On Nature's Edge (2)

© Lisa J. Boulden

On Nature's Edge  (2)

Uploaded: September 28, 2008 06:20:08

Description


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Niagara Falls, USA
Up close, tourists not only have a glorious view, but also experience the roar and the mist of these majestic cascades.
A feast for the senses!

Nikkor 18-200VR @180mm
f16 4sec EV+0.5 ISO 200

(tidied-up a bit and resubmitted)

Good News: Was just notified that this image will be displayed in the regional
Nov/Dec issue of AAA's 'Going Places' magazine. :)


Exif: F Number: 9.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 60/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 560, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Marilyn Cornwell September 28, 2008

This is fantastic! You've captured the Niagara experience and created a stunning photo.

Congratulations,
Marilyn #1006518

Donna W. Neal September 28, 2008

Congratulations Lisa on making the AAA magazine! I love how your eye is lead into the picture by the tourist and then ending with the wonderful falls softness and colors and textures. #6523223

Karen Engelbreth September 28, 2008

Congratulations Lisa !!!
Fantastic view and capture..... #6523350

Kim L. Ludwig level-deluxe September 28, 2008

Wow Lisa!! I have never seen a photo like this capturing the falls and tourists together!! This is awesome!
And congratulations on making the AAA magazine! That is so exciting!!!! :) #6523494

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 28, 2008

Great presentation and lighting here, Lisa. Congrats on being selected for AAA magazine. Good luck here too. #6523874

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 28, 2008

Super image here, Lisa. Beautifully done. #6524067

Arlene Krassner September 28, 2008

What an honor for this lovely image. Congratulations Lisa. #6524705

Janet Daniel September 28, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa! WTG! It's an amazing image! #6525559

Mary E. Lake September 28, 2008

Congratulaions Lisa. I just mentioned the falls to my husband tonight. Would love to go and visit there. :) #6525863

eileen bedford October 04, 2008

FANTASTIC Capture, congrats on your mag. spot, well deservied.... #6553017

Karen Engelbreth October 13, 2008

Big congrats on your POTD, Lisa...... #6590591

Tiia Vissak October 13, 2008

congratulations! #6590617

Andre Goldstein October 13, 2008

Congrats on your wonderful POTD Lisa! #6590632

Steve M. Harrington October 13, 2008

Way to go, Lisa! :)
Steve #6590641

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 13, 2008

Congratulations Lisa on your POTD win!


Dominick #6590648

Les Rhoades level-classic October 13, 2008

Congrats on your POTD selection! #6590668

Chris Ebben October 13, 2008

Congratulations on your POTD win & on making the AAA magazine! This sure is a wonderful image. Great POV, I can almost feel the mist on me. Well done=^..^= #6590711

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 13, 2008

Congrats again, Lisa. #6590719

Brett Dolsen October 13, 2008

Congratulations Lisa on this stunning work and achievment!!Brett #6590724

Avril Young October 13, 2008

wow out of this world stunning...great work, congrats to both for the mag and POTD. #6590794

Susie Peek-Swint October 13, 2008

Fabulous capture Lisa ~ many congrats on POTD and AAA magazine ~ WTG! #6590799

Dennis Gay October 13, 2008

G'day Lisa,

A great big, HUGE, Aussie "Gdonya" award for your most deserved POTD!!!!!

You go girl!

GB
Dennis #6590914

Michelle Alton October 13, 2008

Oh my GOODNESS, Lisa. I missed this its first time around...don't know how! It is a brilliant, original, creative piece of artistry. Deserves to be a Grand Prize! Let's hope!
Congratulations on POTD! #6590945

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 13, 2008

Wonderful Image Lisa your work never EVER lets us down! -Laura :)

Yeeewho!!! POTD! #6590957

Hendrik Storme October 13, 2008

Congrats on your fantastic POTD,Lisa!!! #6590971

Mike Crosby October 13, 2008

Awesome picture Lisa! Congratulations on the Picture of the Day and the magazine cover! Looks like your "going places"! : ) #6590985

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 13, 2008

Congratulations on both well-deserved recognitions for this wonderful photo, Lisa. I love that you were able to capture the falls with a slow shutter speed and still have nice detail on the people. The pov and composition here are both great. #6590994

Bill Johnson October 13, 2008

Lisa, This is a truly awesome photo. Congrats on your POTD. #6591021

Karen K. Givens October 13, 2008

Congratulations Lisa, on your POTD. Great capture. #6591104

Mark S. Cox October 13, 2008

Lisa, congratulations on your POTD. Well deserved! #6591219

October 13, 2008

Congratulations Lisa, on your POTD. #6591233

Carol Teal October 13, 2008

Fantastic image! Love the colors of the water and how by including the people, you show us just how large and powerful the falls are. I am not sure I would trust that rail's strength with all those people leaning against it! Congrats on you POTD Lisa! #6591258

