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~THE LIGHT FANTASTIC~

© Debbie E. Payne

~THE LIGHT FANTASTIC~

Uploaded: October 11, 2012 10:42:08

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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 53.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

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Michael Kelly level-classic October 11, 2012

Beautiful - I love the spots of light hitting the ground between the cloud shadows. Soft rich color and very crisp. I don't see a thing I would change. #1491754

Stephen Shoff October 11, 2012

I can't argue with this one either. Doesn't look to me like you need to to RV over here -- you can get the same shots from home. But we'd be more than happy to have you join us.

I'm noticing the pixelation along the ridge line again. I had the same problem with my picture with the sign in it. Has BP changed its compression algorithm? #10366024

Jeff E Jensen October 11, 2012

Fantastic! The light on the hill is amazing. The clouds are awesome. Nothing to not love about this, Debbie! #10366051

Debbie E. Payne October 11, 2012

Stephen -- If you are having it and so am I, then I am thinking it must have something to so with the BP side. It is frustrating me to see the pixelated version on BP when it is not appearing in PS or LR on my monitor. There are conflicting requirements on the site. One set says no more than 1600 pixels on the longest side and the other set is much less. So far I have been going with the longest thinking that the best must be the largest. Maybe that is thinking backwards. ...
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Dale Hardin October 12, 2012

Wonderful how you can make a simple hillside look amazing Debbie. Love the light. #10367110

Rita K. Connell level-classic October 12, 2012

is truely a beautiful hillside. You have done a great job at capturing the light. its just me the only distraction I find is the left lower corner ( road ) but it must not be that bad because no one else has mention it. #10367237

Stephen Shoff October 12, 2012

Debbie -- I resized the upload file for my picture of the sign on the beaver dam. The pixelation seems to have disappeared, or at least reduced. You can see it in my posted image thread.

So maybe the 1600 pixels on the longest side is no longer operative.

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lisa anderson October 13, 2012

What a beautiful picture! I happen to really like the road on the left-hand corner; it makes me wish I was driving down it #10367618

Brandi K. Mills October 13, 2012

Gorgeous! I agree with Lisa, I like the road. I don't think it takes away from the beautfiul landscape and helps you feel as though you are there. #10367683

Teresa H. Hunt October 13, 2012

Beautiful! The light is fantastic! #10368275

Debbie E. Payne October 14, 2012

Thanks to all. This proves that it is usually worthwhile to go back into older files and either re-process or discover one whose potential yo never realized before. This was one of the later. #10368646

Aimee C. Eisaman October 14, 2012

I think this is a beautiful shot too, but I would love to see more of an HDR version as well....just for some reason I think it would be great! :~) Also I love watching light and shadow of the clouds as they move across the land. Can imagine it moving in this image. #10368662

Debbie E. Payne October 14, 2012

I'll try that in a day or so. Today is taking on a life of its own. Yesterday we bought new appliances for the kitchen and today we are finishing up the bathroom in the hallway and hopefully putting the living room back to normal. It looks like Home Depot is in my house.

But the good news is we are going to a local fondue place for dinner - The Mona Lisa. Yum, I can hardly wait. #10368751

Beth Spencer October 14, 2012

This is beautiful! I love the light in it. #10369634

Nancy Marie Ricketts December 28, 2012

Congratulations, Debbie, on this superb finalist! #10482859

Teresa H. Hunt December 28, 2012

Congrats Debbie!! :) #10485416

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 28, 2012

I adore thoses colors and lighting, Debbie! Big CONGRATS!
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Beth Spencer December 29, 2012

Congratulations!! #10487332

Merna L. Nobile December 29, 2012


January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile
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Michael Kelly level-classic January 29, 2013

I saw this as a winner the first time I looked at it - glad the judges agreed. Congratulations. #10545083

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