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~The Right Angle~

© Shelly A. Van Camp

~The Right Angle~

Uploaded: January 23, 2009 10:27:35

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One of our Betterphoto buddies, getting the right angle, for the best picture.......This is the little church in Missouri. Can you guess who this super photographer is? Thanks for all the B'day wishes for Codi! Have a wonderful Friday!!

Exif: F Number: 3.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Ron McEwan January 23, 2009

Don't have a clue, but a well composed image here Shelly well done indeed. #1072491

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap January 23, 2009

Terrific capture Shelly! #7073881

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 23, 2009

Thanks Ron and Rajeev! Anyone who has met him will know! :) #7073893

Mike Clime January 23, 2009

Nice capture and effects! Looks like Ken is getting a different pov. #7074088

Nina Shields January 23, 2009

Shelly, looks as if Ken is staging a "sit in" :) Love your perspective and the effects are wonderful; great capture of "Superman" without his cape! #7074275

Gina M. Savage January 23, 2009

Shelly, this is fantastic...my favorite yet! I bet this is a winner!!:) #7074283

Phillip R. Connolly January 23, 2009

Love your composition and effects Shelly. Excellent image.

Phil #7074287

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 23, 2009

Mike, Nina, Gina and Phillip: Thank you all so much! We all had so much fun that day...this church is beautiful! I love the way the lights looked in this picture too....Have a great day!! #7074313

Ken Smith level-classic January 23, 2009

Hard to tell who it is...hopefully he got a good shot too...I like your effects...and hope we see this one again! :-) #7074389

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 23, 2009

LOL Ken! I don't know why I never posted this one! I really love it! I am glad you like it too! :) #7074440

Darryl Wilkinson January 23, 2009

I recognize that old feller :) This is a most excellent photo, Shelly!! #7074635

Kathy Cline January 23, 2009

HI Shelly, I LOVE THIS and I love the effects. I dont know KEN but he is a great model for you . The church is so sweet. GOD BLESS Kathy #7074669

Mary Timman January 23, 2009

Fantastic capture Shelly and love the effects with this! #7074679

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 23, 2009

Darryl, Kathy and Mary: Thank you all so much....have a nice evening!! #7074690

Linda D. Lester level-classic January 23, 2009

That would be Ken! Great capture of a great photographer! #7074733

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 23, 2009

LOL, Ken seems to get into everyones images!!!!! hehehe

This is a fantastic shot and effects, Shelly!!!!! :-) k #7074825

Gail Vitikacs level-classic January 23, 2009

Yep, that certainly looks like Mr. Smith....you did a beautiful job on the effects Shelly! Way to go for both of you! #7074852

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 23, 2009

Wonderful composition and effects, Shelly. #7074939

Bill Wyatt January 23, 2009

Fantastic work love the effects, light and colors!! #7075071

Bill Knaps January 23, 2009

Because of the crossed legs. Ken Smith. I know he lives in that general Area. Nebraska I believe it is. Bill Oh Beautiful Capture Shelly. #7075495

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 23, 2009

Linda, Kitty, Gail, Tammy, Bill and Bill K.: Thanks so much everyone! Yes, this is Ken! He's a great friend, person and photographer...I was lucky to go on a couple of BP shoots with him and some others...hope to go again soon! #7075583

SaMi Martin January 23, 2009

I love it! Great effects and POV! #7076411

David Van Camp January 23, 2009

I can't guess, but it's an excellent shot and nice treatment, Shelly! :)

Sent you an email... recap:

To find the recent entries, try this... open any page of photo comments and
scroll to the bottom... you will see a 'Contests' link there. Click it,
scroll down half way and you will see a like that says: View All Recent
Entries... now click that (and bookmark I guess!)