Stephanie Frey October 13, 2008

Congrats on you POTD Lisa! So glad you got it for this one! #6591307

Joy Rector October 13, 2008

congrats on the POTD #6591318

Josselyne Klecanda October 13, 2008

Beautiful! gorgeous colors,spectacular view. Congrats. #6591327

David Phalen October 13, 2008

BIG Congrats on a spectacular POTD!! #6591349

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 13, 2008

WooooHoooooo Lisa!!!
Congratulations on This Spectacular POTD!!! #6591384

Janet McNeil level-classic October 13, 2008

Congratulations on this POTD!! No surprise here!! #6591389

Kara L. Hendricks October 13, 2008

Woohooo Congrats Lisa!! #6591452

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 13, 2008

Awesome capture Lisa!
Congrats on POTD

jo ann c. #6591476

Ken Smith level-classic October 13, 2008

Excellent work, Lisa. Congrats to you! #6591485

Barbara Mason October 13, 2008

Congratulations on POTD and great news about magazine too !!! #6591487

Dave Winchell October 13, 2008

Congradulations Lisa. Breathtaking! #6591514

October 13, 2008

What a great point of view! Nicely done! Congratulations! #6591526

Debora Kolcun October 13, 2008

Congrats Lisa, this a great view of the Falls. Your capture is breathtaking! #6591562

Eloise Bartell level-deluxe October 13, 2008

Lias, Congrats on your POTD. Glad to see this one out there for everyone to enjoy.
Eloise #6591566

Eivor Kuchta October 13, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa, on your POTD and getting it into the magazine! Wonderful! #6591570

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 13, 2008

WOW!!! Huge congratulations Lisa on this wonderful POTD!!! <>< #6591594

Kathleen Rinker October 13, 2008

Huge congrats Lisa!!! #6591619

Kathy L. Clark October 13, 2008

Lisa I am so happy for you. Congrats on your truly awesome POTD. You rock girl. #6591634

Ryan Murphy October 13, 2008

Congrats on this fantastic POTD, Lisa! #6591639

Michael Umbreit October 13, 2008

Lisa - Congratulations on your POTD! - Mike #6591684

Jessica Jenney October 13, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa on your gorgeous POTD! #6591691

Janie S. Oliver October 13, 2008

absolutely grogeous. congratulations on your POTD. #6591730

A P October 13, 2008

Congrats Lisa on this beautiful POTD. #6591733

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic October 13, 2008

Congrats on your POTD Lisa!!! This is sooooo beautiful!!! #6591759

Stephen Zacker October 13, 2008

Including the people just makes this. Stunning. Congratulations #6591839

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 13, 2008

WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO, Lisa!!!!
Congratulations on your well earned POTD!!!!! ♫ k #6591847

Steven W. Lepak October 13, 2008

BRAVO, BRAVO Lisa!! CONGRATS on this spectacular POTD. Keep them coming. Best Regards, Steven #6591878

Jim Britt October 13, 2008

Nice job! I liked this one - glad to see it as a POTD! #6591884

October 13, 2008

REALLY beautiful image! well done! #6591910

Nancy Barnhart October 13, 2008

NICE WORK! Mighty excellent!! #6591945

Leslie McLain level-classic October 13, 2008

Congrats on your wonderful POTD and your publication. #6591957

Tamra Walker October 13, 2008

Unbelievable shot, Lisa! I was at Niagara with my son this past summer, and you really captured its essence beautifully. It is, by far, the best Niagara photo I've seen yet! Many congrats on the AAA publication. Well-deserved!!!! -Tami #6592005

Mary E. Lake October 13, 2008

Congratulations on your well deserved POTD!! Wonderful! :) #6592039

Lisa B. North October 13, 2008

Glorious photo of the falls at night! I've only been there during the day! Love the silky flowing water & colors! Congrats on POTD! Lisa #6592041

Erica Murphy level-classic October 13, 2008

BIG CONGRATS on your gorgeous POTD Lisa!!! #6592152

Jean E. Hildebrant October 13, 2008

Whooo Hoooo, Lisa! WTG! It's a beautiful shot and well deserving of POTD! #6592196

October 13, 2008

Lisa ,
congrats on the POTD
It's a beautiful shot
Matter of fact all your work top notch #6592242

Jodi Esplin October 13, 2008

Outstanding, Lisa! Congrats on this fantastic image! #6592324

Judi Morrissey October 13, 2008

Congrats on your well-deserved POTD. It's a stunning image! #6592344

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 13, 2008

♫ Oh, what a wonderful morning... !!! ♫ ♪
What a great surprise!
Thanks, Judges, for spotting this one and selecting it as POTD!
Thank you ALL for such wonderfully uplifting responses!
I've got happy feet! ...Looks like I'm gonna have a great day! ♪ ♫
Smiles, Lisa♥
#6592360

Christian Rosito October 13, 2008

Congratulations Lisa! What a wonderful POTD! Beautiful!!! #6592384

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton October 13, 2008

WOOO HOOO!!!! What a wonderful POTD!! Congratulations Lisa!!! #6592515

Penny Haviland October 13, 2008

Excellent way to start a day! Congrats on POTD! Beautiful! #6592522

randy dannheim October 13, 2008

Lisa, this is the most compelling night shot I've seen of the falls.
Congrats on POTD. #6592544

Mitch Spence level-classic October 13, 2008

Congratulations on the POTD, Lisa! #6592561

kurt Anderson October 13, 2008

Fantastic shot! #6592620

Donna R. Wageman October 13, 2008

WAY TO GO LISA!
Congratulations on both awards. #6592836

Jeana Clark October 13, 2008


MUCH CONGRATS FOR YOU LISA!!!
Way to go on receiving POTD!!
Well deserving image!!
Awesome as well being chosen
for cover shot...WELL DONE!!!


