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Church Bell

© Joseph R. Ombrello

Church Bell

Uploaded: January 16, 2009

Description

This bell was prominently displayed in front of a quaint old church in Gold Hill, NC. I saw it and it possessed me. This was the result. 1/60s @ f/4.0, ISO 100, 200mm with Nikon 70 - 200mm f/2.8 lens. Taken on tripod with release.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Michelle Alton January 16, 2009

It's a beautiful image, Joe. I hope ithas released you now, to go about your normal life! #1068604

Douglas Pignet January 16, 2009

Very nice pov and comp here Joe. Colors are beautiful here as well,Doug #7037797

John Benway January 16, 2009

Beautifully done Joe, and I especially like the way the old Bell stands out against the golden BG.
John #7037858

Troy Gallagher January 16, 2009

Beautiful capture Joe, the background is perfect for the bell.

Troy #7037970

Colette M. Metcalf January 16, 2009

Nice image!!! #7038097

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 16, 2009

Well seen and captured, Joe. Love the clarity and BG. #7038117

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 16, 2009

Excellent - Very nicely composed and captured Joe! Jeff #7038297

A P January 16, 2009

I called to you so you could make this wonderful capture of it, Joe. #7039883

Kerry Hill January 16, 2009

Beautifully captured, Joe!!!! The colour, detail and clarity are excellent!! #7040358

Carol L. Fowler January 16, 2009

well used bell - you can see the chips in your very detailed shot #7041752

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 16, 2009

beautiful comp, dof, and capture Joe! #7041978

Barbara Waldoch January 17, 2009

Wonderful detail and capture, Joe! #7042513

Joseph R. Ombrello January 17, 2009

Thanks for the wonderful comments, Michelle, Doug, John, Troy, Colette, Tammy, Jeff, Ann, Kerry, Sabrina, Carol, Stefania, and Barbara.

Michelle, It has released me and I am awaiting my next possession!

Joe #7042781

Dave Ombrello January 19, 2009

Another great image Joe, great detail on bell and bg isolation. By the way, the Museum of making music had a really interesting exhibit on slide guitars and a bunch of new stuff. I guess you'll have to come back and see it again sometime. #7051972

Joseph R. Ombrello January 19, 2009

Thanks, Dave. Depending on the economy, we need to try to get out there in 2009! #7053758

Dave Ombrello January 28, 2009

Congrats on the EP Joe, and you know you are always welcome. #7100370

Bill Houghton January 29, 2009

Joe, beautiful detail in this one. Have a great day. Bill #7101308

Joseph R. Ombrello January 29, 2009

Thank you, Bill. #7103293

Max Aureli January 31, 2009

Great details and fantastic tones in this capture, Joe!!! #7109788

Joseph R. Ombrello January 31, 2009

Thanks for your comment, Max. #7110005

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