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Morning Reflections

© Lynn Haack

Morning Reflections

Uploaded: February 07, 2008 12:21:54

Description

Canon Powershot S3-PS applied

Photo of a Great Blue Heron on a dock at our cabin on Lost Lake in northern WI. Early morning sunrise provided this silhouette lighting. Slight crop, sharpening, contrast, light rendering at 2 o'clock, brightness, curves, color sat, cloning and gaussian blur applied. Entered into Elements of Design.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: reserved, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 72.00 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 07, 2008

Fantastic capture Lynn! Jeff #849344

Molly A. O February 07, 2008

The contrast and gradation of the yellow really grabs your attention:) #5459738

Eva Pastor February 07, 2008

Stunning! #5459750

February 07, 2008

Nicely done!! #5459769

Cary Rogers February 07, 2008

Very cool presentation of this great capture, Lynn! #5459805

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 07, 2008

WOWWWWWWWWWWW, Lynne the colors are sensational , my friend!!! Everything else just as incredible also!!! Would love to see this again for sure!!! #5459815

Joan Kocak February 07, 2008

yes, a winner here~ #5459919

Joanne E. Bohenstengel February 07, 2008

SUPER DUPER, LYNN. COLORS ARE BRILLIANT. ANOTHER GREAT JOB. MOM #5459961

Tiia Vissak February 07, 2008

great colors & silhouettes! #5460023

Flavio Carnevale level-classic February 07, 2008

Great image!!!
Flavio #5460187

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe February 07, 2008

Great silhouettes, reflections and colors, Lynn! #5460549

aaaaa bbbbb February 07, 2008

I would say that all your work paid off cause this looks great. Love the bright color and silhouette. #5460749

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 07, 2008

Lynne, This is sooooooooooooo beautiful girl, Awsome colors and sillhouette!!! #5460934

Brett Dolsen February 07, 2008

Wonderfull Lynne!!Look forward to seeing this one again.
Brett #5460976

Colette M. Metcalf February 07, 2008

GORGEOUS!!!! #5461435

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 07, 2008

Beautiful! #5461477

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 07, 2008

another masterpiece Lynn...! #5461870

frank w. degenhardt February 08, 2008

Lynn- What a marvelous and eyecatching glow. So beautiful. Am so glad your on your way to recovery and entering pictures again. Pace yourself girl.
The silouetted look is awesome. Details are fabulous and the reflection superb. Love how you caught the ruffled feathers of the bird in the silouette. Clarity outstanding.
You sure did'nt loose your touch my friend.
Take care, have a most wonderful day, be safe. #5463745

Tammy Espino February 08, 2008

Awesome! :) #5464741

Susan M. Campbell February 08, 2008

Another great POV on your Heron. Well done. #5465204

Lynn Haack February 08, 2008

Jeff, Molly, Eva, Monica, Cary, Patrick, Joan, Joanne, Tia, Flavio, Mike Vicki, Peaches, Brett, Colette, Shelly, Stefania, Frank, Tammy and Susan.....many thanks for your support and kind comments. It is very much appreciated. Lynn #5466472

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 09, 2008

Wow Lynn, this is gorgeous too!!! Great colors, reflections and silhouettes!! #5467514

Lynn Haack February 09, 2008

Donna-many thanks for your lovely comments...I apppreciate it very much! Lynn #5469224

Imar De Waard February 10, 2008

A beauty, wonderfull! #5472745

Janet McNeil level-classic February 10, 2008

You have had a beautiful series!! Love the simplicity - outstanding capture!! #5474852

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 10, 2008

what a series Lynn... SPECTACULAR! #5476274

Lynn Haack February 11, 2008

Imar, Janet and Stefania....many thanks for your kind support. I enjoyed your galleries very much! Lynn #5478922

Eivor Kuchta February 13, 2008

Lynn, I just came across your gallery, and it's really impressive. Hard to choose a favorite, but this is stunning! The yellow is gorgeous, and it's a great silhouette. Makes me wonder what he's thinking about there, at his peaceful spot. #5490039

Lynn Haack February 14, 2008

Eivor...many thanks for your very thoughtful comments. I enjoyed your gallery very much! Lynn #5495971

Steve Mason February 23, 2008

Great shot, Lynn. Nice and simple, love the silhouette. #5538564

Lynn Haack February 24, 2008

Steve, thank you so much for your kind comments. I enjoyed a tour of your creative gallery! Lynn #5543593

Barbara Waldoch February 24, 2008

How gorgeous, Lynn! #5546177

Susan M. Hembree February 27, 2008

Wonderful, Lynn! #5564730

Lynn Haack February 28, 2008

Barbara and Susan...thank you both very much for your supportive comments. I am inspired by your beautiful galleries! Lynn #5568720

Maria Zammit March 01, 2008

Stunning capture and I say WINNER Lynn! #5580112

Lynn Haack March 09, 2008

Maria...thank you for your vote of confidence! I appreciate your kind words very much. You have a wonderful talent for photographic design concepts...Lynn #5615534

Tammy Espino March 22, 2008

Congrats on the birdie finlaist!!! :) Happy dancing for ya #5678269

Sylvia Rossler March 22, 2008

Another big congrats on this wonderful finalist Lynn :o) #5678362

Jeana Clark March 22, 2008


ANOTHER AWESOME FINALIST!!!
CONGRATULATIONS LYNN!!!

~J~ #5678845

Colleen Farrell March 22, 2008

Congrats on another terrific finalist, Lynn!! #5679729

Susan Fox March 22, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Lynn! #5680551

Colette M. Metcalf March 23, 2008

Congrats again:) #5681643

Eivor Kuchta March 23, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Lynn! So well deserved! I love this image. #5682413

Susan M. Campbell March 23, 2008

Another wonderful shot...congrats!! #5682836

Debra R. Harder March 23, 2008

This is AWESOME, Lynn! BIG CONGRATS on this WONDERFUL finalist! Deb #5682871

Jessica Jenney March 23, 2008

Congratulations, Lynn on your gorgeous finalist! #5682892

Cheryl E. Molennor March 23, 2008

Congratulations on this great finalist! #5682999

Lynne Morris March 23, 2008

Huge congratulations on this awesome finalist Lynn. Happy Easter to you and yours. #5683010

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 23, 2008

again another stunning finalist, congrats!!!!! #5684351

Cyn Valentine March 23, 2008

COngratulations Lynn! #5684883

Evy Johansen level-classic March 24, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Lynn!! #5686052

Joanne E. Bohenstengel March 24, 2008

Congratulations Lynn. I knew it would be chosen. Mom #5687328

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 24, 2008

WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOo
Big Congrats on your Beautiful finalist Lynn, best of luck in the next round!!! #5690640

Michael G. Marshall March 25, 2008

Congratulations on this finalist Lynn!
- Michael #5695590

Lynn Haack March 29, 2008

Many thanks to all of you for your very supportive comments. I am honored! Lynn #5715094

Kate Jackson April 14, 2008

Congrats Lynn on your wonderful finalists. Awesome colour and lighting! #5787265

Lynn Haack June 08, 2008

Thank you Kate! Lynn #6035519

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