~J~ #6592838

Cheryl Meisel October 13, 2008

Really COOL! I love the SURREAL LOOK to this. Really a great shot!
BIG CONGRATS on your wins with this!
Cherylm #6592863

October 13, 2008

Pardon me, but I have to be direct and honest regarding my evaluation of this photo - comments that are sure to not sit well with the photographer, Better Photo, those who are raving about the photo and AAA who has apparently decided to include the image in its "Going Places" magazine.

The above-mentioned entities have to be blind not to see how this photo is so over manipulated I can't even get a take on what the photographers intentions were. The top waters of the falls are purposefully and almost entirely blacked out. You don't black out portions of a beautiful scene unless it is done to occlude something. That part of the falls is as wondrous as the rest. The blackening only makes the scene look
bizarre.

And, unfortunately there is addition of unrealistic color to the falling water which is, unfortunately altered with the age-old cliche "time exposure" photographic technique that makes moving water look like mist or sheets of velvet.

The overall effect is just plain weird. I wouldn't go to an "attraction" that looks that creepy. In my view, this does an injustice to the real overwhelming power and majestic beauty of Niagara Falls. I'm completely befuddled at BetterPhoto's judges' sense of aesthetics, composition and treatment of content.
No, i'm not Simon Cowell trying to rain on a potential star's parade. And if I were Simon Cowell, I can't see Paula and Randy not echoing my comments.

I'm a veteran photgrapher/digital imaging specialist/artist of over 30 years experience and have had my digital art exhibited at venues around the country. I showed Jim Zuckerman a Photoshop technique that is several times faster and more effective than the method he was using to bring out highlight and shadow details in high contrast photos.

If you're still skeptical and feel I'm being unfair and hypercritical you can find my bio and photographs at:

http:mnartists.org/Ashley_Wilkes. I hope that by viewing my work will help you understand where I'm coming from.

I judge my own work as I do the work of others.
And I set the bar as high for myself as I do for other artists.

Harsh as these comment may seem - my intentions
are constructive. On Nature's Edge is an ATTEMPT at creative experimentation. An attempt that comes across as so overmanipulated that it looks way more weird than striking. I feel it seriously diminishes the real spectacle of Niagra Falls rather than enhancing and paying it the tribute it deserves #6592916

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 13, 2008

Well Lisa, I don't think it looks "CREEPY" at all, I think it beautiful, as ALL your waterfall images.
HUGE Congrats on the submission to the magazine and your POTD!!!!
You go girl! #6592951

Cary Rogers October 13, 2008

hmmm.... Well, THAT all having been said, I personally LIKE the surrealism of the image, and the effects that were applied, Lisa. ONE of the things I like about this treatment is that Niagara Falls is SUCH a mature subject, that a presentation like this is refreshing change. HUGE congrats on all your accolades for this image, Lisa! #6592958

Irene Colling level-classic October 13, 2008

Congrats on you POTD Lisa.
The dreamy feeling you've created is quite interesting. #6592964

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 13, 2008

Congratulations Lisa, a beautiful image and POTD!!!! Also, for your magazine feature!!! WTG!!! #6592986

Nadya Johnson October 13, 2008

Well Lisa - there are people in this world whose vision is very limited. Had they lived in the era of the great Impressionists, they'd have said the same old, tired thing. "But it isn't real!" Which is all I'll say on that --!

Congratulations on your STRIKING Photo of the Day, and congrats on being published, too! Hope you won't be discouraged by the nay-sayers. I have never understood the need some people seem to have, to attack others' work. If you don't like a photo -- fine. Go to the next! Quietly. We all have different tastes. It would be a pretty boring world, if not! #6593014

October 13, 2008

Wonderful composition. It is simply a great shot!!! #6593057

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe October 13, 2008

Congratulations on you POTD, Lisa!. I like the image because it is different. I have found with the painted images I've been doing recently that new techniques and mediums have throughout history always been critized by traditionalists. Hard core photographers think it is heresy to manipulate an image with paint and painters think it is cheating by not painting from scratch. Anyway, I love your images and keep up the good work! #6593135

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 13, 2008

GREAT photo, Lisa-- love everything about it...congratulations on your POTD and your acceptance to AAA!! #6593149

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 13, 2008

What a beauty...Congratulations! #6593271

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe October 13, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful photo of the day and the magazine award too! #6593340

October 13, 2008

To Ashley Wilkes

Ashley ,
you obviously never shot Niagara Falls at Night.
Those "unrealistic color"s are projected on both sets of waterfalls there by the Canadian Government ,
who along with the American government felt it added to the "wonder" of the Niagara Falls at night experience.

As far as the blurring of the water

I personally think it looks great in this shot
but then again I am not a "pro" , I just know what I like to see.

