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Real Charmer

© M.Christine Duncan

Real Charmer

Uploaded: October 14, 2008 11:05:14

Description

1/100sec @ F/5, ISO 200, 18mm fl
W.Balance @ Direct Sun, Exposure Comp.-0.7 EV, Multi Pattern Metering, bright/shade lighting, program mode.

Taken in picturesque Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario.

In PSPx2 applied spot cloning, clarify, tilt correction with tight crop.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Bill Knaps October 14, 2008

Beautiful place and capture Christine. Bill #1016355

M.Christine Duncan October 14, 2008

Thank you Bill... I love the quaint streets of Niagara on the Lake! Have you ever been down this way... let me know if you do, I`ll tell ya where all the lovely spots for pictures are, lol. #6599096

Lonnie M. Scott October 14, 2008

Nice Christine...just plain old fashioned standup good photography. Is this for a client of for the pleasure of? #6599604

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 14, 2008

Beautiful capture here, Christine. I was just there two weeks ago but had only part of the day to spend there. What we saw of it was beautiful and we loved it. We hope to return maybe in the Spring when we have more time. I'll have to find out from you where the best photo opts are. Well done. #6599763

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 14, 2008

What a real charmer for sure CD.. excellent pov and colour. So pretty! You did an excellent job.
Christine
Smiling... #6599906

Joan Powell October 14, 2008

so pretty , love Victorians #6600342

Sherry McClead October 15, 2008

OH, what a perfect shot!!! The colors all so vibrant... great work Christine!

Sherrybear :} #6600866

M.Christine Duncan October 15, 2008

Lonnie, this was simply for the pleasure of, but thank you for the wonderful comment! Thanks!

Tammy, thank you so much... by all means, email me here at BP and I'll give you some details on great spots :-)

Christine... I'd love to live there, wouldn't you??? LOL... Thanks for the visit we had on Sat. that was SOOO much fun, we'll do it again for sure! Thanks for the comment too. Have a great day!

Joan, I'm with you! LOL Thanks for stopping in with your lovely remark :-)

Thank you SHerrybear, this was at about 3:30 in the afternoon... the light made everything so vibrant for photos! I'm so glad you like it! #6601855

Aimee C. Eisaman October 21, 2008

You never cease to amaze me Christine! I don't think there is anything out there you can't photograph and do it well! I would never know where to start to compose a shot like this! You did a fantastic job presenting this beautiful house! #6632462

M.Christine Duncan October 21, 2008

Gosh Aimee, I'm pretty floored by your wonderful words m'dear! Thank you sooo very much!!! It's appreciated more than you know ;-) #6634613

Debbie E. Payne October 27, 2008

My daughter used to live in Rochester, NY -- so I've been to Niagra twice, once in summer and once in the fall. Beautiful area and those houses are truly awesome. But this one is just gorgeous -- and pumpkins, too! Oooo...I LOVE fall and this is fall at its very best. That botanical garden there is amazing, too. Such beautiful roses OMG! #6670238

M.Christine Duncan October 29, 2008

Thanks Debbie, yes, the area is wonderful to photograph no matter what time of the year you go! There's so many possible captures everywhere you look!!! #6677339

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 12, 2009

Oh! Now we're talking! This is TOTALLY GORGEOUS! Look at all of the beauty here.

The lovely Victorian Style Home. The TURRET with shake siding and a circular porch!!! The stonework path...The BEAUTIFUL IRON WORK gating...The burst of colors in the garden. POV was right on the mark...

WOW! 10/10 lady! -Laura :)

CONGRATS on the EFP, TOO! #7159725

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 13, 2009

Beautiful CD...Congrats on your EFP!
Chris
SMILING #7160202

February 14, 2009

Christine,

I really like how you have conveyed the stateliness of this old and venerable home. Your decision to place it in the upper right hand corner adds to its proud feeling and personality.

I can picture myself walking up the serpentine walk and putting down a deposit to buy it!! My studio and office would be located on the top floor of the tower. Great view!

A very respectful image with a spark of historical energy!

-Steve #7164622

M.Christine Duncan February 16, 2009

Gosh, thanks Laura! I did this back in the fall... I may go back around easter or the May long weekend, it's such a beautiful quaint town along the water!

Thanks Christine L! Have you ever been down to Niagara On The Lake with your camera yet?

Thank you so much Stephen ;-) I have such an appreciation for beautiful older architecture, that I just wanted to do this lovely property justice. And they've kept this beauty in wonderful shape... in fact the whole area is reknowned for it! The fall color added a lovely contrast, I knew I had to nab a shot of this, lol. Thanks again! #7173365

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 16, 2009

Hi CD... No I haven't but would love to go...
SMILING CHRIS #7173427

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 16, 2009

I'd move here to this house in a minute but I have to get there a half an hour before Steve does with -MY- DOWN PAYMENT! HA! And that beautiful turret would be my SOUND STUDIO! :) #7173648

February 16, 2009

Laura,

How did you get ahead of me with that big check in your hand? Oh well. Maybe the next one. Good seeing you again
Laura.

-Steve #7173902

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 18, 2009

Congratulations on your EP here Christine! MY NEW HOME!!! Let see now...WHERE shall I set up my keyboard??? Humm... ;) -Laura

#7180336

February 18, 2009

Congratulations Christine on your EFP! Truly a prize winner of an image.

Laura, as for your question about finding a suitable room for your keryboard, I suggest, although it is your home, to place your KB in front of the largest bay window to capture the best view of the gardens.

Great work Christine.

-Steve #7180512

M.Christine Duncan February 21, 2009

LOL... Thanks Laura and Steve!!! You guys kill me, really! #7190303

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