Inspiring Photo: Sunset at Bass Harbor Light #8663955

Sunset at Bass Harbor Light [Contest Finalists July 2009]

Uploaded: July 14, 2009 15:40:53

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submitted 7/14/09, travel. Taken sunset 5/11/09 at Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Won POTM and POTY at MyParkPhotos. Also "Best of Show" in Southern Appalachian Nature Photographers Photo contest 2010.

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Dianna Murphy July 14, 2009

Wow, such drama in this. Great light and detail. #1154193

Ron McEwan July 14, 2009

If this is not a winner I give up, totally awesome Carol #7739558

Barbara Waldoch July 14, 2009

How gorgeous, Carol! #7739614

Jack Ryan July 14, 2009

Absolutely fantastic photo of this picturesque and beautiful lighthouse. Great perspective...even if it was a bit dangerous. The clouds are an added plus. Very, very well done, Carol. #7739646

John Connolly July 14, 2009

An amazing sky and an awesome coastal capture Carol! WOW! What a presentation! #7739647

Monnie Ryan July 14, 2009

The rocks and sky are just awesome, Carol -- what a stunning photo! #7739658

Julianne Bradford July 14, 2009

Gasp! This is so stunning! The clouds are trying to match the rocks in their color and intensity and making it! This is an amazing work of art Carol!! #7739666

Tammy M. Anderson July 14, 2009

This is gorgeous, Carol. Composition, light and clarity are superb. #7739667

Nadya Johnson July 14, 2009

Wow! Fantastic light and colors, Carol! Stunning composition, too. Superb! #7739760

Patrick Rouzes July 14, 2009

WOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEE,Carol!!! INCREDIBLE colors, tones, detail, clarity, lighting, comp & mood captrued here!!! This is amazing,Carol, & I hope to see this in the WINNERS circle!!! CONGRATULATIONS on this ,my friend!!! A fave too!!! #7739887

Valentin M. Armianu July 14, 2009

Fantastic capture!! #7739889

Sam Britt July 14, 2009

Fantastic image, Carol. Great composition, beautiful dramatic sky. #7740077

Mary E. Lake July 14, 2009

OMG!!! Simply B E A U T I F U L!!! :) #7740087

Melissa G. Meiselman July 14, 2009

That sky is simply spectacular with great cloud formations, dazzling color, wonderful scene to go with it taken with fine detail and great composition, Carol!! #7740140

Patti Coblentz July 14, 2009

Beautiful work, Carol...I love the texture of the sky and rocks. (+....) I'm super tired, sorry.
Patti #7740300

Usman M. Bajwa July 14, 2009

Fantastic composition and colors, carol.

UB. #7740442

Val Feldman July 15, 2009

Oh! We will definitely be seeing this one again. Everything, from the colors to the comp, to the extraordinary detail, to clarity, lighting...I needn't go on - because this could not be one, tiny iota better. Bravo, Carol...excellent work! #7741091

Erin Appelbaum July 15, 2009

Beautiful capture Carol. Peter #7741186

Howard B. Cheek July 15, 2009

This is a wonderful composition Carol, you knew exactly where to stand :)
Good highlight control of those bright areas in the sky..
Well done! #7741613

Marty Straub July 15, 2009

What impact!!! Love it! The diagonal line splitting the frame, perfect balance of darkness and light, outstanding colors (HDR?), and there is a sweeping sense that draws us to the lighthouse. This is definately a BetterPhoto. You are an inspiration, Carol. #7741657

Melissa Olsen July 15, 2009

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! #7742244

Julianna J. Collett July 15, 2009

Beautiful in every way ! I think we will see this again! #7742343

Randy D. Dinkins July 15, 2009

Great color/lighting (HDR?) in this scene. Great shot. #7743207

Carol L. Fowler July 17, 2009

Thanks for all those wonderful comments, everyone! #7750559

Linda D. Lester July 17, 2009

I have been on these same rocks...what a great place to be especially when you get a sunset like this! Awesome job!!!! #7750629

Tommy E. Burgess July 17, 2009

Absolutely stunning Carol!! It sure looks like a winner to me as well. Gorgeous!!! #7751201

Carol L. Fowler July 20, 2009

Thanks for those additional comments- I appreciate them. #7759727

Susan Weisensel July 20, 2009

Gorgeous image. #7759758

Lisa J. Boulden July 21, 2009

Whoa!
This is breathtaking!
Wonderful work, Carol!!!
~♥~lisa #7766369

Susie Peek-Swint July 22, 2009

Stunning image Carol ~ many congrats on POTD! #7766813

Usman M. Bajwa July 22, 2009

A fabulous image with superb composition and exceptional skies, Carol. Congrats on the POTD Award!