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Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 23, 2009

SaMi and David: Thanks so much! Yep, I got the email and answered it. The man in the image is Ken Smith in Omaha. He has a web site on BP that you probably comment on at times. #7076907

Sam Britt January 23, 2009

I would have guessed Ken, because I've seen a photograph of him before. Great image, wonderful effects, Shelly. #7077046

Shawn Jennings January 23, 2009

Super work, Shelly! I recognize Ken there! #7077284

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 24, 2009

Sam and Shawn: Thank you soo much!! :) #7078983

Judy A. Lawhon January 24, 2009

Excellent capture of this beautiful location, Shelly.....and the guy ain't bad either!! #7079646

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 24, 2009

Nice capture, Shelly. Love the effect. I thought it was Ken even before I read that it was. Good job. #7079732

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 24, 2009

Wonderful capture Shelly, maybe I will have the pleasur of meeting both you and Ken someday!! <>< #7080340

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 24, 2009

Judy, Nancy and Kay: Thank you all so much...........hope to meet you too, Nancy! #7081433

Renee Doyle January 24, 2009

LOL Shelly!! Great capture of Superman!! #7082132

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 25, 2009

LOL He was actually praying, but I thought I wouldn't tell anyone....Thanks Renee! #7084272

Jeana Clark January 25, 2009


Fabulous work Shelly!!!
Ken Who?? LOLOLOLOLOL!! J/K!!
Excellent POV and effects!!!
Love This!!!

~J~ #7085122

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic January 25, 2009

I remember this! Wonderful capture! What a beautiful place -- it was so much fun to shoot with you and Superman Ken! He must have his cape (and tights!) in his camera bag -- :o) #7085212

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 25, 2009

Jeana and Judy: Thanks so much.....I do think Ken could change quicky into those tights and cape, if there were a phone booth around. LOL #7086355

Cassie L. Woodlee January 25, 2009

Beautiful Shelly!!!! #7086653

Tommy E. Burgess January 26, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous Shelly!! I'm really behind but all your recent entries look beautiful!! #7087408

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 26, 2009

Thanks Cass and Tommy! #7089011

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 26, 2009

Of course it's Ken, hey Shelly that was the shoot we went to Omaha on, I loved that glass church, and of course to Ken for inviting the dixie chicks too (Linda, Judy and me) lol

Great shot and effects

jo ann c. #7089200

Vitor Dias January 26, 2009

Amazing capture, Bravo Shelly, I like the effect too.

rgs Vitor #7089227

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 26, 2009

Jo Ann and Vitor: Thank you so much and have a wonderful day! #7089511

Tammy D. Ferren January 26, 2009

Love this shot, Shelly! Sounds like ya'll have a great time together. Beautiful colors and effects here....I'm awaiting one in his cape and tights! #7090279

Gary Lange January 26, 2009

This is neat, Shelly! I almost thought it was the Chapel in Sedona, AZ. Very well done! #7090901

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 26, 2009

Thanks Tammy and Gary! This one is in Missouri and I want to go see another one this summer in Arkansas. #7091001

Susie Peek-Swint January 26, 2009

Great capture and treatment Shelly ~ sounds like you all had a terrific time there! #7091237

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 26, 2009

Thanks Susie! We had a blast!! I hope we can do another BP Shoot this summer. #7091314

Dianna Murphy January 26, 2009

Awesome POV and great detail. #7091451

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 26, 2009

Thanks Dianna! #7091884

Carla Metzler January 27, 2009

Pretty cool, Shelly! #7093723

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 27, 2009

Thank you, Carla! #7094159

Susan Fox January 27, 2009

Great POV and love the effects too! #7095668

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 27, 2009

Thanks Susan! #7096236

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 29, 2009

An excellent image! Terrific comp, effects, colors, lines. #7102153

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 29, 2009

Thanks Vlandan! #7102447

Tayseera Al-Barram February 01, 2009

a fantastic image! well done :)

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Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 02, 2009

Thanks Teyseera! #7119665

A P February 23, 2009

comment Pictures, Images and Photos

CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding finalist. Best of Luck in the next round. #7198262

Amy JACKSON February 23, 2009

Wonderful image and great effects, Shelly! Congratulations!! :) I missed this one earlier! #7198445

Vladan D. Djordjevic February 23, 2009

Congratulations on this excellent finalist! #7198839

Linda D. Lester level-classic February 23, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist....good luck in the next round! #7198879

Christian Rosito February 23, 2009

Congratulations Shelly! #7199065

Jeana Clark February 23, 2009


WAY TO GO SHELLY-GIRL!!!!
Congratulations on this FANTASTIC Finalist!!!!!!!
Outstanding!!!!
So Hope To See Again My Dear friend!!!!

