Inspiring Photo: Element #14712074

Element

Uploaded: October 20, 2014 | Entered: October 31, 2018 00:12:22

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This Photographer Was In His Own World.
In His Element. Just like you and I get when we are doing our photo thing. He might have just looked like another photographer to some, but I felt his tune. And he was in it.

This was taken the same evening that Julianne Bradford and I did a sunset shoot in Oceanside, California last month. This male photographer was speaking a foreign language but we shared the same universal language of the joy of photography. Tomorrow I will show you what he was taking photos of, because I was waiting in line to do the same. As soon as he moved over, I moved in! Lol...

SPE Filter used.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

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Mary K. Robison October 21, 2014

Pom, I really like this creative interpretation of that day and its mood. I think a LOT of people will be checking this one out. Fingers crossed that the judges will be among them...
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Laura E. Swan October 21, 2014

Thank you so much Mare. Your support and feedback mean so much to me. I love how defined he is and how semi abstract the rest turned out. I hope the judges like it as much as we do. HeeHee. :))) Night night and thank you again. -Pommy #11164158

Ann Coates October 21, 2014 1

This is so cool Laura, a real work of art! #11164165

Gord MacEachern October 21, 2014

Cool indeed Laura! #11164181

Stephen Zacker October 21, 2014 1

Fantastic presentation.. photography is a universal language, no #11164267

Annette Carr October 21, 2014

I love this. #11164301

Monnie Ryan October 21, 2014

Outstanding creation! #11164339

Teresa Burnett October 21, 2014

Love your treatment of this image, Laura....and I know exactly what you are saying about him being in another world!! When it's just you, your camera and your subject....some of my most peaceful moments!! Beautiful work here, girl!! #11164423

Amanda D. Austwick October 21, 2014

Laura, again you have outdone yourself with this beautiful creation. And him being in tune with his element is so true! #11164461

John Connolly October 21, 2014

A beautifully presented image Sister Swanee! I love your DD work here!
Sorry, gotta rush, we are off to have lunch with Sister Pat and Graham today! #11164595

Val Feldman October 21, 2014

Another wonderful creation, Ms Laura - love the colors and how you detached him from the extraneous elements surrounding him - permitting him to fully be in the "zone" where nothing is more paramount than what is being viewed thru the lens....guess all I'm saying is I like your symbolism here. :) Very cool, LOTW, very cool! #11164670

Terry Cervi October 21, 2014

What a cool shot, Laura! I love the colors in this! Can't wait to see tomorrow's pic! #11164831

Laura L. Gonzales October 21, 2014

Spectacular capture and BEAUTIFUL Color! !! Love the treatment! Wonderful and very creative!! Hoping for a WIN!!! :) #11164979

Gina M. Savage October 22, 2014

Stunning work, Laura! #11165055

Wm Nosal October 22, 2014

Cool Image, Laura! #11165395

Ellen Hodges October 23, 2014

Super capture and wonderful pizzaz image, Laura!! #11166059

Laura E. Swan October 23, 2014

Hi Gina, Wm and Ellen! :)) !! Thank you so much. I had fun taking this photo and even more fun in DDR! :D I appreciate the visits! #11166113

Emile Abbott October 23, 2014

Outstanding DD work Laura #11166259

Joannie Bertucci October 23, 2014

Laura, you totally captured him in his element and "in the zone"! Love your creative presentation and how the photographer over takes his surroundings! Fave! #11166739

Laura E. Swan October 23, 2014

Hi Emile and Joannie! Thank you so much! Your feedback means a lot to me! :D #11166740

Laura L. Gonzales November 08, 2014

Good luck sis in the next round!! Congrats on your EFP!!!! :) #11181450

Laura E. Swan October 31, 2018

Thank you all for your wonderful comments and for the visit!!
-Laura :) #11733696

Amanda D. Austwick October 31, 2018

This should have placed this month in photos of photographers. #11733759

Laura E. Swan October 31, 2018

Maybe it still can? I put it in under the deadline... Thanks for commenting, Amanda! Wait to see :D
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Emile Abbott November 29, 2018

Stunning work Laura. Congrats on fantastic finalist. Stay warm this winter. #11739536

Tammy M. Anderson November 29, 2018

Beautiful colors, textures and treatment. Congrats!! #11739589

Reynaldo D. Reyes November 29, 2018

Awesome shot Laura!... Congrats on your Finalist!...Rey #11739672

Laura E. Swan November 30, 2018

Hi Emile, Tammy and Rey! It's so nice to see you all. Thanks so much for your great feedback! :D I'm kind of fond of this image, too! #11739736

Ann Coates November 30, 2018

I love watching photographers take photos, you captured the moment perfectly. Love your editing work Laura. #11739743

Amanda D. Austwick November 30, 2018

Congratulations on your Finalist Laura! #11739823

Amanda D. Austwick November 30, 2018

Congratulations on your Finalist Laura! #11739827

Laura E. Swan December 01, 2018

Hi Everyone! Thank you so very much!! :D !! #11740263

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 11, 2018

Hi, MSSSLala. Have I really not seen this image before? Maybe on Fb. Anyway - I love what you did to this scene. No doubt about the focus of attention, and one can still see all the action behind him. He really does seem lost in his own world. Congratulations on a fantastic finalist!!! <3 :) #11741744

Laura E. Swan December 11, 2018

Thank you SSSKiki! Your comments mean a lot to me.

SSSLala :D #11741793

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