Inspiring Photo: Ethereal #3245391

Ethereal

Uploaded: January 08, 2007 12:41:39

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The Taj Mahal. Agra, India. Buzz filter applied.

Comments

randy dannheim January 08, 2007

Impressive image Steve, I like the Buzz #584664

Remi Trepanier January 08, 2007

Wondeful capture Steve, Terific effects. #3796470

Lynne Morris January 08, 2007

Wow Steve what a beautiful image, I would never have thought of buzzing the Taj, this is gorgeous work! #3796487

Steve M. Harrington January 08, 2007

Thanks very much, Randy, Remi and Lynne.

I think the Taj is the world's most beautiful building, and I got nice photographs of it on a number of occasions. Yet none of them ever quite captured the exquisite lightness and balance I felt when seeing it. Then I tried Buzzing it while playing around and decided I was a little closer to conveying what it is like.

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Mitch Spence January 08, 2007

This is graphically terrific. And the buzz effect is absolutely right for it. And the birds. Well. Beautiful. #3796658

Steve M. Harrington January 08, 2007

Thank you, Mitch. I've heard a number of people put down the Buzz filter as a gimmick, but there are times when it serves well.
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Jeff Robinson January 08, 2007

Great Job Steve! Outstanding composition, colors and application of the buZZ filter! Jeff #3797084

Steve M. Harrington January 08, 2007

Thanks a lot, Jeff. I'm pleased you like it.
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Kay E. Mahoney January 08, 2007

Beautiful capture. Love the colors and scene. #3797639

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 08, 2007

Awesome perspective, beautiful image, great colors and effects. #3798138

Steve M. Harrington January 08, 2007

Thanks very much for your nice comments, Kay and Donna.
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Nadine A. Lewis January 09, 2007

EXCELLENT image, Steve!!! I LOVE the buZZ effect you applied to this...it looks GREAT!!! <>< #3799250

Steve M. Harrington January 09, 2007

Thank you for your nice comment, Nadine. #3800286

David Pratt January 09, 2007

Steve, This is absolutely beautiful. It is so peaceful and serene! The Bizz filter is perfect. Excellent job my friend!

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Cyn Valentine January 09, 2007

Beautiful!! Wonderful effects and color..great job Steve!! #3801372

Steve M. Harrington January 09, 2007

I really appreciate your comments, Dave and Cyn.
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Vladan D. Djordjevic January 09, 2007

Beautiful picture! Great composition, color, reflection, efects! #3801535

Steve M. Harrington January 09, 2007

Thank you, Vladan. #3801601

paola A. Jofre January 12, 2007

Love the capture Steve!! Beautiful image. You did a great job with the buzz effect. #3811511

Steve M. Harrington January 12, 2007

Thanks very much, Paola. #3811856

Colleen Farrell January 16, 2007

Very beautiful, Steve! I just did a search on the buZZ filter because it's a "toy" I'd like to get and I came across your photo. Of course, the buZZ wouldn't have done much if you hadn't had a great image to begin with--well done! #3826810

Steve M. Harrington January 16, 2007

Thank you, Colleen. I'm pleased you like it.
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Joan Powell January 16, 2007

Beautiful scene , love the reflection . I take it you do a lot of traveling . #3828563

Steve M. Harrington January 16, 2007

Thank you for your comment, Joan. I did get around a fair bit, but I'm afraid the days of some of most cherished travel, India and Southeast Asia, are over. However, there's plenty to see nearer home. :)
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Amy JACKSON January 16, 2007

Very beautiful image, Steve!! Wonderful colors and use of effects! #3828743

Steve M. Harrington January 16, 2007

Thanks, Amy. This image is the result of my determination to do at least one picture with subtle hues! :)
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Michael S. Baker February 02, 2007

Excellent work on this image, Steve. I'm a big fan of the buzz filter--you used if very well here!

Very nice job!
Regards,
Mike B- #3905644

Steve M. Harrington February 02, 2007

Thanks for your nice comment, Mike. I appreciate it.
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Carol Teal February 22, 2007

I was so sure I commented on this already that I looked 3 times for my name! Since it wasn't there, I am leaving a comment now; I love this! The symmetry, colors, and buzz make this such a beautiful image! #3974694

Steve M. Harrington February 22, 2007

Thank you, Carol. It's nice to hear from you.
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Debra Booth February 24, 2007

Beautiful capture of this fantastic place! Congrats on your finalist!! #3985134

David Pratt February 24, 2007

Wow! Sir Saturation! Excellent my friend! Congratulations a 2nd time!

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Steve M. Harrington February 24, 2007

Thanks a lot, Debra and Dave. Don't you think I was admirably restrained on my saturation here? :)
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Mitch Spence February 24, 2007

Knew this one was a winner, Steve. Absolutely had to be. #3986092

Steve M. Harrington February 24, 2007

Thank you very much, Mitch. You know how much I value your opinion.
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Ken Jarvis February 25, 2007

Congratulations again Steve! #3989075

Kay E. Mahoney February 25, 2007

Steve, Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3989433

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2007

Congratulation, Steve!!!!! Fantastic image!!!!! Best to you in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3990422

Steve M. Harrington February 25, 2007

Thank you for your support, Ken, Kay and Kitty.
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Carol Teal February 25, 2007

Steve, congrats on your finalist! I especially love the colors and effects! #3992084

Steve M. Harrington February 25, 2007

Thanks Carol. To tell the truth, I had two similar images from that morning. The one you see had the superior tones and hues. The other had the three birds, which I felt added so much to the symbolism I was after. Obviously, I used the best of each image.

The story of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz and the building of the Taj is one of the world's great love stories.

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Colette M. Metcalf February 25, 2007

Congrats again, Steve!! #3992690

John V. Roscich February 26, 2007

BEAUTIFUL IMAGE STEVE
CONGRATULATIONS
JOHN #3997749

Steve M. Harrington February 26, 2007

Thank you, Colette and John. #3997758

Sam Britt February 26, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Steve. #3998448

Steve M. Harrington February 26, 2007

Thanks a lot, Sam. #3998461

Marilyn Flanagan May 16, 2007

This is the most beautiful photograph of the Taj that I have ever seen! Wonderful work, Steve. #4288549

Steve M. Harrington May 16, 2007

Thank you, Marilyn. I'm flattered by your comment.
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Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 01, 2007

This is so cool.. Like how you see this world. #5012843

Steve M. Harrington November 01, 2007

Thank you, Philippe! Whenever I doubt my vision, I will think back to your comment. :)
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Lisa J. Boulden January 17, 2008

Such a fabulous capture of the Taj Mahal!!! Masterful use of effects, too, Steve!
~Lisa #5356351

Steve M. Harrington January 18, 2008

I'm pleased you got into the "back forty" of my gallery, Lisa. :) Thank you.
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Susan Jane Allen June 14, 2009

Gorgeous colour! #7628591

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