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Age Old Beauty

© Richard Hardt

Age Old Beauty

Terry Pecka 2/25/2008 6:03:41 PM

Excellant shot. I like the lighting on the tree. Terry. #863217

Denny E. Barnes 2/25/2008 7:00:18 PM

Excellent Richard. I missed this one the first time around. Exceptional, just like the others!!! Keep up the good work.
Denny #5551556

Susan Heath 2/25/2008 8:07:58 PM

Incredible comp and lighting. Very, very lovely, Richard. #5551831

Sara R. Worsham 3/7/2008 8:31:59 PM

Amazing shot! #5609604

Jeana Clark 3/22/2008 1:32:16 PM


WOW Richard!!!
EXCELLENT FIND AND COMP!!!
Superb and WELL DESERVED FINALIST!!!
Congratulations!!!

~J~ #5678402

Denny E. Barnes 3/22/2008 10:35:35 PM

Beautiful and deserving, Richard!! Congratulations!!!
Denny #5681018

Lynne Morris 4/27/2008 12:47:37 AM

Wow RIchard, this is an awesome image, so dramatic! Huge congratulations on your finalist and POTD award. #5846554

Homeira Ch Yaseri 4/27/2008 2:02:05 AM

One of the best shots I'ver ever seen. #5846703

Kanwaljit Singh 4/27/2008 3:24:40 AM

Dear Richard,
It is really a great shot. You have captured the essence of the subject also
Kanwaljit #5846771

Joy Rector 4/27/2008 4:15:33 AM

congrats on the POTD #5847017

Josselyne Klecanda 4/27/2008 4:26:52 AM

Great shot. Well done. #5847094

Linda D. Krehbiel 4/27/2008 5:31:08 AM

After shooting back to back weddings this weekend and a family shoot in a couple of hours, I sat here exhausted... opened up your picture... and could completely feel the smile coming across my face! Thanks for the peaceful, beautiful image. #5847305

Christie R. Bielss 4/27/2008 5:41:36 AM

Very peaceful. Lovely shot. Congrats on POTD! #5847363

Nikki McDonald 4/27/2008 5:55:03 AM

Wonderful lighting and depth of color. Love the composition. Congratulations on the POTD on this finalist. #5847435

Kathy L. Clark 4/27/2008 6:00:59 AM

Very lovely light and composition Richard. Congratulations on your POTD. #5847465

Lindley Johnson 4/27/2008 6:34:54 AM

Perfect light, beautiful rich colors, and excellent composition - well-done, Richard! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD. #5847569

Kelly Heaton 4/27/2008 6:43:32 AM

Just Beautiful! Looks like a nice strong tree...This reminds me of a Bible verse I just read...They are strong, like a tree planted by a river. Psalms 1:3
Congrats!! #5847585

Siete Meeter 4/27/2008 7:13:17 AM

Incredible comp and lighting. Very, very lovely, Richard. #5847690

RC Fritz 4/27/2008 7:18:24 AM

Fabulous shot. Excellent details and lighting!! Great!! Congratulations, Richard!! #5847704

Evy Johansen 4/27/2008 8:14:10 AM

This is beautiful, Richard! Wonderful light and colors! Great composition! Congratulations on your POTD!! #5847897

Daniella Puente 4/27/2008 9:00:43 AM

Amazing light and composition, congrats on this POTD! #5848037

Kathleen R. Struckle 4/27/2008 9:02:06 AM

Absolutely stunning. Congrats on your wins!! :) #5848039

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton 4/27/2008 9:07:35 AM

Terrific lighting.. Great capture!! Congrats on your finalist and POPD!!! #5848054

Jeana Clark 4/27/2008 9:17:28 AM


Congratulations are in order again!!
FANTASTIC choice for POTD!!!
AWESOME Richard!!!!
WELL DONE!!!

~J~ #5848093

Richard Hardt 4/27/2008 9:23:23 AM

Thanks everyone!
I'm overwhelmed.
RH #5848117

Lori Carlson 4/27/2008 9:26:36 AM

This is one incredible shot Richard!
Dramatic beauty at its best!!
Way to go!! Big congrats on all your recognition! :0) #5848133

Robert A. Farmer 4/27/2008 2:26:49 PM

Richard,

Your entry was an excellent example of "right place right time". Thanks for showing it off!

The recognition was well deserved.

~ Rob ~
#5849101

Donna LaMattino Pagakis 4/27/2008 3:04:18 PM

The lighting and moody sky makes this image OUTSTANDING Richard. An excellent potd and finalist. Huge congrats!! #5849254

Yves Rubin 4/27/2008 6:55:37 PM

This is simply gorgeous Richard, everything about it, the light, subject, and composition are very special. Congratulations!!! #5850082

Cheryl Meisel 4/27/2008 10:30:41 PM

Just beautiful! From the angle to the composition, nothing like a beautiful tree to top it off. Love it!
BIG CONGRATS on your wins with this neat shot!
Cherylm #5850711

Allan L. Dy 4/29/2008 7:25:28 PM

Excellent shot! Congratulations. #5859975

anonymous 2/8/2009 3:50:13 PM

Just beautiful. I'm thumbing through your gallery. You have some amazing landscape images. Well done! #7142833

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I thought of this one in considering composition with simplicity in the backgound.
Lighting was late day side light with lots of shadows for drama.

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 190.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Uploaded on 2/25/2008 11:29:20 AM

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