CHEERS!!!!!

~Farmer Girl~ #7199228

Karen Engelbreth February 23, 2009

Congratulations! #7199254

Shawn Jennings February 23, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Shelly! #7199297

Lynne Morris February 23, 2009

Huge Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Shelly what a fantastic image, good luck in the next round. #7199907

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 23, 2009

WTG, Shelly!!!!! Fantastic finalists!!!!!! :-) k #7199944

Renee Doyle February 23, 2009

WTG Shelly!!! Congratulations!!! #7200110

Susan Fox February 23, 2009

Congratulations! #7201002

Pamela Shane February 23, 2009

Congratulations Shelly, on this wonderful finalist! #7201045

Tamara K. Walker level-classic February 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS! #7201362

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe February 23, 2009

Congratulations for your marvelous finalist, WTG!

ccc #7201459

Kathy Cline February 23, 2009

HI SHELLY OMG Im soooo happy for you.
I loved this image last month and I LOVE IT ALL OVER AGAIN!!GOD BLESS YOU and CONGRATULATIONS
Kathy #7201999

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS, Shelly! (& Ken!) #7202087

Tammy Scott February 23, 2009

Beautiful image! Congratulations! #7202110

Gail Vitikacs level-classic February 23, 2009

Terrific finalist Shelly!!!! You and Ken made a good team on this! Congrats! #7203266

Barbara Waldoch February 23, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Shelly! #7203521

Kristi A. Howson February 23, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist and best of luck in the next round Shelly. Stunning work! #7204585

Stan Kwasniowski February 23, 2009

Shelly, congratulations #7204880

Tommy E. Burgess February 23, 2009

Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist Shelly!! Best of luck in the next round. #7205162

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 23, 2009

Huge congrats. on this wonderful capture, Shelly.

Usman. #7205253

Sharon Sawyer February 23, 2009

Shelly, congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!!!! #7205372

Laurence Saliba level-classic February 23, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!!!!!!!!! #7205571

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 24, 2009

congratulations on your SPECTACULAR finalist! #7206169

frank w. degenhardt February 24, 2009

Shelly-
Well, you did it. A Finalist. That is so wonderful and it’s great to see the judges feel the same way about your work as I do. Congratulations and may we see this picture in the next round. #7206935

Carla Metzler February 24, 2009

Congratulations, Shelly! #7206972

Ken Smith level-classic February 24, 2009

Glad to see we made it to the finals! :-) Congratulations! #7207001

Sam Britt February 24, 2009

Congratulations Shelly!! #7207196

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 24, 2009

Thank you all so much for the support and comments....this is one of my favorites too.......Ken does take a good pic! I also love the church and the lights. I am hoping it will go further! Thanks again and have a wonderful day!! :) #7207375

ALLEN O. HOWARD February 24, 2009

Excellent image and effects, Shelly! A B*I*G congratulations!!! #7208194

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 24, 2009

Thanks Allen....I had high hopes for this one........:) #7210888

Corinne M. Thompson February 25, 2009

Congrats on your Finalist for this fabulous image! #7213903

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 26, 2009

Thanks Corinne! #7219174

Linda Blair February 26, 2009

Congrats on this great image!!!!! #7219431

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 02, 2009

Thanks Linda! #7234641

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 05, 2009

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!

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Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 07, 2009

What a fabulous finalist, Shelly!
Love it!
`Lisa #7255338

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 09, 2009

Thanks Lisa and Nancy! #7264683

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 24, 2009

Don't know how I missed congrats on this Shelly, but it is perfect, congratulations!

jo ann c.

p.s. Hope your are recovering from your "heat" attack #7673631


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