Inspiring Photo: Never Forget #8884288

Never Forget

Uploaded: August 24, 2009 12:06:13

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1/200, f 4.5, 105 mm, ISO 400
Photographing elephants at the Atlanta Zoo is a challenge; at least for me! She is the same color as her surroundings and as she came closer the railings were in the way of a full face shot. So I had to crop her, applied several filters, then painted the BG B&W for contrast. For that reason she's going into DD. Hope she likes it there!

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

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Linda D. Lester August 24, 2009 0

You did a great job with her....love those ears!!! Good morning!!! #1171958

Candice C. Calhoun August 24, 2009 0

GREAT job with this marvelous portrait...such a sweet face!

ccc #7882923

Tammy M. Anderson August 24, 2009 0

Outstanding capture, Courtenay. Beautiful work. #7882924

Amy M. Wilson August 24, 2009 0

Well, you did an excellent job making her stand out... great capture and work, Courtenay! #7882930

Monnie Ryan August 24, 2009 0

That's where I'd have put her too, Courtenay -- but she'd be a beauty anywhere! Nice work showcasing this magnificent animal! #7882961

John Benway August 24, 2009 0

Beautifully done Courtenay.
John #7883030

Robert R. Goodman August 24, 2009 0

Hi Courtenay,that new 700 sure can take a beautiful image.Awesome capture!!!! #7883078

Linda Blair August 24, 2009 0

Great work Courtenay....they do blend in with the bg...really like the b&w bg!!!!!!! #7883114

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 24, 2009 0

Wonderful work, Coutenay! #7883132

ROLAN NARMAN August 24, 2009 0

Outstanding capture and work Court! Good idea to change bg color for contrast! She stands out very well! Adorable image! #7883440

Kim Kleinschmidt August 24, 2009 0

Wonderful capture, Courtenay!
fabulous detail and great idea on changing the b/g to b&w #7883881

Nadya Johnson August 24, 2009 0

Outstanding portrait of this Giantess! Aren't they totally AMAZING?? Great work on this cool capture, Courtenay! #7884011

Michelle Alton August 24, 2009 0

Beautifully done, Courtenay. I had a similar problem trying to photograph some gigantic Belgian draught horses, at close proximity (in a barn). I decided that I need to strap a folding step ladder on my back! Maybe we can invent a lightweight, un-awkward folding step ladder for photographers? #7884234

John Connolly August 24, 2009 0

I too would like to be another foot taller! A beautiful frontal portrait of this delightful animal, Courtenay, and your darkroom work is excellent! #7884329

Mike Clime August 24, 2009 0

Nice capture and dd work! It seems like all of the zoos want them to blend it with their surroundings. #7884473

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 24, 2009 0

I Just Climb on Buses for Better PoVs ;0)

This is awesome Court
The Background change brings her front and center
Wonderful work! #7884637

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 25, 2009 0

I don't doubt that Mel climbs on busses or anything else that lends itself to get the right POV!!! LOLOL This is an awesome capture, Courtenay!!! :-) k #7884704

A P August 25, 2009 0

Outstanding work on this one Courtenay. #7884827

Sam Britt August 25, 2009 0

Great job on this elephant portrait, Courtenay. You captured all her wrinkles so well! #7884836

Randy D. Dinkins August 25, 2009 0

Very nice zoo series. Like Mr (or Ms) elephant here. Great job on the crop and dd. Sorry not to comment recently, very busy. #7884874

Melissa G. Meiselman August 25, 2009 0

Fantastic job bringing out the real character of this elephant, Courtenay!! You have separated him from the background very skillfully and his skin is sharp, textured and colorful!! Great job!!! #7885031

Jeana Clark August 25, 2009 0

Fabulous work BDB!!!
Excellent details!!
Fantastic comp!!!
~J~ #7885058

Renee Doyle August 25, 2009 0
You did a great job with her Courtenay!!! Excellent detail and wonderful crop!! #7885300

Barbara Waldoch August 25, 2009 0
Beautiful, Courtenay! #7885344

Carol Sawyer August 25, 2009 0
Fantastic work, details and capture, Courtenay!! #7885718

Gina Cormier August 25, 2009 0
Oh...that is awesome Courtenay!!! Great comp, detail and overall image!!! #7886197

