Location #1: Backyard Regatta [Contest Finalists August 2009]

© Michelle Alton

Location #1: Backyard Regatta

Uploaded: August 05, 2009 02:15:03

Description


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During lunch break on Day 1 of the ad shoot, I took my camera to the back yard, and found this "lazy day" sailing "regatta" gracing the Navesink River.
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This is the last of the Ad shoot series, for now. I wish I could show you the faces of all the cast and crew...the "baby wrangler," the wonderful photographer and her skilled assistants, the Motor Coach man, the little babies, the prop man who raked the grass, washed the windows, rearranged furniture, dangled toys on the end of a fishing pole to entertain the baby models, the amazing logistics man who made everything happen smoothly and on time, the intern who had to stand on the roof for hours with a light stand and reflector, in order to create 4:30 pm light in one of the rooms at 10 am---the list is endless. But I did not get model releases signed, so ...
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 05, 2009

Lovely image here, Michelle, looks so relaxing and inviting place be at!


Dominick #1164024

Michelle Alton August 05, 2009

Oh...as you can see, Spot's head (and other parts) has gotten to be quite large from all the attention, so I'm sending him back to the horses for awhile. He may just show up again from time to time, but he needs to rest now.

It's been a blast to share this experience with you...

Michelle #7817788

Douglas Pignet August 05, 2009

Beautiful capture here Michelle, great ad photo for sailing. #7817801

Brett Dolsen August 05, 2009

A wonderfull calming scene to end the days work Michelle!!Its been a great series and a joy to share with us!!Brett #7817832

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 05, 2009

And it has been a blast for US TOO! We had tons of fun commenting and you are so interesting and exciting to know!

Thanks so much!!! This is a really beautiful image by the way Michelle! Makes me with I were there wearing whites and creams and going sailing, instead of waring insect repellent and bear bells! HA!

-Laura :) !!!

-Laura :) #7817859

Ann Coates level-classic August 05, 2009

Fancy all those sail boats turning up for you like that, just on cue. This is an idylic scene you have captured here Michelle, beautiful colours and fantastic composition and clarity. #7817893

Avril Young August 05, 2009

Heavens you must have had so much fun on this shoot...stunning shot of the restful scene! #7817912

Deb Koskovich August 05, 2009

And we've had a blast being there along with you and Spot! This is such a lovely image to bow out with! I can only imagine what it's like to live in that world! #7817933

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 05, 2009

Well, it was a great series! #7817947

Beverley Scott August 05, 2009

A beautiful image, Michelle, and the location shots in this series have been wonderful! Bev #7817955

Gord MacEachern August 05, 2009

Awesome scene here Michelle,loved your series! #7817958

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 05, 2009

Great sharp shot of this scene. And great job on the series. #7818026

Paul E. Earl August 05, 2009

A great end to the series. A lovely scene! #7818040

Joseph N. DiGilio August 05, 2009

This is a beautiful scene Michelle, fine composition and color. It looks like a great place for a picnic lunch too. I have enjoyed this series very much. Thanks for sharing your exciting experience. #7818066

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 05, 2009

A beautiful image to end your series Michelle! You have really described this event so well and shown that it takes lots of people working together to make things happen! Great Job! Jeff #7818093

Eric S. Rundle August 05, 2009

A wonderful end to your series Michelle thank you for sharing #7818137

Ray Clarke August 05, 2009

Wonderful end to a great series Michelle.!!!(R) #7818203

Aimee S. McMaster August 05, 2009

....narrated & photographed beautifully....thanks for sharing your most exciting experience Michelle...Aimee #7818211

Colette M. Metcalf August 05, 2009

How beautiful, Michelle!!! #7818252

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 05, 2009

I really enjoyed your series Michelle...lovely images and informative too! Sounds like you really enjoyed the experience! #7818321

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 05, 2009

Another outstanding capture, Michelle. This has been a great series, and your ongoing narrative and beautiful captures have made me feel I've been a part of it too. Thanks for the memories. Truly enjoyed it. #7818545

Ron McEwan August 05, 2009

Love this gorgious shot Michelle, do these folks have any idea what it is like to be a common old shoe. I think I could enjoy hanging out here for a while, then I would have to go on another adventure. #7818963

Margaret R. Barry August 05, 2009

Beautiful capture, Michelle. What an amazing experience that must have been! #7819016

ROLAN NARMAN August 05, 2009

Wonderful capture, details, and colors Michelle! Well done! #7819284

Hal Bambrick August 05, 2009

Super NICE Michelle!!!!!!. Congrats!!!. #7819621

Daniella Puente August 05, 2009

WONDERFUL :) #7819931

Tiia Vissak August 05, 2009

a beautiful image! #7819990

Renee Doyle August 05, 2009

Beautiful back yard Michelle!! So pretty and peaceful!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time and it must of been quite an experience!!! #7820100

Susan Fox August 05, 2009

wonderful landscape! #7820129

Sue Marshall August 05, 2009

Hi Michelle, I just spent some time looking at all the images I had missed from this shoot ~ they are awesome!!
Sorry I can't comment on them all but it looked like you had a blast!!
This one is gorgeous!! :-)
#7820130

Michelle Alton August 05, 2009

Ok...for those that haven't been here yet...SPOT is in this picture...a little larger than life...but he is there...and had to swim pretty far to get to where he is!

