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The Hills Of Tuscany

© Debra R. Harder

The Hills Of Tuscany

Uploaded: February 09, 2010 11:07:00

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Taken in Pienza, Italy.

I'll be gone for a week...catch up with everyone when I get back!!


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3

Comments

Annette Carr February 09, 2010

Lighting, Lighting, Lighting. This is a stunning photograph. #1236864

Kathleen Rinker February 09, 2010

Fabulous image my friend, wonderful scene, tones and lighting!! #8369092

Carol Eade level-addict February 09, 2010

This is beautiful, Debra...love the tones and lighting! #8369212

Tess L. Yee February 09, 2010

Superb color, light, tone, comp...this is a real beauty, Debra! #8369214

Amy M. Wilson February 09, 2010

Beautiful... love the view, tones and lighting; masterfully done, Deb! Have a safe trip!! #8369257

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 09, 2010

What a beauty Deb.....love the tones and lighting!
Will be thinking of you...

jo ann c. #8369873

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 09, 2010

Awesome lighting and very well composed shot, Debra! Beautiful....!

UB. #8370104

Liz blahh February 10, 2010

Beautiful image! #8370189

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 10, 2010

Beautiful! #8371745

Carol L. Fowler February 10, 2010

Beautiful lighting and composition- we will miss you for the week! #8372325

Rolando Rosito February 10, 2010

WOW Debra this is stunning! #8372442

Thomas E. Hinds February 10, 2010

Fantastic image! Just wonderful, Deb! #8372625

Ken Smith level-classic February 11, 2010

You travel more than I....I'm envious! :-) You're in your element with these kinds of photos. Can't wait to see the new photos! #8373361

Leslie McLain level-classic February 12, 2010

Beautiful comp and light, Deb. #8377359

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 12, 2010

Beautiful!! #8377557

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 12, 2010

suggestive and gorgeous Deb!!! #8377847

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 13, 2010

Absolutely incredible. Amazing mood, tones and textures. Love this Deb! #8380200

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 14, 2010

Beautiful capture and have a safe trip! #8382422

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 15, 2010

Gorgeous lines and light, Deb. I love that miniature home and the row of trees atop the hill. This is a winner. #8383515

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic February 15, 2010

Just spectacular, Deb. Can't wait to see photos from your next trip. #8385099

Bill Houghton February 17, 2010

Debra, this one really stands out to me. It is just beautiful. You have a great tallent. Bill #8389337

Jessica Jenney February 17, 2010

Fabulous capture, soft tones and compositon, Debra! Thanks for sharing your amazing travels! #8389556

Joy Rector February 17, 2010

awesome #8389607

Joy Rector February 17, 2010

awesome #8389608

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 17, 2010

LOVE the different layes of hills... spectacular! #8389952

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 17, 2010

Incredibly beautiful!! #8390753

Patti Coblentz February 19, 2010

Perfectly composed with beautiful layers of light, tones, and lines...gorgeous, Debra!

Patti #8393882

Hendrik Storme February 25, 2010

Another winner I think so!
Fantastic!!! #8417321

Susan M. Campbell February 27, 2010

This is fantastic Debra. Simple and powerful at the same time. #8420233

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 03, 2010

Just saw this while browsing Editor's Picks and had to stop to congratulate you -- I love it! #8429934

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 06, 2010

Classic!
Love the wonderful tones and the brilliant composition!
Another winner, Deb! Kudos ☺ !
Smiles, Lisa♥ #8436007

March 26, 2010

This is breathtakingly gorgeous! #8482458

Cindy Hamilton March 26, 2010

The judges said it all! #8482980

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 26, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Debra. #8483386

Patti Coblentz March 26, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Deb!!

Patti #8483686

Amy M. Wilson March 26, 2010

Huge congrats on this fabulous and well-earned Finalist, Deb!!! #8484387

Valentin M. Armianu March 26, 2010

Congratulations on your astounding Finalist, Deb!! #8484425

Thomas E. Hinds March 26, 2010

A stunning and well deserved Finalist, Deb! WTG! #8484689

Michelle Alton March 26, 2010

Awesome work, Debra. Love everything about it!
Congratulations! #8484939

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 26, 2010

Congrats on your well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round, Deb! #8485227

Phyllis H. Burchett March 26, 2010

Awesome! Congrats on your finalist Debra! #8485364

Anne M. Young level-addict March 26, 2010

Congratulations - super finalist! #8485637

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 26, 2010

A true favorite, Debra -- every detail is perfect. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #8485719

