Inspiring Photo: Bonsai #3761448

Bonsai [Contest Finalists April 2007]

Uploaded: April 29, 2007 12:41:22

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EF100mm, f/2.8, 1/800th Second, ISO100, -2/3ev, tripod, RAW
I liked the presentation of this old bonsai, against the vertical slats of the wood screen.
Another bonsai is blurred out, visible through the gaps, behind the screen.
04/07 Finalist - Catchall

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Dominick M. Dimacale April 29, 2007 0

Lovely image you captured here Christopher...Dominick #646221

Kathy L. Clark April 29, 2007 0

What a wonderful shot Christopher. #4227039

Allison Gaulin April 29, 2007 0

Beautiful- I thought this was a full size tree at first glance!! #4227143

Esther Smith April 29, 2007 0

The detail and color are amazing Chris! #4228514

Chris Budny April 30, 2007 0

Thank you all very much! #4228769

Kay E. Mahoney April 30, 2007 0

Nice capture,Christopher. Beautiful colors. #4228937

Janine Russell April 30, 2007 0

Chris, excellent colors, detail, clarity, lighting and composition. #4229040

Nikki McDonald April 30, 2007 0

I have always been fascinated by bonsai. This is a lovely photo. This old tree has wonderful character and your thought presents it so well. Great color and detail. #4229062

Chris Budny April 30, 2007 0

Thank you, folks! The collection of trees at the National Arboretum is worth a peek, if you're ever in DC! #4231080

Mick Burkey May 03, 2007 0

I like the tones on this one, Chris, and the comp. Wonder if the tree would be even better highlighted if the bg slats were more out of focus. I find them a bit distracting. But you might lose the contrast in subjects you are trying for. #4240542

Chris Budny May 03, 2007 0

Thanks, Mick... I may be back there next Saturday; I'll have to give another look. In this image, the bonsai was sitting about 2 feet in front of the panels; I'm not sure if I could achieve more DOF blurring... maybe it will give me a Photoshop exercise! #4242168

Tamera S. Phillips May 24, 2007 0

Congrats on this finalist Chris! #4319437

Nikki McDonald May 24, 2007 0

Way to go, Chris! Congratulations on this finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4319542

Holly Shao May 24, 2007 0

Congratulations, Chris, on this wonderful Finalist!!

Holly #4319664

Gail Vitikacs May 24, 2007 0

Yahooooooo! Again! Congratulations Chris! #4320010

Sharon Day May 24, 2007 0

Congratulations, Chris!!! Beautiful! #4320611

Jenny Bosmans May 24, 2007 0

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Chris! :) #4324107

Les Rhoades May 24, 2007 0

Congratulations on making it to the finals! #4324356

Lynn Haack May 24, 2007 0

Hi Chris..congrats on your finalist. I read your bio and it seems your investment has already paid off. Was it difficult to get started with an SLR? I have a Canon Powershot S3...and am looking forward to the transition to an SLR...but am a bit nervous too. Great work! Lynn #4324631

Don Johnson May 24, 2007 0

Another wonderful shot Chris. Congratulations on another Finalist Award. #4324679

Dr Silly May 24, 2007 0

Congrats Chris, on this wonderful finalist. :O)
#4324811

Datha Y. Thompson May 24, 2007 0

CONGRATULATIONS!! :0) WTG Chris!! #4325154

Sylvia Rossler May 24, 2007 0

Just beautiful !!! Big congrats Chris :o) #4325388

Chris Budny May 25, 2007 0

Thanks so much, everyone! I appreciate it! #4326368

Susan M. Hembree May 27, 2007 0

The clarity and colors are great in this; it's like I was actually there looking at it. Nice job on this, Chris! Congrats on the finalist! #4334102

Chris Budny May 27, 2007 0

Thank you Sue! The National Arboretum has a spectacular bonsai collection, and they often rotate them around; the next visit I made, this tree was no longer in front of the screen. #4335644

Lorri Shane May 29, 2007 0

Congratulations, Chris--it's beautiful!
Love the textures. Lorri #4340643

Chris Budny May 29, 2007 0

Thank you Lorri! #4342102

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