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© Michael Lynch

Swirl

Uploaded: May 25, 2010

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Design spotted on the ceiling of a pagoda in the Chinese Garden of Naha Okinawa, Japan. Photo shot handheld, available light, steadying the camera by laying flat on my back 11:53AM 28 JUN 2009 f/11 1/6 ISO 100 Pentax 18-250@18mm Cable release and holding breath. Published at In The Know Traveler under Camera Talk MAY 2010. IMGP2423

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: PENTAX K10D

Comments

Carol Flisak level-classic May 26, 2010

Wonderful image, Michael... thanks for sharing the where and how! When I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a PS creation... it's a great capture! #1272494

Michael Lynch May 26, 2010

Carol, Thank you !
I visited your website and am impressed. I'll be back, time permitting. Since I got involved in travel writing, I haven't spent much time with my friends at BP. For shame, for shame!

Cheers,
Mike #8644582

Maxine C. Schnitzer May 29, 2010

This is fantastic! Can't believe you captured such sharpness hand holding! I've tried doing the same and somehow manage to breathe every time! Great work. #8650941

Kelly Heaton June 07, 2010

Awesome Capture!! Congratulations! #8672277

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 07, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michael!

jo ann c. #8674399

Carol Flisak level-classic June 08, 2010

Congrats on your great finalist, Michael! Good luck on the next round! #8677778

Virginia Leone level-classic June 08, 2010

What a striking photo and great find! I love it...I can definitely see gold for this, good luck! #8679893

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict June 08, 2010

Hardy congrats, Michael, on this amazing and very beautiful finalist!

Debby #8680090

Dianna Murphy June 09, 2010

A great BIG congratulations on your wonderful finalist. Best of Luck in the next round and the quest for the Gold. Dianna #8682589

Michael Lynch July 07, 2010

Too many to name; Thank you all !

Cheers,
Mike #8739601

Mary K. Robison January 10, 2014

Belated Congratulations on this exceptional Finalist, Mike. You have a superb gallery. #10941533

John Connolly August 21, 2014

Impressive work Michael! A fantastic find and capture, and congratulations on your finalist award! #11113051

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