#6593369

Sylvia Rossler October 13, 2008

Congrats on this awesome POTD Lisa !! You did GREAT !!! #6593430

Vicki L. Filippin October 13, 2008

Sorry my congratulations are so tardy, Lisa; I only just got the email notification. I recognized this as your image without even seeing your name from all your others we've been graced with. This is an amazing image, worthy of the Better Photo judges attention....and to be able to add yet ANOTHER perspective other than BP to see the level of your talent and be published is excellent! I'm SO happy for you! #6593636

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 13, 2008

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To all of you who've given such kind, respectful, and wonderful comments, I thank you. As many of you know, I welcome critique, both positive AND negative, as I feel through honest critique is how we best learn.

I must respond, though, to the grossly unfair misrepresentation of my image, from the above self-proclaimed "specialist," Ashley Wilkes.

This is the e-mail I just sent her.

To Ms. Wilkes:
"This morning, I earned a POTD; on an image that had MINIMAL editing. A long exposure night shot of Niagara Falls, illuminated under colored lights (Which are shown every evening). The face of the falls are illuminated, the top of the falls remain dark under the night sky.
Slander. You have publicly ridiculed and falsely accused me of altering things I did not do. You've poisoned my image. I have never done anything to hurt or harm you.
How unfair!
How hateful!
PS: I suggest that you look up images of Niagara Falls at night and see that what I'm telling you about the light and color are correct, as it is apparent that you haven't seen them for yourself."

Regarding this image, I want to mention the amount of thought and time that went into it. I spotted this scene one night while shooting at the Falls. I returned to the Falls two more times just to get it RIGHT. The first captures turned out not as good as I would have liked. The light and timing were tricky. Tough to get the people still enough, while maintaining the silky veiling of the water. I was really happy when I saw the capture when reviewing my shots on the computer. After many attempts at getting this shot, I finally did it. THRILLED to get it acknowledged by the magazine, and again, this morning when selected as POTD.

Too bad, this moment had to be marred by the ignorant statements of one critic.

Shown is the 'Straight From the Camera' capture of this image, along with the subsequent frame. As you can see, although edited somewhat, it was not altered as Ms. Wilkes implies.

Sincerely,
Lisa Boulden


#6593701

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 13, 2008

~•~•~•~•~•~
To all of you who've given such kind, respectful, and wonderful comments, I thank you. As many of you know, I welcome critique, both positive AND negative, as I feel through honest critique is how we best learn.

I must respond, though, to the grossly unfair misrepresentation of my image, from the above self-proclaimed "specialist," Ashley Wilkes.

This is the e-mail I just sent her.

To Ms. Wilkes:
"This morning, I earned a POTD; on an image that had MINIMAL editing. A long exposure night shot of Niagara Falls, illuminated under colored lights (Which are shown every evening). The face of the falls are illuminated, the top of the falls remain dark under the night sky.
Slander. You have publicly ridiculed and falsely accused me of altering things I did not do. You've poisoned my image. I have never done anything to hurt or harm you.
How unfair!
How hateful!
PS: I suggest that you look up images of Niagara Falls at night and see that what I'm telling you about the light and color are correct, as it is apparent that you haven't seen them for yourself."

Regarding this image, I want to mention the amount of thought and time that went into it. I spotted this scene one night while shooting at the Falls. I returned to the Falls two more times just to get it RIGHT. The first captures turned out not as good as I would have liked. The light and timing were tricky. Tough to get the people still enough, while maintaining the silky veiling of the water. I was really happy when I saw the capture when reviewing my shots on the computer. After many attempts at getting this shot, I finally did it. THRILLED to get it acknowledged by the magazine, and again, this morning when selected as POTD.

Too bad, this moment had to be marred by the ignorant statements of one critic.

Shown is the 'Straight From the Camera' capture of this image, along with the subsequent frame. As you can see, although edited somewhat, it was not altered as Ms. Wilkes implies.

Sincerely,
Lisa Boulden


#6593714

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 13, 2008

~•~•~•~•~•~
To all of you who've given such kind, respectful, and wonderful comments, I thank you. As many of you know, I welcome critique, both positive AND negative, as I feel through honest critique is how we best learn.

I must respond, though, to the grossly unfair misrepresentation of my image, from the above self-proclaimed "specialist," Ashley Wilkes.

This is the e-mail I just sent her.

To Ms. Wilkes:
"This morning, I earned a POTD; on an image that had MINIMAL editing. A long exposure night shot of Niagara Falls, illuminated under colored lights (Which are shown every evening). The face of the falls are illuminated, the top of the falls remain dark under the night sky.
Slander. You have publicly ridiculed and falsely accused me of altering things I did not do. You've poisoned my image. I have never done anything to hurt or harm you.
How unfair!
How hateful!
PS: I suggest that you look up images of Niagara Falls at night and see that what I'm telling you about the light and color are correct, as it is apparent that you haven't seen them for yourself."

Regarding this image, I want to mention the amount of thought and time that went into it. I spotted this scene one night while shooting at the Falls. I returned to the Falls two more times just to get it RIGHT. The first captures turned out not as good as I would have liked. The light and timing were tricky. Tough to get the people still enough, while maintaining the silky veiling of the water. I was really happy when I saw the capture when reviewing my shots on the computer. After many attempts at getting this shot, I finally did it. THRILLED to get it acknowledged by the magazine, and again, this morning when selected as POTD.

Too bad, this moment had to be marred by the ignorant statements of one critic.

Shown is the 'Straight From the Camera' capture of this image, along with the subsequent frame. As you can see, although edited somewhat, it was not altered as Ms. Wilkes implies.