Laura E. Swan August 25, 2009 0
She will LOVE it in DDR, Courtenay! She's never looks so vibrant and alive and colorful until you came along. Life changing for sure!
Great work here!!! -Laura :) #7886496

Jeff Robinson August 25, 2009 0
This is Fantastic Courtenay!! Jeff #7886529

Ken Smith August 26, 2009 0
I would not have known it was digital. You did on this..certainly sets the elephant apart from the surroundings. Nice job, Courtenay! #7887595

Nancy L. Green August 26, 2009 0
She is a BEAUTY no matter where she is!!! OUTSTANDING image dear friend!! <>< #7888093

Wm Nosal August 27, 2009 0
Cool Shot! #7891151

A P September 20, 2009 0

I'm thrilled for you Courtenay! #7956930

Sharon Sawyer September 20, 2009 0
Now just how to I follow Ann again? LOL
I'm very proud of you too and wish you all the best in the next round. WTGG!!! #7957020

Stefania Barbier September 20, 2009 0
WTG Court, congrats!!!! #7957118

Teresa Burnett September 20, 2009 0
YAYYYYYY again!! Huge congratulations Courtenay!!! #7957385

Laura E. Swan September 20, 2009 0
Yeewhoooooooooooo!!!!!!!
CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST Courtenay!!!
-Laura :) #7957578

Tommy E. Burgess September 20, 2009 0
Huge congratulations on another wonderful finalist Courtenay!!! #7958050

Renee Doyle September 20, 2009 0
Yeah!!! Big congrats on this wonderful finalist Courtenay!! #7958510

Mary E. Lake September 20, 2009 0
Congrats on this super finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!! :)) #7958562

Amy M. Wilson September 20, 2009 0
We certainly will "never forget" this OUTSTANDING Finalist, big CONGRATULATIONS, Courtenay!!! #7958635

Linda D. Lester September 20, 2009 0
AWESOME.....love this shot! Congratulations! #7958661

Tammy Scott September 20, 2009 0
Congratulations on another awesome finalist! #7958953

Nancyj E. Hovey September 20, 2009 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #7959225

Linda Blair September 20, 2009 0
Congrats again Courtenay!!!!!!!! #7959430

Jeana Clark September 20, 2009 0

And Congratulations Again BDB!!
Awesome finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!
~J~ #7959677

Judy V. Kennamer September 20, 2009 0
Gorgeous Finalist Courtenay! Looks like he does like it in DD! Congrats!! #7959692

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2009 0
Thanks again my friends! I'll catch up with you shortly! :-) #7960308

Robert R. Goodman September 20, 2009 0
Big congratulations,Courtenay.Another one WTG!!!!! #7960503

Debra R. Harder September 20, 2009 0
Ohhhhh...what a GREAT image!!! This is FABULOUS, Courtenay! CONGRATULATIONS on another BRILLIANT finalist!! Deb #7960802

Val Feldman September 20, 2009 0
Wonderful Courtenay - Congrats, again, on yet another beautiful Finalist!! WTG!! #7960952

Patrick Rouzes September 20, 2009 0
Heyyyyyy Courtenay, CONGRATULATIONS on ANOTHER incredible finalist!!!!!! #7961884

Kerry Hill September 20, 2009 0
Another huge congratulations on this awesome finalist, Courtenay!! #7962124

Mitch Spence September 20, 2009 0
Very nice treatment of her, Courtenay. Congratulations to you! #7962590

Debra Booth September 21, 2009 0
Congrats on your finalist, Courtenay!! #7963684

ROLAN NARMAN September 21, 2009 0
Huge congrats on another fantastic finalist Court! #7964041

Kathy Cline September 21, 2009 0

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Congrats again Courtenay! #7965664

Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 21, 2009 0
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Courtenay! #7967303

Carol L. Fowler September 21, 2009 0
Congrats! #7967548

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 21, 2009 0
Totally gorgeous, congrats and go for the gold girl!
jo ann c. #7967613

Anita Hogue September 21, 2009 0
Fabulous capture, Courtenay!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
#7968240

Ken Smith September 22, 2009 0
I bet we see this one again as gold...congrats again, Courtenay! #7968485

