Door County Lock

© John Caruso

Door County Lock

Uploaded: August 30, 2007 07:59:46

Description

(For the Photogroup 101's "Locks" Theme)

1/250 at f/6.3; Lens 70-200 f/4L; Focal Length 113; ISO 200; Hand Held; Natural Light

While on a boat tour in Door County, WI (Sturgeon Bay, to be precise), I saw this sea wall along the lock leading from the river to the lake. How could I resist it?

Comments

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2007

My first thought for a lock theme, was the locks on the C&O Canal here in DC! ;) Nicely done, and I'm glad to see another take on "Locks"! #726454

Michelle L. Frick August 30, 2007

Now there's a tough lock to get through! Fabulous find John! Great twist on the "lock" theme with great colors and comp!

Happy Theme Day! #4723812

Joy Rector August 30, 2007

love the detail #4723825

Bob Cournoyer level-classic August 30, 2007

Great lock indeed!
Love the comp/texture.. :-)

Happy Theme Day

Bob #4723830

Jenny Bosmans August 30, 2007

Excellent capture and perfect for the theme, John! :) #4723841

Susan Fox August 30, 2007

excellent shot John! All the elements work together perfectly. #4723843

John Caruso August 30, 2007

Thanks a million, Chris, Michelle, Joy, Bob, Jenny, and Susan! You make me feel all warm and squishy! #4723872

Amber Kennedy August 30, 2007

Great image and super eye! #4723890

Dr Silly level-classic August 30, 2007

Well John I was wondering if someone would put in this type of lock. I guess I should have know it would be you. LOL :O)
#4723988

John Caruso August 30, 2007

Thanks Amber!

And you can always count on me, Doc! #4724032

Jillian Danielson August 30, 2007

The colors and water look awesome,John!!! #4724414

John Caruso August 30, 2007

Thanks Jillian! #4724432

Daniella Puente August 30, 2007

Excellent details on the textures and color saturation! well captured :) #4724574

Mitch Spence level-classic August 30, 2007

Oh, you sneaky devil, you. Yes, have to admit it is indeed a lock. And a beautifully presented graphic look at it as well. #4724613

John Caruso August 30, 2007

Thanks so much, Daniella!

And thanks to you, too, Mitch. I didn't realize my horns were showing, LOL. #4724832

Kate Jackson August 30, 2007

Fabulous colours and reclections John. This is almost abstract and I love it! #4725030

John Caruso August 30, 2007

Thank you so very much, Kate! #4725124

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 30, 2007

I just love this, John. Skipped commenting the first time through because I already suspected it would be my favorite. It is. Hate to vote against myself :), but this has terrific lines (mostly vertical but in a horizontal composition and with that loop of rope to break up the linear--wow!), color (love that red and the punch of yellow with the basically neutral tones of the rest of the image), texture (water, metal, rope--great contrast)--it's a terrific entry and a great theme entry. Happy Theme Day. #4725832

Katarina Mansson August 30, 2007

Great interpretation of the theme, excellent colors, composition, lighting and textures. My kind of environment - my kind of picture - love it! #4726452

John Caruso August 31, 2007

Thanks, Nikki, for your very enthusiastic comment. I truly appreciate it!

And thank you, too, Katarina. I always love hearing from you! #4727365

Jeana Clark August 31, 2007

WONDERFUL COMPOSITION JOHN!!!
Outstanding colors, tones, textures and POV!!!
SUPER WORK!!!

~Jeana~ #4728785

John Caruso August 31, 2007

Thank you so very much, Jeana! #4728859

Martha N. Church September 20, 2007

This is a great shot! Love the rich, vibrant colors, details and composition. #4815840

John Caruso September 20, 2007

I appreciate you taking a look, Martha! #4816170

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 21, 2007

Oh, yay! Congratulations on this finalist, John!! #4820834

Autum Rhoades September 21, 2007

Congrats on your finalist, John! Whooo hooo!!! #4820882

Melissa G. Meiselman September 21, 2007

Congratulations John on this exquisite and most colorful finalist! #4821049

Dr Silly level-classic September 21, 2007

Congratulations John on your finalist. :O)
#4821082

Jeana Clark September 21, 2007

CONGRATS TO YOU JOHN!!!

~Jeana~ #4821175

Colleen Farrell September 21, 2007

Well-seen and beautifully executed, John! Glad to see your fave made the finalists--congratulations and good luck in the next round! #4821478

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 21, 2007

So happy to see your Countdown fav made it! Congratulations! #4822228

eileen bedford September 21, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist John. #4822277

John Caruso September 21, 2007

I want to thank you all for your well wishes! I had high hopes for this one, and am delighted that it was recognized. I appreciate all your kind words and support: you're fab! #4822802

Datha Y. Thompson September 21, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS John!!!! WTG :0) #4822894

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 21, 2007

Congratulations John...Dominick #4825638

Tarun Bose September 22, 2007

Big congrats John for your excellent finalist. #4825953

John Caruso September 22, 2007

I tip my hat in sincere thanks Datha, Dominick, and Tarun! #4828870

Cora Miller level-classic September 23, 2007

Very interesting image with great texture and strong lines. Congratulations on your finalist. #4830689

Susan Fox September 23, 2007

Congratulations Jonh! #4832002

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe September 23, 2007

Congratulations on your great Finalist, John! #4832348

Kara L. Hendricks September 24, 2007

Way to go John!!!!! #4836235

John Caruso September 24, 2007

Thanks so much Cora, Susan, Mike, and Kara! #4836427

Susana Ms Heide September 24, 2007

I loved this in our theme and I still love it just as much!!! Many CONGRATS John on this well deserved recognition!! #4841076

John Caruso September 25, 2007

Thanks again, Susana! I appreciate it very much. #4842838

Les Rhoades level-classic September 25, 2007

I know you wanted this to get a button. And it did!
Here are my belated Congratulations on your Finalist button! #4843808

John Caruso September 25, 2007

I'll take your congratulations ANY time, Les! Thanks so much! #4843866

Carol Teal September 25, 2007

I love the weathered look and feel of this one John! Excellent image and a huge congrats on your finalist! #4846670

John Caruso September 26, 2007

Thanks so much Carol! #4847701

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