February 03, 2011 0
Thank you, Brian.
;) CC #9210655

Dale Hardin April 21, 2011 0
Carla, I can't believe I've missed so many of your rewards! Did all this happen when I was gone? Congratulations on this great win and on all the other finalists that I seem to have missed also. Such a great talent. #9360929

Carla Capra Anderson April 21, 2011 0
Hi Dale;
Thanks so much!!
;) CC #9361457

Songbird Cline July 01, 2011 0
very creative! #9498147

Patricia White December 18, 2011 0
Now that is really cool. Congratulations on this. I will have to try this on one of my sons photos. What an idea. #9874727

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 14, 2012 0
Wowza...love this outstanding dd work Carla!
Big congratulations!
jo ann c. #10275710

Carla Capra Anderson August 16, 2012 0
Thank you Songbird, Patricia and Jo Ann. #10277377

Emile Abbott March 10, 2016 0
Congrats on another Best of the Best, DD in BP's 20 years. #11445099

Lydia Williams March 11, 2016 0
Congratulations Carla on your
Best of EP! #11445847

Carla Capra Anderson March 12, 2016 0
Thank you very much, Emile and Lydia. It's such an honor! #11446007

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