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Graveyard shift [Redwood Tree Picture Northern California Pics ]

© Courtenay Vanderbilt

Graveyard shift

Uploaded: October 10, 2011 03:54:44

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This is Oakland Cemetery on an evening when the photography group we met up with left early thinking there wouldn't be a decent sunset, leaving Linda and I there alone. We didn't miss the color but I must admit it was a bit creepy once the sun went down!

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/5 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 10, 2011

Hey Girl!

I LOVE your title!!
And the sky ain't too shabby either ;0)
Definately worth the wait!

#1414200

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 10, 2011

Excellent comp. colors and light, Courtenay. Great title. Glad you stayed late. #9726568

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 10, 2011

This is Fantastic Courtenay! #9726579

Gord MacEachern October 10, 2011

Hi Courtenay, it's a good job you waited, beautiful image here.
But I would bet my last dollar you didn,t wait till completely dark, lol.. #9726597

Val Feldman level-classic October 10, 2011

Perfect title - that gorgeous sky was worth the wait! #9726602

Ken Smith level-classic October 10, 2011

How sad for your photography group..light changes quickly right at sunrise/sunset. I'm thinking they're a fun group, versus you and Linda being the serious students of the craft! :-) Cool shot, by the way! #9726609

Stacey Williams October 10, 2011

Great title and lovely sky!!
Good for you for sticking around. Graveyards give me the creeps even in daylight, there is no way I would stay in one after dark :-) #9726613

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 10, 2011

LOL, Ken! We're the fun ones. It was mercilessly hot so we took a time out and went across the street for a beer and some A/C. When we got back they were gone and we enjoyed the sunset! :-) #9726623

Anita Hogue October 10, 2011


Soooooo gorgeous and I love your story! #9726647

Dayna Cain level-classic October 10, 2011

Love it! #9726687

Monnie Ryan October 10, 2011

Beautiful capture, Courtenay! I'd have stuck with you at least through the beer and A/C! #9726742

Jack Ryan October 10, 2011

Excellent POV/comp...love the color...worth waiting for. Very well done. #9726767

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 10, 2011

LOL...I love your story Courtenay. I can imagine you were hearing things too when you were taking this shot. I would have been afraid they would have locked the gates and we couldn't have gotten out. Beautiful shot! #9726783

Robert R. Goodman October 10, 2011

Hi Courtenay,WOW!!!A lot people just dying to get into that place.Excellent capture my friend.Great color!!!! #9726874

Marilyn Cornwell October 10, 2011

Such wonderful contrast - yes the cemetery already has that sense of foreboding gloom... #9726906

Avril Young October 10, 2011

wow, the sky looks wonderful, terrific pov...love the title.. #9726919

Gina Cormier October 10, 2011

You're braver than me!!! Beautiful shot however!!! #9726962

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 10, 2011

fantastic colors and capture!!! #9727105

Ann Coates level-classic October 10, 2011

Cemeterys always have an eerie feel about them. The sky is gorgeous as is the whole image. #9727351

Stephen Zacker October 10, 2011

Very cool graveyard shot.. like that sky #9727415

Mike Clime October 10, 2011

Beautiful sunset and a great title, Courtenay! It's funny that the rest of them left. #9727441

Julie Burnett October 10, 2011

There's some pretty funny comments scrolling down, a very cool shot, beautiful sky and composition, and LOVED hearing your story, Courtenay!! #9727581

Douglas Pignet October 10, 2011

what a lovely setting...nicely done #9727735

Leslie McLain level-classic October 10, 2011

Terrific capture and sunset colors, Courtenay. #9727890

Phillip R. Connolly October 10, 2011

Well worth the wait and the creepy atmosphere, Courtenay!! You have captured a beauty...they should have all waited! Well done!

Phil #9727962

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 10, 2011

So you had a beer and captured a beautiful sunset to boot!! Double whammy, Courtenay! #9728023

Rony Sagy October 10, 2011

Spectacular colors in this sunset capture, Courtenay. Obviously you and Linda could spot a good opportunity. #9728063

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 10, 2011

Looks like you guys found the sunset, beautiful shot. Hope the graveyard ghosts passed you by :). #9728091

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 11, 2011

Wow! That light is awesme, great capture Courtenay!

jo ann c. #9729685

Mary Dimitriw level-classic October 11, 2011

Worth the wait Courtenay!! Gorgeous lighting and comp. #9729862

Renee Doyle October 12, 2011

Worth feeling creepy over though!! Gorgeous light and wonderfully composed Courtenay!! #9731268

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 12, 2011

Wow what we won't do to get the shot! Creepy yes, but glad you weren't alone. #9731714

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 13, 2011

Well worth the wait, Courtenay! Excellent composition, with beautiful light and details. #9732417

Debra R. Harder October 14, 2011

I'm loving this, Courtenay...the spookier the better...lol! Excellent lighting, colors, details and overall mood. Brilliant!! jsb #9734755

JudyAnn Rector level-classic October 14, 2011

Stunning image, Courtenay... What? you guys didn't spend the night so you could capture sunrise too?? *;))
Photobucket #9735090

Wm Nosal October 16, 2011

COOL Image, Courtenay! #9738768

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 20, 2011

I love the soft pink and the wonderful lighting on this cemetery, WONDERFUL MT Court, WTG!! <>< #9750505

Ellen Hodges October 24, 2011

Super beautiful sky and fantastic pov, Courtenay! Hope that you had a safe trip home!! #9758276

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 27, 2011

You are very brave, Courtenay! And your bravery certainly paid off! The lighting is gorgeous! #9766440

Jimmy Day November 16, 2011

Stunning work! I've wondered why anyone would want to go to a cemetery to take pictures. You've just showed me why!! #9810189

Phyllis H. Burchett December 04, 2011

Awesome capture and worth being creeped out a bit for Courtenay! #9846957

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