Sincerely,
Lisa Boulden #6593723

A P October 13, 2008

You go girl!! Done with class!! But you don't need to defend yourself. True artists know what you did, and didn't do. But I totally understand your need to respond to such an "unwarranted attack". Again my biggest congratulations on this stunning POTD and the magazine publication. Again, YOU GO GIRL!! #6593739

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 13, 2008

@_@
Oops, difficulty when uploading the above.
Sorry about the wordy redundancy.
Smiles, Lisa♥ #6593747

Diane Dupuis October 13, 2008

Hey Lisa! COngrats on a great capture!
I've been there and I've seen it (and taken crappy pics of it too!)
Anyhow - don't let the naysayers get you down. I've heard many critiques in my life - and unfortunately Mrs. Wilkes doesn't know how to critique a photo. She also doesn't know what she's talking about - it's obvious she's never been there.
So take it with a grain of salt and move on - continue doing what you do best!
PS - IT'S A GREAT SHOT! COngrats! #6593888

Vicki L. Filippin October 13, 2008

Lisa, I applaud your restraint! I don't think it was an accident that you had to upload 3 times...maybe the point was warranted and needed to be said three times! I, too, am horrified that someone like that felt the need to toot her own horn on YOUR accomplished piece of work. What? Are we supposed to be IMPRESSED that she taught Jim Zuckerman something? Many of us at BP, myself included (tooting MY horn in sarcasm) have met Jim and doubtfully find him to be the kind of person who would think he's above learning from someone nowhere NEARLY as talented and educated as he. A true professional, like yourself, is always willing to learn from whomever can offer it RESPECTFULLY!

I don't see any POTD's (only one EP) on YOUR unpaid gallery, Ashley! SHAME ON YOU! #6593903

Patricia Ronan October 13, 2008

Congratulations on your double awards with this beautiful image Lisa, I have been a fan of your fantastic photography work since I joined BP and spotted your images among the winners:) #6593905

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 13, 2008

Congrats, Lisa, on your awesome capture of the American Falls. Living just a short distance from Niagara Falls, I also know that this is a true representation of the nightly illumination on the face of the falling water. The top of the falls IS in complete darkness and the falling waters are bathed in beautiful colors every evening after dark. The slow focus, velvety look to the falling waters may be an age old technique but in my opinion it adds even more beauty to this image. Nicely done, Lisa! #6594082

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic October 13, 2008

WOW!!!!!!!!! I a see WINNER!!!!! This is soooooooo beautiful Lisa!! Congratulations on this fantastic POTD and AAA feature!! Can't wait to see it!! Congrats again!! Laura #6594263

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 13, 2008

Lisa - Having seen and admired your work for such a long time it is obvious that you have a talent that so many of us strive to achieve. Your dedication and passion for life and for photography is evident through your work, accomplishments and recognized success. It is always unfortunate when someone chooses to take the low road when masking their negative intentions with the honorable term of "Constructive Criticism". Venom is always a poor choice and why some chose to use it will always be a mystery to me.... You and Your Work has always been First Class. Your POTD is Outstanding in every respect and Very Well Deserved and I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work soon!! You are a True Winner in my book Lisa!! Jeff #6594378

Tammy Espino October 13, 2008

I haven't been around much, sorry and a big congrats buddy!!! :) #6594381

Aggie Villanueva October 13, 2008

A great big congrats, Lisa on your POTD! #6594395

Corinne M. Thompson October 13, 2008

Lisa, this is a magnificent image and BIG congrats to you on both of the recognitions! I see a few more coming your way :)

P.S. My doctor tells me I have 20/20 vision ;) #6594408

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 13, 2008

Lisa, Big Congratulations on your 2 awards!!! Your return comment to the sourpuss is appropriate. Most people know here at BP, that you submit superb work, and are a great artist. #6594497

Shirley A. Kinney October 13, 2008

Well deserved POTD. This is awesome. Those colors are superb! #6594826

Shirley A. Kinney October 13, 2008

Had to do one more comment. After checking out Ms. Wilkes website, I really don't understand how she feels like she could critique anyone's else's photos like she did. Where did she get her credentials? Her work certainly does not compare with this photo in the least. #6594876

Colleen Farrell October 13, 2008

Awesome, awesome photo, Lisa! Huge congratulations on your very well-deserved POTD and upcoming AAA publication! I tried to comment this morning and BP hung up. Must have been some very wordy and misguided "critic" taking up all the bandwith! LOL (OK, I'll shut up before I say too much.) Congratulations again, my friend! #6595417

Mary K. Robison October 14, 2008

Photo of the Day ~ Yay!
Photo of the Day ~ OK!
Photo of the Day ~ Way to go, Lisa!!

So happy to see these lovely colors again, and so glad the bp judges (and AAA) know a winner when they see one!

Regarding the dissection of your talent/photos by some character from "Gone With the Wind" : I agree 100% with Jeff R's classy comments about 6-7 threads above...
Bask in the kudos, Kiddo! You've earned it! #6595554

Siete Meeter October 14, 2008

Congratulations Lisa !!!
Fantastic view and capture.....

