Maize and Moon (and mozzies!!)

© Debbie Bray

Maize and Moon (and mozzies!!)

Uploaded: April 18, 2012

Description

I nearly got eaten alive sitting on the wet grass in the maize field trying to attempt this shot!!)

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A100

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic April 18, 2012

This is lovely! I really love it! #1457277

Jack Gaskin April 18, 2012

Very Unique Shot A combination I don't recall having seen anywhere before.
VERY PRETTY love the blue of the sky

Jack #10096822

Debbie Bray April 18, 2012

Thank you Carolyn and Jack! I spent half the night sitting amongst the maize trying to capture this! (and being eaten alive!!) #10096830

Antonio Amen April 18, 2012

Beautiful, well done. #10096831

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 18, 2012

Excellent silhouettes, comp. and love the blue. Outstanding effort and capture, Debbie. #10096894

Shirley Sicurello level-classic April 18, 2012

Beautifully done! #10096912

Avril Young April 18, 2012

stunning, really glows... #10097037

John Rivera level-classic April 18, 2012

You captured a great image Debbie! #10097145

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 18, 2012

It was well worth your time and trouble, Debbie!! This is just gorgeous!! #10097200

Stephen Zacker April 18, 2012

You are dedicated to your art :-) Great capture #10097501

Emile Abbott level-classic April 18, 2012

Worth the effort on this one Debbie. Awesome silhouettes. #10097611

Mike Clime April 18, 2012

Beautiful capture and nice moon glow, Debbie! Don't see maize very often here. #10097674

Marilyn Cornwell April 18, 2012

Beautiful glow in this image! Wonderful! #10097692

John Connolly April 18, 2012

This image is an excellent reward for all your effort Debbie! What wonderful creative work, I hope we see this one again! #10097837

Carol L. Fowler April 18, 2012

I know what you mean. When I was in Florida one night, I really got eaten alive trying to do something like this!! Your result is fantastic!! #10098027

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 18, 2012

LOL...I don't Deb your comments stuck me funny. Did you need to get an extra dose of blood? LOL. It was all worth it because this is a beautiful shot and you did a fantastic job on it. #10098253

Stan J. Bendkowski April 18, 2012

Fantastic results, Debbie! Beautiful image, tones and mood. #10098419

Douglas Pignet April 19, 2012

lovely capture and comp...nicely done #10098540

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 19, 2012

Gorgeous sky, moon, tones, silhouettes, comp & exceptional mood, Debbie! Captivating scene, my friend! #10099360

Neal D. Hatcher April 19, 2012

Beautiful-What are mozzies?-Are they what we call chiggers? #10099851

Debbie Bray April 20, 2012

Heheee, Neal, they're mosquitoes. Biting insects that can also carry viruses and other nasties. #10100100

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 20, 2012

Beautiful image and brave story of waiting for the right moment!

Debby #10101852

Randy L. Quast April 21, 2012

Debbie I love it The lighting was right on. #10102236

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe April 21, 2012

Well done Debbie. Love the POV...it was worth the work! #10102367

Ellen Hodges April 22, 2012

Fantastic and gorgeous pov, Deb!!! I can imagine the bugs. Yikes!! You triumphed on this beauty!!! #10103882

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic April 22, 2012


Well worth all your hard work and pest. Very nice shot! The colors are beautiful. Bug repellent next time :) #10103931

Wm Nosal April 22, 2012

Wonderful Image, Debbie! #10104070

Wm Nosal April 22, 2012

Wonderful Image, Debbie! #10104071

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic April 24, 2012

Wow the moonlight brings out fantastic detail. This was well worth the trouble and any bites lol. #10108168

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 25, 2012

Awesome Debby, hope we see this again, I love it!

jo ann c. #10109199


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