Uploaded: April 26, 2010 18:49:51
A fun shot for the "Joy" theme.
I guess this could also be considered a self portrait.
:-)
Thanks to Bob Cournoyer for the idea.
Comments welcome and appreciated!
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Patrick Rouzes April 26, 2010
Could use a cold one now,Mike! Spectacular tones,reflections, clarity, detail, lighting & presentation here! Great to meet you between the brews,my friend! #1262927Michelle Alton April 27, 2010
Definitely a quenching shot! Love the golden light illuminating your face! #8572403Joy Rector April 27, 2010
love this shot #8572628Teri Klinger April 27, 2010
fun shot! ...AND a great way to get your frig cleaned! haha! #8572829Melinda F. Schneider April 27, 2010
Creative and fun! I love it!! #8572973Jeana Clark April 27, 2010
~J~ #8573796
JudyAnn Rector April 27, 2010
Wonderful perspective, Mike... love the golden colors and lighting and dof are great. Stay thirsty my friend! :)) #8573815Bob Cournoyer April 27, 2010
Now that is a really good shot! It sucks the viewer right in to you. Speaking of...I think I'll go suck one down now...LOLBob #8574424
Michael Umbreit April 28, 2010
Thanks for all of the very kind comments and Bob, thanks for the idea. A cold one sounds good right now. :-) Mike #8576744Sam Britt April 29, 2010
Terrific idea & image, Mike. #8579294Michael Umbreit May 02, 2010
Sam - Thank You! - Mike #8584147Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2010
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTeri Klinger May 24, 2010
Ü yep! joyful indeed. congrats on your finalist! #8635762Stefania Barbier May 24, 2010
congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #8637893Usman M. Bajwa May 25, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS.UB. #8640512
Lisa J. Boulden May 25, 2010
Fantastic sp, Mike!Jennifer L. Alder May 25, 2010
lol- this is really neat.JO ANN CLEVELAND May 25, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mike!jo ann c.
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Tammy D. Ferren May 25, 2010
Congrats on this awesome finalist, Mike! Love, love, love it!! Don't know how I missed it before! #8641725Sheila D. Robertson May 25, 2010
Congratulations on a joyful shot indeed! #8641896Michael Umbreit May 25, 2010
Thanks! I was surprised to see this as a finalist. I sure enjoyed shooting this one! :-) Mike #8642644Leslie McLain May 27, 2010
Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Mike. #8648323Michael Umbreit June 07, 2010
Leslie - Thank You!! - Mike #8674663Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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