#6595727

Anita Hogue October 14, 2008

Congratulations on your stunning POTD for yesterday! #6596517

Angie Sidles level-classic October 14, 2008

HUGE Congrats on your POTD Lisa!! This is just stunning and SO deserving!! :-) #6597254

anonymous October 14, 2008

Sorry I'm late Lisa. Huge congrats on your POTD as well as your future publication of this outstanding image! Pay no mind to one person's criticism…enjoy the moment that you so well deserve! B- #6599651

Terry L. Ellis level-classic October 15, 2008

Jeff, Nadya and many others all said it very well. Congratulations to a very talented and wonderful photographer! This is an amazing POTD! WTG, Lisa! And, big congratulations on getting published as well! #6602266

Guy D. Biechele level-classic October 15, 2008

Beautiful image. Terrific POV and color. Congrats on your POTD and its on its publciation! #6602582

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 15, 2008

~•~~○~~♥~○~•♥•~○~♥~~○~~•~
Such wonderful and uplifting comments!
Thank you all for stopping by and for taking the time to lend such kind, supporting words.
You've brought me many smiles!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6602846

Garth D. Beatty level-classic October 17, 2008

A most interesting POV. It looks like it might have been taken from one of the towers nearby. Congratulations
on your POTD. #6614948

Mary E. Lake October 17, 2008

Lisa, Congrats on your publication with this shot. I just read what one fellow BP'r had to say about your shot. I am sorry that it had to be on your comments page. If she felt she had to do something like that it would have been kinder to email you. NOT that there is anything warrented in her statement. I would have only assumed that the sky was dark BECAUSE of the night sky. I hope you didn't take any of what was said to heart. Let your work and accolades speak for themselves. Way to go on everything with this shot Lisa, and best of luck in the next round!!! Keep up the wonderful work! Mary ;) #6615533

C A October 22, 2008

Congrats on this potd and publication! #6637432

Tammy Espino October 22, 2008

Congrats on your finalists! #6639622

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 22, 2008

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist, best of luck in the next round! #6639673

Angie Sidles level-classic October 22, 2008

BIG congrat Lisa on your finalist! BEAUTIFUL! #6639705

Robert R. Goodman October 22, 2008

A big congratulations,Lisa #6639841

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 22, 2008

I thought this would go on, Lisa -- the lines and composition are fantastic. Congratulations on a beautiful finalist and best of luck in the next round. #6639846

Jessica Jenney October 22, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa on your stunning finalist! #6639863

Raymond Pauly October 22, 2008

Awesome finalist! Congratulations, Lisa! #6639959

Terry L. Ellis level-classic October 22, 2008

An excellent finalist, Lisa! Huge congratulations! WELL DESERVED! #6639986

Nadya Johnson October 22, 2008

So glad to see your SPECTACULAR photo in the finals, Lisa!!! Congratulations!! I suspect we'll see it get the GOLD, as well! Certainly deserves to. A masterpiece! #6640033

Vladan D. Djordjevic October 22, 2008

A big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Lisa! #6640216

Teresa Burnett level-classic October 22, 2008

Huge congratulations, Lisa on this stunning finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!! #6640295

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 22, 2008

Congrats Lisa on this superb Finalist.

UB. #6640308

Jean E. Hildebrant October 22, 2008

Wonderful, Lisa!!! I bet we see this with another gold badge! #6640720

Barbara Waldoch October 22, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Lisa! #6640738

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic October 22, 2008

WTG LISA!!!!!!! Congratulations on this outstanding and WELL DESERVED Finalist!!! Now on to the GOLD badge!! Good luck! Laura #6640760

frank w. degenhardt October 22, 2008

Lisa- Your whole series on Niagra Falls has been a winner to me. Congratulations on making the qualifying round. Good luck in the next.
Way to go girl. #6640766

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 22, 2008

Outstanding finalist Lisa!! Congratulations!!! #6640945

Elida Gutierrez level-classic October 22, 2008

GORGEOUS!!!

Congratulations on your FINALIST!!! #6640965

melvina weatherby October 22, 2008

Congratulations !! well deserved Finalist #6641073

Ulysses A. Villamin October 22, 2008

Congratulations!!! I think this won't be the end for this wonderful image :) #6641263

Evy Johansen level-classic October 22, 2008

Wooow.... Awesome, Lisa!! Big congratulations on your finalist!! #6641412

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 22, 2008

CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!! #6641446

Bojan Bencic level-classic October 22, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa! #6641454

Brett Dolsen October 22, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderfull finalist Lisa!!Good luck next round!!Brett #6641527

Andre Goldstein October 22, 2008

Congrats Lisa! Great finalist! #6641894

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 23, 2008

MAGNIFICENT capture, Lisa. This goes right into my favorites. Congratulations on this awesome finalist. I sure hope to see it again soon :0) #6642084

Karen K. Givens October 23, 2008

Congratulations Lisa on your wonderful finalist. #6643177

anonymous October 23, 2008

Congratulations Lisa on your fabulous finalist! B- #6643204

Kara L. Hendricks October 23, 2008

No surprise here... Love this!!

