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Abandoned Beauty

© R. J. Laudenbacher

Abandoned Beauty

Uploaded: August 03, 2012 02:40:38

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f/13, 1/60 sec., ISO-400, -1.3EV, 300mm focal length, 28-300mm lens, textures and effects in PS
~I pass by this beautiful old abandoned home every morning on the way to work and the morning sun hitting it is magnificent on certain mornings. This was one of those mornings~

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 03, 2012

You have done an Outstanding job with this one Becky!! #1478456

Gord MacEachern August 03, 2012

You caught some beautiful light here Becky. Lovely capture and treatment! #10260777

Marilyn Cornwell August 03, 2012

Beautiful composition and morning light! What a sad story to see such a beautiful ld house abandoned. #10260823

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 03, 2012

Beautiful colors and light, Becky. #10260841

Michelle Alton August 03, 2012

Wow! This is incredible, Becky. That ROOF is amazing. #10260879

Jack Gaskin August 03, 2012

Wonderful Light and just great work.
Seems to be A LOT of HOUSE such a shame to see it wasting away .

Jack #10260933

Danny B. Head August 03, 2012

Before I saw Michelle's remarks, I had the same thought. That roof is so unique. I can say this is the first like it that I have seen. Great processing, by the way! #10261016

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 03, 2012

I love it! I have never seen a roof like it! Awesome find and DD work! #10261035

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 03, 2012

Thank you all for all your kind remarks. Those roofs are common to this area so I never thought a thing about it! I guess it just goes to prove we take for granted what is right in our own backyards. #10261050

Robert R. Goodman August 03, 2012

Hi RJ,WOW!!That lighting is excellent.Beautiful capture my friend!!!! #10261100

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 03, 2012

Wonderful light and drama with the skies Becky. How sad it's abandoned, looks like a gret house #10261227

Anita Hogue August 03, 2012

What a beautiful find and as always your lighting and composition are fabulous! #10261297

Lynn M. Whitt August 03, 2012

I love the light and colors. Great composition to. #10261310

Rony Sagy August 03, 2012

Gorgeous. It is a beautiful building and lighting - spectacular. #10261372

Carol Flisak level-classic August 03, 2012

Beautiful image, Becky... excellent comp, wonderful light and terrific treatment! #10261729

John Connolly August 04, 2012

A beautiful rural scene captured at a perfect time of day! You have excelled yourself with this one! #10262823

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 05, 2012

What a gorgeous setting, Becky, and the light is perfect on this. I, too, have never seen a roof like this. Gorgeous, gorgeous work, as always. #10263607

Mariann Kovats level-classic August 05, 2012

Incredible! Gorgeous lighting, composition and work, Becky! #10264229

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 06, 2012

The sun was hitting this house just right, Doris! Beautiful!! Love your treatment too! #10265716

Priscilla J. Burgers September 24, 2012

Beautiful composition, lighting and textures. Great work, as usual, Becky! #10335782

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 24, 2012

Fantastic. Congratulations on your finalists, R.J. #10335848

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 24, 2012

Magnificent light and what a great sky. Beautiful image, Becky. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10335955

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 24, 2012

So beautiful. Congrats, Becky. #10336134

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 24, 2012

You are on a roll girl! Big congrats on another awesome finalist Becky!

jo ann c. #10336467

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 24, 2012

congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!! #10336725

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Congrats on another gorgeous finalist, Doris! #10336981

Nancy Marie Ricketts September 24, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderfully lit Finalist, Becky! #10337543

Danny B. Head September 24, 2012

I still like the roof! Congrats! #10337652

Pat Abbott level-classic September 24, 2012

Beautiful shot! Love that light! Congrats on another great finalist! #10337886

September 24, 2012

The lighting is beautiful, as is the post-production work. #10338150

Renee Doyle September 24, 2012

Gorgeous! Congratulations Becky!! #10339080

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 24, 2012

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist and the others, as well, Becky! #10339090

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 25, 2012

Beautiful capture & effects, RJ. I love the shingle pattern on the roof. Congratulations! #10341252

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 25, 2012

I so appreciate all of your comments as they always inspire me. #10341527

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic September 27, 2012

The light is spectacular, Becky. Huge congrats. #10343739

Ellen Hodges September 27, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with your beautiful finalists, Becky!!! #10344268

frank w. degenhardt September 28, 2012

This beauty was added to my favorites. Love the scene, the gorgeous colors and that amazingly beautiful glow of the light. Again you seem to have a lot of interest in the things that I enjoy for subject matter.
Congratulations on another well deserved Finalist my friend. #10344876

Gerri R. Jones September 29, 2012

Beautiful scene, outstanding finalist, Becky! :) #10346855

David M. Montero September 30, 2012

Chance favors the prepared photographer. Beautiful. Congratulations Becky! #10347926

Debra R. Harder October 03, 2012

I just love the light here, Becky! Wonderful details, colors, tones and processing too. Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL finalist! #10353644

Merna L. Nobile October 05, 2012


I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#10357097

Mary Timman October 18, 2012

Breathtaking lighting! #10374917

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