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Blue Bridge to Big Red

© Rona L. Schwarz

Blue Bridge to Big Red

Uploaded: May 01, 2011

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5-image HDR f/16, ISO 200, Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 @ 15mm.
Had a wonderful time with Ellen, Leslie, and Kathy shooting and talking photography in Holland, MI!
The Holland Harbor Lighthouse has a stormy history, beginning in 1847 with the arrival of the first Dutch settlers who attempted to establish a harbor. Monies finally came from the Federal Govt.in 1872 and the first lighthouse was erected. Once a steel tower & fog building in pale yellow; in 1936 the light and horn were electrified.

Exif: F Number: 16, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 15.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carol L. Fowler May 01, 2011

Great timing to capture the light. Beautiful creative colors. #1373690

Marcel J. Fernandez May 01, 2011

Rona, I lover the colors and comp in this beautiful image. #9383259

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 01, 2011

Terrific color and light, and great composition, Rona! #9383275

Gina Cormier May 01, 2011

WOW...so beautiful!!! We'll see this again!!!!!!! #9383348

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 01, 2011

Awesome, Rona! :-) k #9383443

Leslie McLain level-classic May 01, 2011

Love this capture and perspective, Rona. Beautiful. It was a definitely a fun photo trip. #9383446

Renata Gusciora May 01, 2011

Awesome shot,Rona!Incredible colors and fabulous pov! #9383522

Ellen Hodges May 01, 2011

Love this beauty, Rona!! Fab work and sooooo glad we all could meet up for our shoot! Awesome pov!! #9383740

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 01, 2011

Gorgeous capture of this lighthouse, Rona! Love the HDR and leading lines and the colors are wodnderful!! #9383820

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 02, 2011

Very Cool - Great job with the HDR and DD work Rona!! #9384223

Phyllis H. Burchett May 02, 2011

Fantastic capture and post work Rona, looks like you girls had a fun trip! #9384781

Kathryn Wesserling May 02, 2011

One special thing to add to the Big Red photographic experiences - each change in the light changes the hues of the red walls of the LH. It's especially fascinating morning and evening - during different seasons.

Wonderful shot, Rona. I'll ditto all the comments about this fun trip! #9385602

Rona L. Schwarz May 02, 2011

Thank you all very much for those kind comments! We had a fabulous time - I thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet and learn from Ellen, Leslie, and Kathy in person! What a treat! #9385774

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 03, 2011

Some excellent shooting here, Ms. Rona! :) Fantastic pov (love the very long line of blue railing and the inclusion of the rocks - great lead-ins!), fabulous color, superb dd work and what a expansive wide angle view...stunning work! Agreed - a winner! #9386737

Marty Straub May 03, 2011

Love the lines and shapes and the extraordinary tones of your creation, Rona. A stunning capture and excellent HDR work. #9387047

Debra R. Harder May 03, 2011

How much fun you must have had with the gals, Rona!! Wish I was there!! Love this image. The cool tones are excellent and add a lot to the feel and mood. The addition of the red Holland Harbor Lighthouse takes this image over the top. Awesome!!! Deb #9387392

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 03, 2011

Beautiful image, Rona, love the tones and mood!

Debby #9387541

Rona L. Schwarz May 03, 2011

Thank you all so much again! #9387909

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