Congrats Lisa!! #6643285

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 23, 2008

~♫~♪~♫~
I've got happy feet!!!
Thank you ALL for such support and kind comments!
What a wonderful way to begin my day!
Smiling ear to ear, Lisa
~♥~ #6643319

Eugenio Diaz October 23, 2008

Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist!!!
Well done! #6643491

Max Aureli October 23, 2008

There is somebody in here that after 30 years of professional work he forgot to learned the foundations of Art.
Art is an expressive human communication of feelings and meanings interpreted by the artists in their unique way.
If you can't understand and interpreted this fantastic very well executed artistic Art, my best suggestion is you should change your profession.
And don't lose your time to comment my work because is all "creepy"!!! When you are seating in your couch eating potatoes and watching TV some of those commercials and special effects are made from who is writing now. He got many Telly Awards for his "creepy" work
because he learned the foundations of Art before did start.

Your comment is a depreciation to Art and to the artist that did comment in here!

Congratulations for your Finalist Lisa for this fantastic very well executed artistically expressive Art!!!

Max #6643658

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 23, 2008

Congrats Lisa on your Very Well Deserved Finalist!! Jeff #6643753

A P October 23, 2008

Congratulations on this stunning finalist Lisa and I'd like to see this on the winners list. Congrats on any other finalist as well. #6644320

Eivor Kuchta October 23, 2008

Congratulations again, Lisa, on your excellent work! Good luck in the next round! A very well deserved finalist!! #6644350

M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2008

Lisa!!! I knew I'd see this again!!! YAY!!! The amount of prep you did to get this shot is extremely evident... all of DRU club is very proud to call you a member m'dear! Congrats on the POTD, Finalist, and AAA exposure of your outstanding work.... it couldn't have happened to a nicer more talented person! Bless ya girl! #6644377

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 23, 2008

~•~♥~•~
Thank you, Eugenio, Max, Jeff, and Ann, for your kind words.
Max, I really appreciate your supportive statement (that was in response to a comment posted by A.W. on 10/13).
Many blessings, Lisa

ps: I originally was going to request from BP that A.W.'s mean-spirited statement be removed from this thread. But with all the subsequent support of my BP friends, and my fervent belief in the freedom of speech, I left her statement there for all to see, and to judge for themselves.
~♥~ #6644436

Max Aureli October 23, 2008

Thank you Lisa.
Max #6644477

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 23, 2008

~♥~
Thanks, Eivor, Christine, and Max!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #6644494

Karen Celella October 23, 2008

Lisa, you are a class act is every way. You are an amazingly talented photographer with a personal style that is easily recognized even before we see your name. You are also a classy woman whose kindness and generous nature deserve as many awards as your images. I guess being in the winners circle places you in a vulnerable position but you have the talent, class and support of your friends to keep you standing tall and proud. Huge congratulations for this multiple award winning image. #6644526

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 23, 2008

~~♥~~
Karen,
How can I thank you for such a great support and wonderful kindness!
Your sweet statement and ongoing support is so very heartfelt and appreciated.
Many blessings, Lisa♥
#6644741

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 23, 2008

Lisa -- This is absolutely beautiful. A huge congrats on this very well deserved finalist. I will be surprised if we don't see this as a winner. #6644785

Debra R. Harder October 23, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa, on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #6644821

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe October 23, 2008

Congratulations on your multiple Award Finalist, Lisa! Well deserved! #6645246

Mitch Spence level-classic October 23, 2008

Congratulations once again, Lisa. #6645438

Stephanie Frey October 23, 2008

Congratulations on your beautiful
Finalist, Lisa! #6645976

Colleen Farrell October 23, 2008

Woohooo! Congratulations, Lisa! #6646173

Garth D. Beatty level-classic October 23, 2008

Congratulations on your Finalist, Lisa!
I believe you. #6646284

Irene Colling level-classic October 23, 2008

Another award on this award winning image.
Congratulations Lisa. #6646510

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 23, 2008

Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Lisa. #6646526

Alex T. Mizuno October 23, 2008

Congratulations on your Finalist Lisa! Breathtaking view of Niagara!! #6646857

Laurie Daily level-deluxe October 23, 2008

Lisa, your absolutley incredible image of the falls continues to WoW and be ever so inspiring to me. I did not realize the controversy behind the scenes until I scrolled back to try and read all your ever so derverving accolades and congrats from all of the BP community...all of who recognize a true winner...creepy and weird certainly never entered my mind. A huge congrats to a most well deserving finalist!!! #6648634

Janet McNeil level-classic October 23, 2008

Totally fantastic image - congratulations on your finalist!! Hope you get gold!! #6648982

Jeana Clark October 23, 2008


Truly an image to be proud of Lisa!!!
Fantastic recognition not only from fellow BP'ers, but BP itself and the magazine...I'm very impressed with your work....CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I hope this gets the grand prize!!!!
Wonderful Work!!!

~J~ #6649015

Debbra Bailey October 23, 2008

Many congrats Lisa!! #6649178

Joan Powell October 23, 2008

double congrats ! #6649837

Dianna Murphy October 23, 2008

Way to go Lisa! So deserving! Congrats. #6649910

Renata Gusciora October 24, 2008

Big congratulations on this amazing finalist and good luck in the next round,Lisa!! #6652926

Tamara K. Walker level-classic October 24, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS! #6655415

Sherry McClead October 25, 2008

Wow Lisa... I am so glad I did see this... don't know how I missed this one before now! Congrats!!