UB. #7766828

Alex T. Mizuno July 22, 2009

Amazing Carol! Made me gasp. Such a gorgeous image!! Congratulations on this outstanding POTD!! #7766852

Katarina Mansson July 22, 2009

Congratulations on this fantastic POTD Carol! Amazing patterns, light and mood you have captured in one frame. #7766876

Mary K. Robison July 22, 2009

Carol, this unbelievably beautiful and dramatic capture deserves every award it gets, in every contest you enter it into!!
Congratulations on your VERY well-deserved POTD!! #7766900

Toni Riggs July 22, 2009

Gorgeous! #7766918

Karen Engelbreth July 22, 2009

Big congrats on your wonderful POTD, Carol... #7766940

Kim Kleinschmidt July 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this spectacular POTD, Carol!!!!! #7766967

Cyndy Doty July 22, 2009

Carol - congrats on a great POTD!

Great capture! #7767055

Ivan Chacon July 22, 2009

Great POTD,congrats! :) #7767071

Lisa J. Boulden July 22, 2009

So happy to see this one as the POTD!
Congrats, Carol.
Pure beauty!
~♥~ #7767391

Mary E. Lake July 22, 2009

Congratulations Carol on this stunning POTD!! :) #7767418

DiAnna F. Paulk July 22, 2009

Absolutely stunning, Carol! Congratulations!! #7767626

ROLAN NARMAN July 22, 2009

Congrats on this gorgeous POTD Carol! #7767754

Terry Cervi July 22, 2009

Just beautiful, Carol! Congrats on your POTD! #7767767

Melissa Olsen July 22, 2009

Beautiful the first time I saw it and even more beautiful the 2nd.
Congrats! #7767794

Anthony L. Mancuso July 22, 2009

Beautiful Image...congrats on the POTD.. #7767879

Cathy Barrows July 22, 2009

congrats on your potd...absolutely gorgeous #7767915

Robert Baer July 22, 2009

congrats carol for this special potd #7767981

Kim Andelkovic July 22, 2009

Congrats big time Carol.....well done....good luck in the next round. #7768034

Leslie Carson Wolfe July 22, 2009

Excellent composition, exposure and focus on this beautiful, breath-taking moment in time. Congratulations on your Photo of the Day! #7768075

Tim G. Stout July 22, 2009

One of the Best I have ever seen on BP. Great leading lines, beautiful saturation, Great POI. Very well done! Stunning! #7768148

Ted L. Craig July 22, 2009

This is one of the best photos I have seen in a while. It certainly deserves POTD... but I suspect will achieve more. #7768167

Joy Rector July 22, 2009

congrats #7768212

A P July 22, 2009

Congratulations on a stunning POTD Carol #7768241

Bill Houghton July 22, 2009

Carol, this is such a beautiful shot. Just a great capture. Congratulations. Have a great day, Bill

Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7768367

Amanda D. Austwick July 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful sunset photo. I especially love the different hues of the sky. #7768682

Christine Lobsinger July 22, 2009

WOW CAROL.... THis is a beautiful image - Congrats to you on your EP and Picture of the Day!!! BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURED!
Christine
SMILING WITH YOU #7768700

Judy A. Lawhon July 22, 2009

Carol...this is simply fantastic..perfect in every way!!
Congratulations...well deserved!! #7768704

Mark Dodge July 22, 2009

Stunning seascape, Carol. You really nailed this one. Incredibly beautiful. Congratulations on your POTD as well! Very well deserved :o) #7768716

Dianna Murphy July 22, 2009

Yeah Carol!!!! Congrats on your POTD! #7768804

Julianne Bradford July 22, 2009

Yeah from me too Carol !! This is a well deserved POTD, an amazing shot and is what landscape photography is all about. Simply magnificent! I'm with Ted..this is one of the best photos I have seen in quite a while. #7768850

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2009

Truly stunning Carol, a huge congratulations on your POTD! #7768905

Colleen Farrell July 22, 2009

Gorgeous! Congratulations on your POTD! #7768988

Anne McKinnell July 22, 2009

A stunning shot. Beautiful diagonal shoreline and fantastic sky detail and colours! Congrats on your POTD. #7769233

Daniella Puente July 22, 2009

Congrats on this wonderful capture Carol! #7769610

Jim Sack July 22, 2009

Although many have photographed this lighthouse (including me) this is by far the nicest shot I have ever seen of it! Absolutely beautiful! #7769684

Ann Mulholland July 22, 2009

wow....what an amazing photograph! Congrats #7770228

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 22, 2009

Absolutely, totally gorgeous!

