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Pine Cone Splash

© Carol L. Fowler

Pine Cone Splash

Uploaded: July 17, 2009 16:05:46

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submitted 7/17/09, catchall. Pine cone dropped into an aquarium. Haven't been able to post for a couple of days due to work overload as well as storm-related electricity loss twice and cable loss. Things back to normal now, except for the work thing. Sigh.

Comments

Julianne Bradford July 17, 2009

Wow! Fabulous timing on this innovative shot Carol. #1155666

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 17, 2009

Very creative and I love it. Timing and clarity are wonderful, Carol. #7750553

Susan Weisensel July 17, 2009

Super cool image. #7750574

Julianne Bradford July 17, 2009

Had to have a second look..I love the way the pine cone craves the water..great exposure,perfect timing #7750684

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 17, 2009

Great shot!! The big DM at work, going for the big guns now with pine cone drops :-). Been meaning to get around to try this, not enough time here either. #7750745

Howard B. Cheek July 17, 2009

I tried this with a strawberry awhile back..Your pine cone definitely wins in the "Canonball" division ;-}}
Well done my friend! #7750832

Ron McEwan July 17, 2009

This is so creative, very well done Carol, very nice work here. #7750857

Monnie Ryan July 17, 2009

Oh wow -- very creative. Great timing to get that fabulous detail! I can just hear those little fish whispering to each other, "Hope she gets the shot she wants pretty soon...!" ;-D #7750959

Melissa G. Meiselman July 17, 2009

Terrific timing to obtain the clarity of the splash and the falling pine cone, Carol!! Great job with this!!! #7750977

Julianna J. Collett July 17, 2009

Incredible ,sharp clarity on this creative image! We will see this again I'm sure! #7751073

Barbara Waldoch July 17, 2009

Brilliant, Carol! #7751120

Michelle Alton July 18, 2009

Wow...this is DIFFERENT, Carol. I like it! #7751649

Sam Britt July 18, 2009

Fantastic capture, great timing, Carol. #7752520

Jack Ryan July 18, 2009

What a clever and creative photo op! Excellent detail...well timed...a very appealing image. #7753441

Daniella Puente July 19, 2009

Excellent Carol!!! #7755465

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 19, 2009

WOW, Carol, exceptional tones, detail, clarity, lighting, & timing here!!! Congratulations on this amazing & incredible shot!!! WTG!!! A fave for me!!! #7756142

Carol L. Fowler July 20, 2009

Thanks for those wonderful comments, everyone! Really appreciated. #7759710

Patti Coblentz July 20, 2009

The pine cone really plunged and created fantastic water movement...great timing, terrific clarity, Carol!
Patti #7760011

Maria A. Gonzalez July 21, 2009

Excellent clarity and settings..Very sharps detail and the water spalsh a great sense of movement and action well captured..Perfect timed,Carol. #7761354

Marty Straub July 21, 2009

Oh, yeah, this is a favorite of mine, Carol. Great detail on the pinecone and a cool splash, combined with a wonderful setup by you to get that awesome landing zone, really make this a uniquely creative photo. #7762608

Steve M. Harrington July 21, 2009

A fine image, Carol! I like this a great deal.
Steve #7763228

Carol L. Fowler July 21, 2009

Thanks, everyone! #7766252

Dianna Murphy July 23, 2009

That is so cool. great job. #7774704

Ivan Chacon July 23, 2009

Absolutely great !!! :) #7776040

Carol L. Fowler July 28, 2009

Thanks for the nice comments! #7791512

Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009

Congratulations on another wonderful Finalist!! #7857881

Ron McEwan August 17, 2009

Always happy to comment twice on a shot, a well deserved silver here Carol Congrats. #7858122

Julianne Bradford August 17, 2009

Oh Good!!! See how smart they are?! Well deserved finalist, then all the way Carol! #7858303

Debra R. Harder August 17, 2009

This is so AWESOME, Carol!! I love that you used a pinecone...TOTALLY BRILLIANT!!! Huge congratulations on another superb finalist!!! Deb #7858836

ROLAN NARMAN August 17, 2009

Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Carol! #7858837

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 17, 2009

OO-EE, girl! When you're hot, you're hot! Congrats again on this creative, fantastic Finalist! Carol Magic At Work!! #7859017

Michael G. Marshall August 17, 2009

Beautiful finalist, Carol! Congratulations! Michael #7859352

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 17, 2009

Awesome work, Carol! Congratulations! #7859734

Melissa G. Meiselman August 17, 2009

Congratulations, Carol on this amazing finalist!!! #7860227

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic August 17, 2009

Wowzers, Carol!!!
Definitely a winner in my eyes!!
LOVE IT!!!
~♥~Lisa #7860381

Barbara Waldoch August 18, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Carol! #7860820

Daniella Puente August 18, 2009

Congratulations Carol, this is great :))) #7863439

Renee Doyle August 18, 2009

Excellent splash capture!!! Congratulations Carol!! #7864407

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 18, 2009

CONGRATS on a lovely Finalist!!......WTG. #7865714

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 19, 2009

Be careful with those drop shots, they can lead to finalists additions :-)... Beautiful shot, well deserved. Congrats. #7866091

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 19, 2009

... or was it addictions :-)... RD #7866093

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 19, 2009

Outstanding - Congrats Carol!! Jeff #7866493

Ivan Chacon August 19, 2009

Big Congrats Carol! :) #7866684

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 28, 2009

This is one of the most spectacular innovative shots I've ever seen!!! Amazing colour/details/TIMING/Water splashes - EVERYTHING CAROL...
AWESOME..
CONGRATS TO YOU ON A FANTASTIC FINALIST SHOT!!!!

CHRIS
SMILING AGAIN!
PS into MY Fav's #8175361


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