Upon Our Clouded Hills

© Alex T. Mizuno

Upon Our Clouded Hills

Uploaded: December 26, 2010 00:56:31

Description


Although I was going to photograph the facade of St. Ignatius on Christmas Eve, I was excited when I found this spot by accident. What else could be better than a landmark building and its reflection! All I had to do was just to wait until the perfect timing of the very slim time slot. After the sunset, the building is lit up but the sky must not be pitch black. I could not miss this chance since more rainy days were expected from the next day. And then, a line of crowd came out of the church and walked across the frame. But my patience paid off.

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 26, 2010

You nailed this one, Alex! What a beauty! #1338579

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 26, 2010

Wow Alex - This is Very Impressive! Outstanding work! Jeff #9125326

Michelle Alton December 26, 2010

Great timing,, and a wonderful find and capture, Alex. #9125475

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 26, 2010

An award winner, Alex. Good luck!

UB. #9125815

Alex T. Mizuno December 26, 2010

Carolyn, Jeff, Michelle and Usman, thank you for your encouraging comments!! I wish you all a very Happy New Year!!! #9126401

Jean E. Hildebrant December 27, 2010

Beautiful shot and great timing. Patience does pay off :) #9127113

Alex T. Mizuno December 28, 2010

Thank you very much Jean! Yes, as photographers, we all need patience! #9128190

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 04, 2011

Beautiful, Alex!
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Alex T. Mizuno January 04, 2011

Thank you very much Lisa! Happy New Year!!! #9142636

Alex T. Mizuno January 04, 2011

Thank you very much Lisa! Happy New Year!!! #9142646

Alex T. Mizuno January 04, 2011

Thank you very much Lisa! Happy New Year!!! #9142647

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 07, 2011

Yes! Patients paid off for sure! The conditions became perfect thus you surely have a perfect image, Alex.

Truly lovely. It really stands out in your gallery!

-Laura :D

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Robert Baer January 16, 2011

you hit the perfect time. it is beautiful! #9165967

Tammy Espino January 18, 2011

Congrats on your great finalist! :) #9171756

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 19, 2011

I really love this image Alex.

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!!! ON YOUR TERRIFIC FINALIST !!!

WAY TO GO, Cousin!!!

-Laura #9172607

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 19, 2011

fantastic finalist, congratulations!!! #9172701

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 19, 2011

Its going in the right direction, Alex. CONGRATZ on the Finalist Award!

UB. #9172769

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 19, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9173356

Allen Hughes January 19, 2011

Outstanding shot, Alex. Wonderful finalist. #9175373

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 19, 2011

Congratulations!
A gorgeous finalist!
~♥~Lisa #9175967

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 19, 2011

Beautiful color and reflection, Alex! Congratulations! #9176602

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Alex! WTG! #9176676

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 19, 2011

Just AWESOME !!!


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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your outstanding, vibrant finalist Alex! #9176897

Phyllis H. Burchett January 19, 2011

Congrats on this stunning finalist Alex! #9177693

Elida Gutierrez level-classic January 19, 2011

Congrats and the best luck!!! #9177901

Renee Doyle January 19, 2011

Big congrats on this most deserving finalist Alex!! #9178399

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9179058

Ken Smith level-classic January 20, 2011

No surprise here, Alex. Congrats to you! #9179414

Debra R. Harder January 20, 2011

The colors, POV and reflections are outstanding, Alex! Huge congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb #9180005

Alex T. Mizuno January 22, 2011

Thank you so much everyone for your kind words and warm congratulations!! I really appreciate them!!! #9184526

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 23, 2011

Gorgeous winner Alex -- big congratulations!!! #9187562

Peter K. Burian January 23, 2011

This is an absolutely spectacular image.

Congratulations!!! #9187632

Linda D. Lester level-classic January 23, 2011

Awesome....Congratulations! #9187666

Tammy Espino January 23, 2011

Congrats on your win :) #9187700

Jessica Jenney January 23, 2011

Congratulations, Alex on your beautiful winner! #9187760

Phyllis H. Burchett January 23, 2011

Congrats Alex on this fabulous winner!!! #9187777

Ellen Hodges January 23, 2011

Huge congrats on your fantastic and beautiful win, Alex!!! #9187904

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 23, 2011

Huge congratulations on your fabulous win, Alex! #9188206

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 23, 2011

Congratulations on your wonderful winner! #9188216

Lisa B. North January 23, 2011

Alex, my long lost friend, you have outdone yourself with this stunning image. The colors are amazing, the lighting and composition are to die for! You are always on your game! Love it! Lisa #9188566

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 23, 2011

Cousin Alex! DID YOU SEE WHAT JUST HAPPENED???

HA!

***** WONDERFUL *****

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SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!! HUGE CONGRATS ON GOING 2nd place GOLD!

-Cousin Laura Emily! #9188588

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 23, 2011

Big congratulations on this awesome 2nd Place Win Alex!

jo ann c. #9188639

Mary K. Robison January 23, 2011

What a glorious reflection photo! Your patience definitely paid off, Alex!
CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned win! #9188645

Kathy Cline January 23, 2011

Alex this is just amazing and well deserved.

See you again next October! #9188744

Renee Doyle January 23, 2011

So happy to see this beauty again Alex!! Big congratulations to you on this excellent winner!! #9188897

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 24, 2011

congratulations on your wonderful winner!!! #9189349

Michelle Alton January 24, 2011

Gold for this Golden image, Alex. It is as it should be...WINNEr! #9189442

Lorna Shutter January 24, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved 2nd Place Win for this gorgeous image, Alex!!!!! :) Photobucket #9189951

Debra R. Harder January 24, 2011

WTG, Alex!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER! Deb #9190510

Mick Burkey January 24, 2011

Awesome image, Alex! Congratulations on a well-deserved win. #9190554

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 25, 2011

Big congratulations, Alex, on your newest GOLD badge!
Smiles,Lisa♥ #9193551

Alex T. Mizuno January 26, 2011

My dear BP friends, thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations!!! #9196174

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 27, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS.....!!!

UB. #9197120

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 27, 2011

Congratulations on your win Alex, I'm so happy for you!! #9198039

David M. Montero January 30, 2011

Congratulations Alex on your second place selection of this stunning shot. Well done! #9202485

Fran J. Jagger February 01, 2011

Congrats on your outstanding Win, Alex!!
Absolutely stunning!! :)
#9206715

Ellen Hodges February 02, 2011

Huge congrats on featured photo in PhotoFlash#94!!! #9208350

Alex T. Mizuno February 03, 2011

Usman, Donna, Dave, Fran and Ellen, thank you all for your kind messages!!! #9209342

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