My main comment here is... WTG girl... this is just freckin AWESOME!!! All your stuff is great... but man! Awful proud you stood up for your self too... and so nicely too... my reactions would have probably not been postable. You are truely a better woman than I.

Sherrybear :} #6657371

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 25, 2008

~•~♫~○~♥~○~♫~•~
Many thanks to you ALL!
Bright Blessings, Lisa♥ #6657465

Wendy Moghadam October 25, 2008

Congratulations on a beautiful work of art. I was just reading the "critique" and I find it plain weird especially when I looked at her work which is very manipulated. I just don't get it. Even if you did photoshop it to a new creation (which I don't feel you did) you have to have the talent and vision to come up with a stunning capture such as this. Art is and always has been in the eye of the beholder. Time and time again your work has shown what an awesome artist you are. #6659345

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 25, 2008

~•~○~•~
Your wonderful support means a lot, Wendy.
Thank you!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6659673

Ellen Hodges October 26, 2008

Congrats, Lisa, on a wonderful image. Great luck with it!! #6663849

October 27, 2008

WOW! THIS IS AMAZING! #6666403

Bill Knaps October 27, 2008

Hi Lisa, Congrats on this win and your monkey finalist. Sorry I missed commenting on the monkey. This is a well deserved win and your monkey a winner also. Bill #6666735

Mary E. Lake October 27, 2008

Hey Lisa, sorry been away for a few days and just catching up on everything. CONGRATS!!! on this supurb finalist!!! :) #6666742

Joanne E. Bohenstengel November 04, 2008

Hi Lisa, This is a most beautiful photograph. The critique by Ashley was not deserved at all. I am a novice photographer and when I view all the wonderful galleries in BP, I am so humbled by all the beauty that is seen in all of them. I feel a photographer sees what he is front of him, that he feels is beautiful, funny, amazing and maybe some editing is done to "enhance" what is seen by him or her. I know very little about photography, but I do know this a BEAUTIFUL AND MAGNIFICENT PHOTO OF THE FALLS. I have never seen the falls, but thanks to you, you have given me a vision I will not forget. Joanne (sorry so long.) #6707117

Cassie L. Woodlee November 04, 2008

WOW read the feed and am shocked at how mean spirited she was. WOW Lisa all I can say is your work ROCKS girl and I have always been a big fan of yours. CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6707252

Todd MacMillan November 06, 2008

Congratulations on your win Lisa. I am so sorry that "ignorant" and spiteful ego-maniacal persons, such as MR. Wilkes, had marred your victory. I really like the photo. Please continue on and enjoy your art. Do not let those "Sour Grapes" interfere with your progress.

MOST sincerely,
Todd MacMillan
Digital Image Cafe #6717110

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 06, 2008

~♥~!~♥~!~♥~
Thank you, Ellen, Dan, Bill, Mary, Joanne, Cassie, and Dan! Your kind support means so much!
Many blessings, Lisa♥ #6717383

November 06, 2008

Lisa,
My issue of AAA's 'Going Places' magazine came today and I got a chance to see this again ;-)

congrats again on your well deserved recognition.

Jim #6717528

Dennis Gay November 11, 2008

G'day Lisa,

I feel you have done a marvellous job here in capturing the night scene at Niagara Falls with all its modern lighting and the silky water, which by the way works very well with the softness of the night in my 'umble opinion.

A nice tight composition to hold the viewer's attention yet not too tight to allow the eye to wander over the scene.

The colours and exposure are beautiful and show the display at its very best.

To see what raw Nature does at Niagara I would go during the day (and probably on the Canadian side), but to see it as an artistic display I would definitely prefer the night visit after seeing this.

"No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit."
(Ansel Adams)

GB
Dennis #6740260

Leland N. Saunders level-deluxe November 11, 2008

Lisa ... I'm just getting around to perusing last month's finalists ... I hope you don't mind taking my congratulations for such a stunning photo ... even though I am just an amateur. Keep up the good work ... My wife and I are planning a trip to Niagra in the Spring ... you have set the bar pretty high ...

Lee #6741147

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 11, 2008

~•~○~•♥•~○~•~
James, Dennis, and Leland:
Your wonderful responses are so very appreciated. Thank you for such kind support!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6741396

Z. Banu November 16, 2008

Big congrats!!!!!!!Awesome image!!GREAT WORK LISA. #6764412

Lorri Shane November 26, 2008

Lisa, congratulations on your POTD AND your publications! This is a stunning image. Also, congrats on standing up for yourself. Some people just have to make a beautiful day rainy which is sad and undoubtedly comes from a very insecure place. This image is worthy of accolades and beyond. Truly. Lorri #6810907

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 26, 2008

~•~♥~•~
Many thanks, Zanaat and Lorri!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6811544

Maria Morrow January 12, 2009

I really like this because for as many times as Niagara Falls has been photographed, you've managed to create an interesting perspective here. Very well done. #7021102

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 12, 2009

~•~♥~•~
Thank you, Maria! I really appreciate that you visited my gallery today and took the time to leave such kind words.
Blessings, Lisa♥ #7021544

Roger Fry February 07, 2009

IN - CRED -IBLE !! My jaw is currently hitting the floor.! A shot I'd like to copy if I ever got to Niagara Falls! #7138371

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