Inspiring Photo: Awakening #7824697

Awakening

Uploaded: February 02, 2009

Description

Monthly Theme - Passion - May/09
Early Morning Light... such an exhilarating
image to remember before our 600 mile trek back to the city life.
(Onaping Lake, Cartier, Ontario Canada)
(F 6.7 @ 1/80 sec., Normal Program, 200 ISO, Pattern Meter Mode, 18 mm lens)
Originally submitted to Landscape/Nature.

Exif: F Number: 6.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: PENTAX *ist D

Comments

Jean Lechleiter February 05, 2009

Nice to see this beautiful image back again, Christine #1079216

Christine Lobsinger February 06, 2009

Thank you Jean for saying so, and for entering my gallery... I'm so happy I joined!! Still have to enter into the contest. I will enter this one for sure!
Christine
SMILING #7133080

Dawn M. Schneider February 12, 2009

im gonna have to check back, but I think I voted for this one in a contest!! Outstanding and congrats on the EP #7158181

Christine Lobsinger February 12, 2009

Dawn, when I joined your club (my very first club) here at BP... this was my very first image that I uploaded... and I remember you did vote for it...you loved it... that made me have more confidence...thank you again!!
Christine
SMILING #7158254

Jean Lechleiter February 12, 2009

I knew this one would get an EP.Congrats!! #7158324

Christine Lobsinger February 12, 2009

I'm very thrilled it did, for this one was my very first on BP...
Thank you Jean for your support!!
Christine
SMILING #7158451

Usman M. Bajwa February 17, 2009

I love your first ever submission at BP, and so did the judges.

Usman. #7177692

Christine Lobsinger February 18, 2009

Thank you Usman...
SMiling Christine #7178405

Laura E. Swan February 19, 2009

You know what? I remember this one too! Last year...maybe like a year ago? And this was YOU??? How neat is that? I commented on it I am pretty sure! Congrats on the EFP! -Laura :) #7185438

Christine Lobsinger February 20, 2009

Yep!! This image was my very first submission to BP... I will never forget the feeling I had standing on the dock for our last time there before our vacation was over.
Thanks Laura for looking back...
Christine
SMILING WITH YOU #7186284

Rod Partington March 05, 2009

Beautiful picture here,Christine! Excellent composition. Well done! #7246550

Christine Lobsinger March 05, 2009

Thanks Rod... I appreciate you taking time to look.
Christine
SMILING #7247202

Marisol Pastor May 15, 2009

This is so beautiful Christine, love the serene mood. The reflections, color and comp are fanstastic. #7522168

Christine Lobsinger May 15, 2009

Thank you Marisol...
I would love to re-enter it into the Landscape Contest...but not sure how to...
Keep it the way it is, or do another one and loose the EP...
But of-course, keep this one in my gallery! I really feel this shot was beautiful too and would love to try and get a finalist badge.
Do you have any suggestions on 'fixing' it?

Thanks for your advice in advance Marisol!!

Christine
SMILING #7522468

Marisol Pastor May 15, 2009

I don't think it needs ANY fixing! #7522496

Christine Lobsinger May 15, 2009

Would you enter this one again... with the EP on it, or do another fresh one?
Christine
SMILING #7522981

Marisol Pastor May 15, 2009

I would give it a try. Nikki Mcdonald reentered a Finalist and came out with a 2nd place winner ... check it out

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/big.php?photoID=7136648&catID=&style=&rowNumber=14&memberID=192357 #7523058

Christine Lobsinger May 15, 2009

Thanks Marisol, I will...
Smiling Chris #7523146

Lorna Shutter May 30, 2009

I just love this image, Christine! It's a wonderful capture of this beautiful lake! It looks so calm and serene! Love the reflections and the peaceful feeling I get when I look at it! Excellent work! Congrats on the EP! :) #7580434

Christine Lobsinger May 30, 2009

OMG... I was working on this one tonight- so I could re-enter in the Landsc/Nature or change to the MT-Passion for the contest tonight...and you commented here...
Lorna, what should I do... I really would like to keep all the comments... keep the EP on it.. and re-enter in to the MT.. would you do that??? Or do small changes to it and re-enter in the new category- MT?

Thanks for looking here - I appreciate it!
Christine
SMILIN' WITH YOU #7580483

Lorna Shutter May 30, 2009

Unfortunately, I'm not the right person to ask since I've never tried re-entering any of my work. Do you really lose all your comments and awards? If so, I probably would make small changes to it and then re-enter it into the MT category. I love this image, but the way the judges have been awarding lately, you never know which way it will go! Do what you feel is best! Sorry I'm not much help! :) #7580507

Lorna Shutter May 30, 2009

Wait a minute, I'm a little confused. If you make small changes and re-enter the image into the MT category, will you lose your comments and awards? If so, scrap what I just said. LOL! :) #7580545

Christine Lobsinger May 30, 2009

What I mean to say is if I just leave this image alone...and re-enter into the contest as is, I get to keep all the nice comments on the shot! MY EP would of -course stay on too whether or not it moves up to a finalists' badge.... I don't loose the EP.