Sam Britt September 23, 2009 0
Congrats again, Courtenay! #7972580

Renee Doyle September 23, 2009 0
WOOHIOO!!!! Huge congrats to you Courtenay!!!!!!! So happy for you!! #7975716

Lynne Morris September 23, 2009 0
WTG girl, Huge Congratulations on getting gold, wonderful winner here Courtenay! #7975718

Linda D. Lester September 23, 2009 0
Way to go girl....I'm so happy for you!!!!! Congrats on your first place win!!!!! #7975723

Nancyj E. Hovey September 23, 2009 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving WINNER! 8o) #7975744

Amy M. Wilson September 23, 2009 0
WTG... HUGE Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN, Courtenay!!! #7975757

Kim Kleinschmidt September 23, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this OUTSTANDING 1st place winner, Courtenay!!!!!!! #7975770

Amy JACKSON September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your first place win, Courtenay! :) #7975778

Melissa G. Meiselman September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on this fantastic first place winner, Courtenay!!! #7975821

A P September 23, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST PLACE WIN COURTENAY!!!! DOING THE DANCE OF JOY AT THE HOUSE FOR YOU WTG, GF #7975891

Judy V. Kennamer September 23, 2009 0
Woo! Hoo!!! A big congrats Courtenay!!! What a beautiful First Place winner!!!! #7975963

Janet Daniel September 23, 2009 0
A huge congratulations on your excellent win, Courtenay! #7976128

Les Rhoades September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations!! #7976156

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your BIG win Courtenay! #7976188

Debra Booth September 23, 2009 0
Huge congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN, Courtenay!! Woo hoo!! #7976217

Becky J. Parkinson September 23, 2009 0
Congratulaions!!! This is an awesome image and so deserving of the first place win!! #7976354

Valentin M. Armianu September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your gorgeous WIN, Courtenay!!!! #7976386

Max Aureli September 23, 2009 0
WOW I am late in all comments, Court!!!!
Congratulations on your Winner my friend!!! :-))) #7976554

Stefania Barbier September 23, 2009 0
congratulations on your gorgeous winner!!!!!!! #7976559

Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your first place win, Courtenay! #7976608

Gina Cormier September 23, 2009 0
Congrats on this beauty!!!!! WTG!! #7976651

Anita Hogue September 23, 2009 0
WOW, This is absolutely fantastic Courtenay!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!

(Hope I can keep up with you girls when you come up)

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Jessica Jenney September 23, 2009 0
Big congrats, Courtenay on your terrific First Place Win!! #7976671

Debra R. Harder September 23, 2009 0
WHOOOOOO-HOOOOOO!!! WTG, Courtenay!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved FIRST PLACE WINNER!! AWESOME!! Deb #7976676

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 23, 2009 0
Very well deserved win Courtenay!

jo ann c. #7976724

Sam Britt September 24, 2009 0
Big Congrats on your first place win, Courtenay!! #7977016

Wm Nosal September 24, 2009 0
Great Stuff, Congratulations #7977125

ROLAN NARMAN September 24, 2009 0
Court I am so happy for you!!! Huge huge Congrats dear! Well deserved! Terrific job! Whoooo Hooooo! I'll drink to that! #7977138

Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2009 0
Awesome work! Congrats on your WIN! #7977187

Teresa Burnett September 24, 2009 0
Oh, I'm doing the happy dance for you, girl!!! Huge congrats Courtenay!!! This is fantastic!!! #7977278

Marcel J. Fernandez September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations Courtenay on your delightful First Place Winner! #7977439

Mary E. Lake September 24, 2009 0
Courtenay, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! HUGE, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOU!!! WONDERFUL!!! I too am doing the Happy Dance for you!!! Rock on Girl!!! :) happy dance, happy dance, happy dance!!! :)))
#7977442

Ken Smith September 24, 2009 0
Well slap me silly with a frying pan! Way to go, Courtenay. Wine time!! :-) Congratulations!! #7977462

Kara L. Hendricks September 24, 2009 0
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Courtenay Vanderbilt September 24, 2009 0
Thank you ALL so very much! This has been the most incredible (and busy) night for me since joining BP! I have only been able to get through congratulating half of the winners so far, but I will definitely get to you tomorrow!!! Good Night! #7977611