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 26, 2010

I love this....Congratulations! #8485951

Ujjwal Mukherjee March 26, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Debra!! #8486164

Renee Doyle March 27, 2010

Stunning capture JSB!!!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!! #8486248

Katarina Mansson March 27, 2010

Oustanding! Congratulations Debra! #8486580

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 27, 2010

Can't believe I missed this the first time around! Spectacular Finalist, JSB! Congratulations! #8486689

Susan M. Campbell March 27, 2010

So glad to see this make it....congrats on this well deserved finalist. #8487413

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 27, 2010

~.♥.~
Big congratz, Deb!
I bet we see it wearing the GOLD really soon!
I love, love, LOVE this!
(maybe it has something to do with my Italian heritage)
~♥~Lisa #8487542

Ken Smith level-classic March 27, 2010

Glad to see this bring home a medal..congrats to you, Deb! #8487876

Jessica Jenney March 27, 2010

Congrats, Debra on this gorgeous finalist! #8487921

Laurie Daily level-deluxe March 27, 2010

Oh Oh My...this is so beautiful it makes me cry...I spent 10 days in Tuscany with my husband many years ago before BP and my obsession with photography...I know I ned to go back someday...BiG congrats on this winner, Debra! #8488228

Robyn A. Terrell March 27, 2010

The lighting and tones are glorious, Deb. congrats on your finalist! #8488331

Hendrik Storme March 27, 2010

Stunning capture!!! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist and i.d. for the others!!! #8488534

Rona L. Schwarz March 28, 2010

Can't believe I missed this first time round, Deb - it is truly an awesome capture! The lighting is out of this world, and the tones and composition are perfect. WOW! Congratulations on a superb Finalist and good luck in the next round! #8491500

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 28, 2010

Congratulations on your INCREDIBLE finalist Deb!! #8491676

Erica Murphy level-classic March 28, 2010

BIG CONGRATS to you Deb on your STUNNING FIRST PLACE WINNING PHOTO!!! #8491879

Renee Doyle March 28, 2010

WooHOO JSB!!!!!! Big congrats on this Superb First Place Winner!!!!!!! WTG!! #8491882

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 28, 2010

I'm thrilled to see this in the First Place position Deb. Outstanding, congrats! #8491938

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 28, 2010

Congratulations on your first place win, Deb! #8491948

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 28, 2010

Congratulations on your win, Debra! #8492040

Jennifer L. Alder March 29, 2010

YOU are a winner all the way! Big congrats on your multiple wins my dear :) #8492224

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe March 29, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Deb on this beautiful first place win!!!!!! #8492325

Michelle Alton March 29, 2010

Such a beautiful winner, Debra. Congratulations! #8492404

Ken Smith level-classic March 29, 2010

Outstanding, Deb. Congrats on your big win!! #8492567

Leslie McLain level-classic March 29, 2010

Congrats on your stunning winner, Deb. #8492629

Ujjwal Mukherjee March 29, 2010

HUGE congratulations,Deb!!!! #8492688

Amy M. Wilson March 29, 2010

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your fantastic well-earned First Place Win, Deb!!! WTG ;o) #8492725

Patti Coblentz March 29, 2010

I'm so happy for you, Deb...HUGE congratulations on your 1st place win!!!! Just beautiful!!!

Patt #8492827

Thomas E. Hinds March 29, 2010

Very well deserved First Place Winner! WTG, Deb! Bravo (as they might say in Italy)! #8492858

Anita Hogue March 29, 2010

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #8492866

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic March 29, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful winner Deb!!! #8492966

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 29, 2010

FANTASTIC WIN, JSB! Big Congratulations from one of your biggest fans! #8493071

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 29, 2010

WTG JSB!!!! I love this! You should have this printed and hanging!