I would not have the nice comments/EP on it if I re-entered a changed (slightly-changed) shot of this same image, thats all...

Chris
SMILING #7580558

Lorna Shutter May 30, 2009

Hmmm ... then just re-enter it as is 'cause it sounds to me like you don't want to lose all the nice comments or your EP! Ha! Ha! What have you got to lose? :) #7580602

Christine Lobsinger May 30, 2009

I love this shot... so I am leaving it as is and trying for the MT... it is my passion!
CHriS
SMILING
PS thanks Lorna...
Have a great nite! #7580605

Lori Carlson June 02, 2009

This shot makes me happy! Lovely feel!! and light!! =) #7591285

Christine Lobsinger June 02, 2009

Hi Lori... It's sure nice to read your words above... thank you for visiting my gallery!
I appreciate it...
SMILING WITH YOU... Chris #7591308

Emily Cook June 11, 2009

Oh, how I wish I could just jump aboard. Beautifully done Christine! #7621529

Christine Lobsinger June 11, 2009

Thank you Emily!
CHriS
SMiLinG #7621558

Sharon June 19, 2009

Congrats on your finalist!! #7648642

Patricia Seidler June 19, 2009

WTG CHRISTINE! Congratulations on your finalist. #7651500

ROLAN NARMAN June 19, 2009

Huge congrats on your fantastic finalist, Christine! #7651982

Christine Lobsinger June 19, 2009

I'm so excited!!! Thank you very much Sharon, Patricia and Rolan!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7652009

M.Christine Duncan June 19, 2009

Excellent!!! CONGRATS GIRL!!! I'm glad to see this one get recognized!!! YAY! #7652049

Teresa H. Hunt June 19, 2009

WOO HOO!!! Awsome Christine!! Congrats #7652170

Christine Lobsinger June 19, 2009

Hi CD and Teresa- my friends! THANKS SO MUCH!! I am thrilled!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7652467

Lisa J. Boulden June 19, 2009

WTG, Christine!!!
Yayyyyy!!!
Big congrats on a fabulous finalist!
~♥~lisa #7653197

Christine Lobsinger June 19, 2009

Hi Lisa... thankyou very much!!
I love this scene!! Did you know this was my very first pic uploaded to BP?
THANKS AGAIN
CHRISTinE
SMILING #7653310

Lorna Shutter June 20, 2009

Woo Hoo!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award, Christine! See ... it's a winner just the way it is! ... and you still kept all your comments! WTG, girl! :)

#7654436

Christine Lobsinger June 20, 2009

Good Morning Lorna...
THanxS a bunch my friend... I am so so thrilled- thankyou!
I will email you soon (RBG)...
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7655307

Eugenio Diaz June 20, 2009

Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist!
AWESOME work and WTG, Christine! #7655713

Christine Lobsinger June 20, 2009

Thank you very much Eugenio... I appreciate you!!! Have a great day!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7655950

Max Aureli June 20, 2009

Gorgeous scenery!! Love the tones and the mood!!! Congratulations Christine!!! #7656657

Christine Lobsinger June 20, 2009

THanXs Max- I appreciate YOU!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7657249

Nikki McDonald June 20, 2009

This is simply stunning, Christine, and I would not be at all surprised to see it go on to the gold. So glad you re-entered it. As for my finalist turned winner, it's on the first page of my gallery (Gallery Visit) but thanks for looking through my entire gallery and for commenting on an old personal favorite. Good luck with this one and your other finalist in the next round. #7658044

Christine Lobsinger June 20, 2009

WOW... I'm going there again... to your first page Nikki... I can't believe I missed it!!! Thank you so much for your very kind words above! I appreciate them!!
SMILING Christine #7658593

Sherran Andersen June 20, 2009

Congrats again Chris. Sherran #7659406

Christine Lobsinger June 20, 2009

Hi Sherran, thank you greatly!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7659523

Marisol Pastor June 21, 2009

Congratulations Christine! I'm so glad you re-entered this. Hope we see it again! #7661286

Christine Lobsinger June 21, 2009

Thank you Marisol... me too!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7661873

Laura E. Swan June 21, 2009

HEY! COOL! I always loved this one Chrissy! :)

HUGE CONGRATS TO YOU!!! #7662239

Nancyj E. Hovey June 21, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on all of your FINALISTS>>> 8o) #7662521

Christine Lobsinger June 21, 2009

Hi Sis and Momj...
thank you for popping in and I appreciate your kind Congrats... thanks a bunch...
Sis, I never got a trophy before- love it!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7662692

Usman M. Bajwa June 21, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS, Christine.

