Storm on Cockspur

© Carol L. Fowler

Storm on Cockspur

Uploaded: February 27, 2009 16:02:40

Description

submitted 2/27/09,DD. Started with daytime Cockspur Lighthouse- seagull was already there. Darkened to night, added lightbeam and learned super-duper way of making lightning.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic February 27, 2009

Beautiful shot and effects (even without the super-duper lighting - although you obviously really enjoyed playing with your lighting effects :-). #1090212

Monnie Ryan February 27, 2009

Very intriguing image -- I'll bet you had a blast putting this together. The lighthouse looks like an interesting one, too! #7223853

Kathleen R. Struckle February 27, 2009

Beautiful image and effects. #7223910

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 27, 2009

Fantastic composition and work, Carol. #7223947

Julianna J. Collett February 27, 2009

Awesome post production work #7224018

Susan Weisensel February 27, 2009

Cool image, wonderful DD room work. #7224066

Howard B. Cheek February 28, 2009

Love this Carol..It's a most "striking" image, pardon the pun please :)
Creative, imaginative, and very well done!!
Howard #7226080

Gerri R. Jones March 01, 2009

Carol...fabulous lighthouse and your effects really add some spark! lol, seriously, this is a great example of enhancing an already wonderful subject to add a dramatic and exciting touch! #7230420

Carol L. Fowler March 01, 2009

Thank you all for your comments. #7231062

Barbara Waldoch March 02, 2009

Brilliant work, Carol! #7234492

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 25, 2009

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 25, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist,Carol!!! #7329815

Sherran Andersen level-classic March 25, 2009

Congrats Carol. Sherran #7330466

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 25, 2009

Excellent work - Congrats Carol on your Finalist! Jeff #7330866

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic March 26, 2009

Congrats Carol, well deserved! #7332983

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 26, 2009

What a stunning DA, Carol!! Congrats on your finalist! #7333800

Sam Britt March 26, 2009

Congratulations, Carol! #7335988

Karen Celella March 26, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Carol. I hope you will share your "super-duper" way of making lightning with us someday. Good luck in the next round. #7336890

Carol L. Fowler March 26, 2009

Thanks for the support, everyone. I appreciate it very much. #7337789

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic April 15, 2009

Congratulations Carol! Great work on the lightning!!! #7409536

Max Aureli April 23, 2009

Well... I am late but, Congratulations on this great work and image, Carol!! Great Finalist!!! #7441642

Kim Andelkovic June 11, 2009

Congrats on finalist......fantastic image Carol #7620989

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 19, 2009

Uh oh. So the lightening zapped the guy in the tower? And there is a UFO zooming in?

It might be CURTAINS for us all!

This is AMAZING DDR, Carol. Your gallery is fun to look at!

-Laura #8233990

Teresa Moore January 23, 2010

Stunning PS work, and photography. A winner for sure! #8324880

Bill Houghton March 12, 2011

Carol, this is a great shot and effect. Nice job capturing it. Have a great weekend, Bill #9286560

Wm Nosal January 31, 2013

Awesome Image Carol!
Congratulations #10548113

Carol L. Fowler January 31, 2013

Thanks #10548214

Liz blahh February 24, 2015

This is really beautiful, love the light & dd work! #11253099

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