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Under the oak...

© Damian P. Gadal

Under the oak...

Uploaded: December 04, 2002 10:35:14

Description

Now the way the book ends up is this, Tom and me found the money that the robbers hid in the cave, and it made us rich.

Comments

Robert Pranagal December 04, 2002

Fantastic sense of depth, Damian
Great image. #14673

Jak R. King May 26, 2019

Very good atmospheric image. Well done. #27979

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thanks Robert & Jak!

I was across a small ravine when I took this... #27981

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Nice shot and even better story :0) The light really separates the planes of the scene and gives it a 3D feel. Good work.

Murry #27987

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thanks Murry!

You'll have to thank Mr. Twain for the story... #27994

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 26, 2019

Great shot, Damian. #28002

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Carol! #28028

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

Dynamite shot, Damian! The composition you chose really sets the atmosphere and mood and the story line is the icing on the cake. Love it :-) #28036

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you so much Gary. I really appreciate it... I was wandering around this like and spotted this guy off in the distance and snapped a quick shot. I like how it turned out, and it just seemed to go with the intro to Huck Finn! #28067

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 26, 2019

I think this is about my favorite of all your stuff! I just love it!!! #28081

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you so much Carolyn! #28087

Cheryl Meisel May 26, 2019

How lovely as always, and we even get a story WITH THIS ONE LOL. Cheryl #28092

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

I needed an afternoon laugh... Thanks Cheryl!!! #28134

Elizabeth A. Zibas May 26, 2019

Beautiful work and the story is just so fitting. Very inspiring work. I love it. #28141

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thanks Betsy! I also browsed through your gallery, very nice work!!! #28144

A.Aziz S. Ayash May 26, 2019

Great shot Damian. #28146

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you A.Aziz - I'll have to look and see what else I have from that day... It was my first time at the lake. #28151

Ellen Peach level-classic May 26, 2019

I love this too, the lighting is wonderful! #28164

Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019

Love the composition and mood of this image Damian. Nicely done! #28171

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

WOW - I never expected the response that I've gotten for this shot... and I thought I had nothing to post today :-)

Thank you Ellen (really liked your Gallery - especially the rear view shot) and thank you Heather for all your inspiration! #28173

Kerry Drager May 26, 2019

Terrific photo, Damian, and well-deserving of all the comments!
Kerry #28195

Robert Pranagal May 26, 2019

A winner for sure... #28196

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Kerry & Robert! I'm flattered! #28259

Monika Sapek May 26, 2019

Great scene with some atmosphere (Did you take this picture in summer or the beginning of fall?). It’s a pleasure to look at this. Nice photo, Damian!
Monika
#28415

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thanks Monika! This was taken about 3 weeks ago... late November. #28416

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Three weeks ago??? Thats unheard of!!?

. This is really awsome Damian. It stopped me in my tracks. The person does it for the picture. He gives it a sense of scale. Looks like a cliff. Very intersting. This is one of the best that I've seen from you! great job. #28421

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thanks Donna! I really really appreciate it... I just checked the file and I took this on November 17th, so 3 weeks ago is about right. We were having a heat wave at the time and it was in 80's for over a week... I've attached a couple more from the same day... #28422

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thanks Donna! I really really appreciate it... I just checked the file and I took this on November 17th, so 3 weeks ago is about right. We were having a heat wave at the time and it was in 80's for over a week... I've attached a couple more from the same day... #28423

Cheryl Tessens May 26, 2019

I dont know what more I can say Damien.I think everyone before me have done a very good job of saying pretty much all that can be said about this image.I am crazy about the story line!It is very befitting of this image.The tree is very majestic and powerful and speaks greatly of age. #28450

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thanks Cheryl!

You just reminded me of something I completely forgot about.

Abour 4 years ago, Kendall-Jackson moved into this part of the State, as wineries are booming business in Northern Santa Barbara County.

To get ready to start their operations, they bought some property and set about to get it ready for their crops.

In order to do so, they cut down about 1,000 of these oaks.

Well, you can only imagine the ruckus it caused. So much so, that the County Board of Supervisors discussed it at length and passed an Ordinance governing how, when and why oaks should be removed.

Since I live in the City, I never put the two together.

As far as I can tell all parties seem to be working together on managing the land to the benefit of the community... #28459

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Geez Damian, what else can I add? :) Just love this, WONDERFUL work! #28502

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Kathleen!!! :-) #28539

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 26, 2019

Congrats Damian! #37184

A. J. Perry May 26, 2019

Congratulations Damien and Good Luck to you. #37216

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Carol & Albert! I'm honored!

I never expected this, really, I saw this guy or girl and was just playing around with my zoom to see what kind of shot I could get from a distance and volia...

Thanks again! #37235

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Congratulations Damian! I knew this one would be picked.It's a great shot! #37254

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Donna! Coming from you it's truly an honor! #37287

Elizabeth A. Zibas May 26, 2019

This is by far my favorite shot. It's perfect in so many ways. Very inspiring work Damian and a great big congrats to you--it is very well deserved. #37416

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Congratulations Damian! Wonderful shot (and another great one I missed when it was posted)!

Cathy :) #37516

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Betsy & Cathy! I've learned a lot from this shot. It was a fluke, and I certainly have been overwhelmed by the response. Taught me to take a 2nd look at what's around me, that's for sure! #37562

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

I missed this one too, Damian....and I'm sorry I did! Congrats!! I feel peaceful and relaxed just looking at it! Your story reminds me of "The Shawshank Redemption"....he can live the good life he deserves now. And you deserve to win with this fantastic image!! #37566

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Dolores! You and all the other fine folks at BetterPhoto have been an inspiration to me! #37591

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 26, 2019

Amen to all the above!! #37623

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Carolyn! #37731

Monika Sapek May 26, 2019

Congratulations Damian!
Monika
#37882

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

Damian, it will surprise me if this doesn't make Grand Prize! It has all the right stuff! Congratulations, so far and good luck with the next level! #37967

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Like I told you, this is WONDERFUL! Congrats! :) #37973

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Monika, Gary and Kathleen! Again, I appreciate everyone's kindness and support! #38079

Lianne E. Cook May 26, 2019

ergh, another pic I missed - I LOVE your story and the image, Congrats! :o) #38594

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Thank you Lianne! :-) #38884

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