Usman. #7663084

Christine Lobsinger June 22, 2009

Hi Usman- thank you!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7664114

May K. Vokaty June 23, 2009

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#7670399

Christine Lobsinger June 23, 2009

THANKYOU MAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7670470

Wm Nosal July 11, 2009

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #7729629

Christine Lobsinger July 11, 2009

Hi Wm... THANK YOU very much for viewing my very first image ever uploaded at BP...
I appreciate it.
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7729900

Mike R. Howe July 13, 2009

Simply Beautiful,Christine. Well done and well deserved recognition. #7736366

Christine Lobsinger July 13, 2009

Hello Mike, nice to meet you!! Thank you very much for popping in and for your kind words...I really appreciate this!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7736453

Danielle M. Schamer January 09, 2010

This is great! Love the simple setting, yet so many things to look at! Congrats on your finalist!! #8282693

Christine Lobsinger January 09, 2010

Hi Daniella, nice to hear from you!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8283183

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 05, 2010

A truly beautiful finalist indeed, Christine. Huge congrats!!! Sorry it took me so long to get here. Too much work and wayyy to little time :0) #8434353

Christine Lobsinger March 05, 2010

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY... Kiki.. SO nice to see you here. No prob.. glad you came by.. I will be going over to your gallery tonight (after the show)..

THankS so Much!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING #8434583

Tammy L. Newcomb March 11, 2010

I did not realize you had gotten a finalist and sorry that I missed this beautiful photo....

Congrats are in order....

Wonderful Job!!! #8447537

Christine Lobsinger March 11, 2010

That's okay Tammy, I believe this one was my very first EVER Finalist.. that I received from BP last May...

Thank you for looking!

Chris
SMILING #8448367

Ellen Hodges March 26, 2010

Congrats on an outstanding finalist, Chris! Over the top gorgeous!!! Wow!! #8485094

Christine Lobsinger March 26, 2010

Oh Ellen, thank you very much! This is my very first EVER image I ever uploaded for BP.. I love this place and miss it!!! This is back when I did not do any extras 'out of cam'.. like adding more saturation/brightness and contrast...

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8485351

Ivan Chacon July 11, 2010

Big smile to say Congrats to you Christine! :) #8747949

Debra R. Harder July 13, 2010

This is such an amazing place, Christine, and you've captured it perfectly. The lighting, POV, colors and details are truly superb. LOVE THIS! Deb #8760453

Christine Lobsinger July 13, 2010

Hello Ivan and Debra...
NICE TO SEE YOU HERE, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Christine
SMiLinG #8760545

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 18, 2010

What a beauty Christine, congrats on this well deserved winner!

jo ann c. #8772233

Christine Lobsinger July 18, 2010

Jo Ann, thank you very much!
CHRiS
SMILING #8772327

Hal Bambrick July 21, 2010

STUNNING Capture Chris and CONGRATS!!!!. #8778155

Christine Lobsinger July 21, 2010

Hi Hal... thank you again, appreciate you!
CHRIS
SMILING #8778535

Songbird Cline July 26, 2010

I love the boat theme..very inviting image. #8788141

Christine Lobsinger July 26, 2010

Thank you very much Songbird! THis is Onaping Lake as well. Actually, this shot was the very first image I ever uploaded to BP.
CHRIS
SMILING WITH YOU #8788239

Bill Houghton July 27, 2010

Christine, this is an amazing shot. Love the fog. Great job. Thanks for your comment on my mallards. Have a great day, Bill

If you have time, check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography

#8788529

Christine Lobsinger July 27, 2010

Thank you very much Bill.
Chris
SMiLing #8788648

Thomas E. Hinds August 01, 2010

Just a super Finalist, Chris! #8800228

Christine Lobsinger August 01, 2010

Hi Tom... thank you very much!
CHRIS
SMILING #8800323

Patrick Rouzes August 02, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS no this incredible finalist, Christine! Well deserved, indeed! W T G! #8801689

Christine Lobsinger August 02, 2010

Thank you very much Patrick!!
SMILING aGAIn #8802588

Irene Colling August 08, 2010

This image takes my breath away. The feeling of calm and solitude is powerful. I can truly feel the balmy air as I view the image. #8813513

Christine Lobsinger August 08, 2010

I am honoured you say this Irene, THANK YOU ~ truly!!

CHRiS
SMILING BIG #8813699

Gord MacEachern August 14, 2010

How cool is this Christine, fabulous composition here. This should grace a travel magazine! Good luck! #8829986

Christine Lobsinger August 14, 2010

Gord, THANK YOU for your kind words!!!! This was my very first upload to BP many years ago...I LOVE THIS PLACE!
CHRIS
SMILING #8831332

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 14, 2010

What a beauty Christine!

Congrats on this awesome finalist..

jo ann c. #8832845

Christine Lobsinger August 14, 2010

THANKS AGAIN JO ANN....
CHRiS
SMILING #8833160

Nadia Paul August 16, 2010

How beautiful and tranquil this is Christine - congrats on your finalist! #8841733

Christine Lobsinger August 17, 2010

Thank you for your kind words Nadia...
SMILING CHRISTINE #8844117

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