Val Feldman September 24, 2009 0
Good night, Courtenay and CONGRATULATIONS on this gorgeous First Place!! Sleep well!!! #7977670

Tommy E. Burgess September 24, 2009 0
Huge congratulations on your outstanding winner Courtenay!!! #7977749

Christian Rosito September 24, 2009 0
Big congratulations on your so well deserved first place!!! Great!! #7977799

Usman M. Bajwa September 24, 2009 0
WTG, Courtenay. CONGRATS on this super 1st PLACE WINNER!!!
UB. #7978212

Jeff Robinson September 24, 2009 0
Congrats Courtenay on this Outstanding 1st Place Win!! Jeff #7978385

Mary Beth Aiello September 24, 2009 0
This is just outstanding, Courtenay, in every way. Huge congrats on this absolutely wonderful 1st Place WINNER. Terrific. #7978923

Nadya Johnson September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations on your awesome 1st Place Winner, Courtenay! #7979223

Lisa J. Boulden September 24, 2009 0
WTG, Courtenay!!!
FIRST PLACE!!!
Congrats!
~♥~ #7979556

Denny E. Barnes September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations, Courtenay on your outstanding and very beautiful First Place Win!! #7979561

Lindley Johnson September 24, 2009 0
Outstanding work, Courtenay! A terrific image of this handsome face. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win! #7979623

Gord MacEachern September 24, 2009 0
So glad for you Courtenay!
What an incredible WIN!!
A very well deserved FIRST, WTG!!! #7979687

Jeana Clark September 24, 2009 0

YIPPEE
YIPPEE
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Way To GO BDB!!!!!
Awesome Winner for you!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
~J~ #7979705

Daniella Puente September 24, 2009 0
BIG congrats to you !!! #7979766

Laurence Saliba September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations!!!!!!! WTG Courtenay!!! #7979966

Nichon L. Thorstrom Smith September 24, 2009 0
Courtenay! Love this, congrats to you!! :-) #7980417

Kathy Cline September 24, 2009 0

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GOD BLESS YOU COURTENAY
CELEBRATE #7980645

Ming Liu September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations to your great First Place WIN!! #7980862

Baqer Mohd Jawad September 25, 2009 0
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Sue Marshall September 25, 2009 0
Big congrats to you, Courtenay on your 1st place win!!
Fantastic image! :-) #7980914

Mitch Spence September 25, 2009 0
Congratulations to you, Courtenay! #7980940

Patrick Rouzes September 25, 2009 0
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyy Courtenay, CONGRATULATIONS on your incredible & well-deserved Gold Medal WINNER!!!!!! #7981131

Margaret R. Barry September 25, 2009 0
Congratulations on an awesome first place winner, Courtenay! #7981555

Sharon Sawyer September 25, 2009 0
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO, Courtenay! HUGE congratulations on your first place win. You've covered them all now.. the only one left is the grand prize. Won't be long.:) #7981691

Vicki Hunt September 25, 2009 0
Really GREAT! Congratulations! #7982637

Bill Houghton September 25, 2009 0
Courtenay, congratulations on your fabulous win. Have a great weekend, bill
Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7983728

Terry L. Ellis September 26, 2009 0
Congratulations on your excellent First Place win, Courtenay! #7983996

Beverley Scott September 26, 2009 0
Huge congratulations on your Winner, Courtenay! #7984041

Colleen Farrell September 26, 2009 0
Awesome!! Big, belated congrats on your fabulous winner! #7985813

Linda Blair September 27, 2009 0
Whoo Hooo Courtenay....congrats on your wonderful 1st place win!!!!!!!!!!!! #7987530

Roger D. Meador September 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on this winner. I enjoyed viewing your gallery. #7988288

Laurie Daily September 27, 2009 0
A belated ongratulations on this fantastic first place winner, Courtenay!!!
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Mike Clime September 28, 2009 0
Congratulations on this great First Place Winner! #7991212

Boyd L. Alexander September 28, 2009 0
Yea Courtney...CONGRATULATIONS on your FIRST Place Winner!! Very well deserved!! #7991629

Datha Y. Thompson October 01, 2009 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! #7998940

Joanna Kovalcsik May 31, 2017 0
A magnificent reminder image, Courtenay! Beautifully shot! #11601840

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