Congratulations on this beauty!!! #8493090

Renata Gusciora March 29, 2010

Huge congratulations on your First Place Winner,Debra!!!:-) #8493174

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 29, 2010

~.~♥~.~
Yayyyy!!!
Big congratz, Deb!!!
Well-deserved!
♥ Lisa #8493246

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic March 29, 2010

Love it, love it, love it, Deb. Perfection... in every way. Just a spectacular and fantastic First Place Gold. WTG, girl. #8493335

Sharon Smith level-classic March 29, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful first place win! #8493451

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 29, 2010

Beautiful!! Congrats! #8493569

Jessica Jenney March 29, 2010

Congratulations, Debra on your stunning First Place Win! #8493572

Sheila D. Robertson March 29, 2010

Congratulations Debra! #8493575

Daniella Puente March 29, 2010

SUPERB Deb!!!! BIG congrats and hugs :))) #8493681

Phyllis H. Burchett March 29, 2010

Congrats on your 1st Place WIN Debra, Stunning capture! #8493795

Carol Eade level-addict March 29, 2010

Warm congratulations, Debra! #8493845

Debra R. Harder March 29, 2010

This is such an amazing surprise! Thanks to ALL my BP friends for your generous comments and congratulations!! It means the world to me!! Deb #8493886

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 29, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome, well deserved 1st Place win Deb! I know what you mean about surprised, this was my first time to get a 1st place, hope not the last one! lol

jo ann c.
#8493929

Shawn Jennings March 29, 2010

WTG Deb! Congratulations on your win!!!! #8494277

Carol L. Fowler March 29, 2010

WTG Deb! Congrats! #8494630

Robyn A. Terrell March 29, 2010

Congratulations to you, Deb! #8494676

Robyn A. Terrell March 29, 2010

It's me again. First Place....Whooot Whooot! #8494679

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 29, 2010

WTG on this wonderful win, Deb!!! :-) k #8494739

Tommy E. Burgess March 29, 2010

Huge congratulations on your beautiful winner Debra!!! WTG!! #8494973

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic March 29, 2010

Great job!!! Big congrats on this win!!! #8495083

Laurie Daily level-deluxe March 29, 2010

So happy to see this here, Deb...a fav of mine for sure and so well deserved...YaY YaY!!!! #8495089

Sam Britt March 29, 2010

Big Congrats on your First Place Win, Deb! #8495107

Michael Umbreit March 29, 2010

Deb - Congratulations!! - Mike #8495204

Valentin M. Armianu March 29, 2010

Congrats! Well deserved!! #8495244

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 29, 2010

Hey Debra, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved GOLD MEDAL WINNER! WTG! #8495364

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict March 29, 2010

Awesome image, Debra! Congratulations on your First Place Win!

Debby #8495784

Rona L. Schwarz March 29, 2010

One of my very favorites of yours, Deb! A truly stunning image! CONGRATULATIONS ON A MAGNIFICENT GOLD MEDAL WINNER! #8495872

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 29, 2010

huge congrats on you amazing win! #8496217

Barbara Waldoch March 29, 2010

Congratulations on all your awards this month, Debra! #8496235

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 29, 2010

WTG Debra. Huge CONGRATZ. on fetching the top Gold in this Category!

UB. #8496267

Marcel J. Fernandez March 30, 2010

Debra, a big congratulations to you on your to Splendid Winning Images. #8497300

Kathleen Rinker March 30, 2010

WHOOHOOOOOOO!! Huge congrats on your first place win!!!!! #8497785

Guy D. Biechele level-classic March 30, 2010

Superb image. Congrats on your win! #8497869

Dianna Murphy March 30, 2010

Congratulations on your fabulous winner!!! #8498571

Kristi A. Howson March 30, 2010

Congratulations Debra. Lovely B&W winner! #8499035

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 30, 2010

Gorgeous tones and treatment Debra! Congratulations on this fabulous first place win! #8499133

Lois Adomite March 31, 2010

This is gorgeous, and a well deserved win, congratulations. #8501506

Anne McKinnell April 01, 2010

YAY! So nice to see this one in the winner's circle. I really like the sense of depth and the subtle tones in this shot. Congratulations on your first place win!! #8503529

Nick Lagos April 06, 2010

Congratulations on winning the big Gold Debra..very well deserved... #8514398

Linda Blair April 06, 2010

A beautiful FP win Debra....congratulations!!!!!!! #8515360

Paula Showen April 07, 2010

Beautiful shot! Congrats! #8518416

Kelly S. Cavanaugh April 08, 2010

Congratulations, Deb!! WTG!! Great image! #8519857

Monika Sapek April 09, 2010

Fantastic lighting, toning and lines! Big congratulations on your First Place Win, Debra! #8523059

Melissa McCabe April 11, 2010

Belated congrats Deb, what a stellar image : ) -mm #8527204

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 22, 2010

Huge congrats on this outstanding first place winner Debra! #8563273

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