~~Michelle #7820142

Allen Hughes August 05, 2009

Wow... what a location.... So Where's Waldo... errr, Spot. Is that him sitting on the dock? #7820626

a2o akmal aini othman level-classic August 05, 2009

what a wonderful scene, Michelle! gorgeous! #7820720

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 05, 2009

LMAO
Is Spot On The Dock?
This is awesome Mickey! #7820935

Teresa Burnett level-classic August 05, 2009

Oh, how I would love to have this for a back yard view!! Gorgeous scene and beautifully captured Michelle!! #7821208

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 05, 2009

I came back to find SPOT! HA! I see him there waiting for his "ship" to come in! HA!

Adding SPOT reminds me of Thomas Kinkade paintings. He hides things in them, too! His wife's first initial, his families birth dates, etc... FUN! #7821398

Karen Engelbreth August 05, 2009

Beautiful capture, Michelle..... #7821440

Eugenio Diaz August 06, 2009

SUPERB!!!!
Amazing work here Michelle!
So well presented!
Love it!
WTG! #7822953

Debra R. Harder August 06, 2009

I agree with Eugenio! This is truly SUPERB, Michelle! The details are absolutely incredible. LOVE IT!! Deb #7825087

Gail Vitikacs level-classic August 07, 2009

Incredible in so many ways!!!! #7825838

Dianna Murphy August 13, 2009

An ad shoot. For what? WTG. This is beautiful! #7844831

Janet Daniel August 15, 2009

Incredibly beautiful capture, Michelle! #7849773

Beverley Scott September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this great finalist, Michelle!!! #7957606

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 20, 2009

WTG Melissa, huge congrats!!!!! #7957768

Brett Dolsen September 20, 2009

Big Congratulations on all your finalists Michelle!!Great result and hope to see gold amongst them!!Brett #7958115

Renee Doyle September 20, 2009

WTG Michelle!!! Congratulations to you on this excellent finalist!! #7958225

Christian Rosito September 20, 2009

Fabulous scene, congratulations again Michelle! #7959521

Janet Daniel September 20, 2009

Congrats again, Michelle! #7959586

Amy M. Wilson September 20, 2009

Congratulations on another wonderful Finalist, Michelle!!! #7959812

Jeana Clark September 20, 2009


Congratulations Michelle!!
Awesome finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~ #7959824

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle! This is beautiful! #7960124

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #7960183

Renata Gusciora September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this lovely finalist,Michelle! #7960306

Nadya Johnson September 20, 2009

Stunning, Michelle! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #7960794

Gord MacEachern September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist Michelle! #7961124

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 20, 2009

Congrats Michelle on your Outstanding Finalist! Jeff #7962544

Erin Appelbaum September 20, 2009

Congrats Michelle. Good luck next round. Peter #7962582

Mike F. Anderson September 20, 2009

WTG, Michelle - Congratulations on your finalist! #7962751

Erica Murphy level-classic September 20, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Michelle!! #7962867

Lynne Morris September 20, 2009

WTG girl, Huge Congratulations on this awesome finalist Michelle. #7962915

ALLEN O. HOWARD September 20, 2009

Breath aWAY!!! Congratulations, Michelle! #7963484

Teresa Burnett level-classic September 20, 2009

And another big YAYYYYYY!!! Huge congratulations Michelle!! I love this one!! #7963599

Sue Marshall September 20, 2009

Wowie big congrats again, Michelle!!
This is gorgeous! :-) #7963661

Marijana Fajgl September 21, 2009

Huge congratulation on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #7967224

Tiia Vissak September 21, 2009

Congratulations! #7967815

frank w. degenhardt September 21, 2009

Another gorgeous Finalist my friend. Congratulations. #7968044

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 21, 2009

Congratulations Michelle on a fantstic scene. #7969013

Leland N. Saunders level-classic September 22, 2009

Beautiful photo, Michelle ... congratulations !!
(BTW, thanks for all your support.)

Lee #7970384

Susana Ms Heide September 22, 2009

Another breathtaking scene! Looks like the perfect place to spend the weekend! Congrats Michelle! #7971328

Sam Britt September 22, 2009

Congratulations on all your finalists, Michelle! #7972681

Graeme yew Chow September 25, 2009

Beautiful finalists! congratulations Michelle. #7983969

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