Congrats on POTD on this awesome image Carol, bet we see this again

jo ann c. #7770407

Carol L. Fowler July 22, 2009

Wow- I am overwhelmed by all the comments! Thanks tremendously, everyone! #7770448

Jessica Jenney July 22, 2009

Congratulations, Carol on your stunning POTD! #7770574

Jeff Robinson July 22, 2009

Congrats Carol on your Excellent POTD!! Jeff #7770735

July 22, 2009

Fantastic lighting and composition. #7770988

Ronald F. Fischer July 22, 2009

This is simply spectacular! I can honestly say it is one of the best, if not the best, photos I have seen on the BetterPhoto website! #7771675

Kim Dietrich Elam July 22, 2009

gorgeous POTD! #7772216

Maria Coulson July 22, 2009

WOW!! well deserved POTD. Congratulations. #7772235

Debra R. Harder July 23, 2009

STUNNING, Carol! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING POTD!! Deb #7774532

Lindley Johnson July 23, 2009

Fantastically dramatic light, superb color, excellent detail. Congratulations on your terrific POTD, Carol! #7775807

Carol L. Fowler July 25, 2009

Thanks for those wonderful comments! Really appreciate them! #7780493

Laura E. Swan July 25, 2009

Gorgeous Image Carol! What an HONOR to also get POTD!

#7780853

Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 26, 2009

Congrats on this fabulous POTD image.
JP #7783479

July 26, 2009

Beautiful image and view,Congrats on this beautiful work of art,Carol,very beautiful work!!!!! #7783484

Carol L. Fowler July 28, 2009

Thank you very much for those comments! I really appreciatae them! #7791514

Kathleen R. Struckle July 31, 2009

Gorgeous shot. #7801689

Val Feldman August 10, 2009

I'm late on this one, Carol but CONGRATS! So well deserved!!!! #7834481

Gerri R. Jones August 10, 2009

Congrats on this beauty Carol...late to see this, but happy I found it! #7836473

JudyAnn Rector August 12, 2009

#7842986

Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009

Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist!!! #7857907

Alex T. Mizuno August 17, 2009

Congratulations on your superb Finalist Carol!!! #7858095

Ron McEwan August 17, 2009

Carol it is a pleasure to congratulate you again on this beautiful image and the Silver, good luck in the next round. #7858256

ROLAN NARMAN August 17, 2009

Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Carol! #7858896

Debra R. Harder August 17, 2009

Such a magnificent image, Carol!!! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! Deb #7858954

Val Feldman August 17, 2009

My all-time favorite of yours and I'm happy to see that silver badge under it! Congrats on this beautiful Finalist, Carol - Looking forward to seeing a gold under it soon!!! Val #7859120

Michael G. Marshall August 17, 2009

Beautiful finalist, Carol! Congratulations! Michael #7859406

Christine Lobsinger August 17, 2009

Hi Carol... a big congrats to you on your lovely Finalist!
CHRIS
SMILING #7859628

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 17, 2009

Beautiful finalist, Carol!! Congratulations!! #7859799

Amanda D. Austwick August 17, 2009

HOORAY!!! I'm so glad you won a Finalist on this!!! It should go higher!!! #7860298

Julianne Bradford August 17, 2009

This has to win the big one Carol!! #7860383

Becky J. Parkinson August 18, 2009

Congratulations on the finalist (and POTD)!! The is a beauty!! #7863622

Randy D. Dinkins August 19, 2009

Great shot Carol, well deserved. Congratulations. #7866116

Christine Lobsinger May 19, 2010

I'm BACK.... I love this shot!!!!!
CHRIS
SMILING #8621995

Patricia White December 07, 2012

You really have some outstanding photos in your gallery. I really wish I could see this every morning when I wake up, like a piece of heaven. #10454815

Carol L. Fowler December 07, 2012

Thanks so much! #10455202

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