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Standing Guard 2

© Vicki L. Filippin

Standing Guard 2

Uploaded: September 25, 2008 07:04:29

Description

Atlantis Resort, Nassau, Bahamas
Thank you, Datha, for your ideas!!
This is a pair of sculptured swordfish high atop the main entrance to this grand resort.
I used the Topaz Adjust filter and other edits to acheive the look I wanted.
Not a category I usually enter, but thought I would give it a try.
9/25 - Digital Darkroom

Exif: F Number: 7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 26.00 mm, Model: FinePix S7000

Comments

Rhonda Burger September 25, 2008

Pretty cool Vicki. I love the curves of the statue along with the curves of the clouds... all so harmonious. Rhonda #1004868

Daniella Puente September 25, 2008

This works very good Vicki! love the strong color contrast and impact :))) #6510716

Gena L. Talbot September 25, 2008

AWESOME VICKI!!!! Beautiful image, Love the colors and superb effects! Great work girl on this wonderful DD Image! :) #6510725

Dolly L. Davis September 25, 2008

Awesome work, Vicki! Great image! #6511009

Joy Rector September 25, 2008

well done #6511140

Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2008

This looks great, Vicki! Good job on the editing!! #6511228

Vicki L. Filippin September 25, 2008

Thanks so much Rhonda, Daniella, Gena, Dolly, Joy & Jean! This is WAY out of character for me, but thought I'd give it a try. I appreciate the feedback! #6511815

Stephanie Frey September 26, 2008

Beautiful colors and contrast Vicki!Cool image! #6514745

Vicki L. Filippin September 26, 2008

Thanks a bunch, Stephanie!! #6514814

Michael Umbreit September 26, 2008

Vicki - Very neat! You may need to spend more time in the darkroom! I find myself venturing in there way more often. :) - Mike #6517768

Vicki L. Filippin September 26, 2008

Thanks, Mike! DD is SOOO not my forte'; it's that addicting Topaz filter! I ran through a few of the preloaded adjustment on it and when this popped up I was like...hmmm...this could be interesting. I'll leave the DD work for other like you, Datha, Elida, Jean on a regular basis, though....lol #6517838

Ellen Hodges September 29, 2008

Fantastic capture, Vicki. Love the pov and effects! #6527407

Vicki L. Filippin September 29, 2008

Thanks so much, Ellen.
:-) #6527451

Christie R. Bielss September 29, 2008

Very cool! Great capture and effects! #6529166

Vicki L. Filippin September 29, 2008

Thanks, bunches, Christie!! #6529177

Irene Colling level-classic October 02, 2008

Excellent POV to best show off these great statues. #6542727

Vicki L. Filippin October 02, 2008

Thanks, Irene! I wasn't sure how the judges would feel about it, so I'm pretty thrilled it got THIS far! #6542790

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 02, 2008

Vibrant and beautiful Vicki! A great flowing capture, very eye catching! #6543039

Vicki L. Filippin October 02, 2008

Thanks, Donna! I really appreciate the positive feedback! #6543049

Sherry McClead October 02, 2008

Cool shot Vicki!! Congrats on the EP!!

Sherrybear :} #6545143

Aimee C. Eisaman October 02, 2008

Beautiful work with Topaz Vicki! It can be so difficult to take an interesting shot of statues, but you did a great job! Congrats on the EP! #6545351

Vicki L. Filippin October 02, 2008

Thanks Sherry & Aimee! I LOVE that filter! #6545475

Gary Lange October 17, 2008

A very creative image, Vicki! Love the POV...keep up the great work! #6615355

Vicki L. Filippin October 17, 2008

Hey, buddy! Thanks! How are you doing? #6615751

Dr Silly level-classic October 22, 2008

Congratulations Vicki on this finalist. :O)
#6639748

Jean E. Hildebrant October 22, 2008

WoooHoooo, Vicki! Look at that badge :-)
All that hard work is paying off! I hope it does great in the next round!!! #6639839

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 22, 2008

Oh Vicki, I can't wait til you see this :) Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #6640289

Debbie E. Payne October 22, 2008

Lovely, Vicki- Good luck over the next day or two! #6640473

Ulysses A. Villamin October 22, 2008

Awesome image, Vicki!!! Gratz on the FINALIST and goodluck on the finals ;) #6640733

Elida Gutierrez level-classic October 22, 2008

I remember this one, Wonderful work!!!

Congratulations on your FINALIST!!!
#6640995

Kara L. Hendricks October 23, 2008

Woohoo... I knew all the 101 help and extra work you put into this would pay off!!

COngrats!!! #6643199

Sherry McClead October 23, 2008

Congratulations on the Finalist!!! What a Fantastic Image!

Sherrybear :} #6643789

Sherry L. Davis October 23, 2008

Congrats Vicki! I am so happy this made finalist! #6643831

Irene Colling level-classic October 23, 2008

WooHoo!!!
Congratulations on your finalist Vicki. #6644102

M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2008

I spy a finalist... CONGRATS Vicki!!! And the DRU club says congrats too! #6644168

A P October 23, 2008

Congrats Vicki. I know this one makes you happy. Best of luck in the next round. #6644433

Stephanie Frey October 23, 2008

Congratulations on another Finalist, Vicki! #6645462

Gena L. Talbot October 23, 2008

Congratulations Vicki.... Such a wonderful finalist!!! WTG my friend :) #6645502

Vicki L. Filippin October 23, 2008

Thanks a whole bunch for all your well wishes Doc, Jean, Nikki, Debbie, UV, Elida, Sherry, Sherry, Irene, Christine, Ann, Stephanie and Gena! I truly could not be more surprised. #6647891

Susan Fox October 23, 2008

This is a super photo! Love the pov! Congrats Vicki!!! #6648369

Vicki L. Filippin October 23, 2008

Hi Susan! Thanks SO much!
:-) #6649367

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 24, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist! I'm very happy for you Vicki! #6653172

Vicki L. Filippin October 24, 2008

Thanks, Donna! I'm completey shocked! #6654991

Leland N. Saunders level-classic November 11, 2008

Great job, Vicki ...

Lee #6740833

Vicki L. Filippin November 11, 2008

Thanks so much, Lee! #6742224

Corinne M. Thompson November 12, 2008

Cool image Vicki! Congrats on the Finalist! #6746343

Vicki L. Filippin November 12, 2008

Thanks a bunch, Corinne!
:-) #6746603

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