The Glass Bottom Boat

© Susan M. Hembree

The Glass Bottom Boat

Uploaded: August 19, 2009

Description

For the PG 101 Mystery Movie Theme


Exif: F Number: 27, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 120.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Erin Appelbaum August 20, 2009

Outstanding composition, color and light Susan. Peter #1170381

Dr Silly level-classic August 20, 2009

Beautiful capture. :O)
#7871594

Daniella Puente August 20, 2009

LOVE IT! #7871683

Katarina Mansson August 20, 2009

Excellent title fit, beautiful tones, great reflections and nice composition. I LOVE this! HTD Sue! #7871724

Datha Y. Thompson August 20, 2009

Beautiful!! Love the comp/light/reflections
HTD Sue :0) #7871981

Joy Rector August 20, 2009

beautiful #7872196

Julianne Bradford August 20, 2009

Terrific lighting,reflections and wonderful color! HTD Sue! #7872464

Kara L. Hendricks August 20, 2009

Wow... This has the WOW factor Sue... Love that reflection and your title choice!!!


HTD!! #7873265

Susan M. Hembree August 20, 2009

I loved this boathouse scene with the single boat the instant I saw it; it just welled up the emotion in me. And at the time, I thought about a mystery behind the photo, which made this just perfect for this theme! Thanks for all your comments; so glad to hear such positive feedback! #7873439

Datha Y. Thompson August 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Sue
for Winning our Mystery Title Theme!!!
Beautiful work!!! :0) WTG
#7877513

Julianne Bradford August 22, 2009

Congrats! This is just beautiful! #7877552

Katarina Mansson August 22, 2009

You had my vote...this is a winner in my book and I am glad PG101 agreed :-)

Congratulations Sue! #7877634

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 22, 2009

Awesome theme win Susan! Congrats! #7878102

Bob Cournoyer level-classic August 22, 2009

Way to go, Sue, on your theme win!!! #7878934

Susan M. Hembree August 22, 2009

Thanks everyone for your votes of confidence and your kind words! #7879169

Jean E. Hildebrant August 23, 2009

Wonderful image, Susan!! Way to go on the theme win! Congrat's! #7880086

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 18, 2010

Superb capture, Susan. Glad to see your resubmission paid off! Congratulations on the finalist badge and good luck in the next round.
#8544826

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 18, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Susan! WTG! #8544934

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 19, 2010

Cool EOD image, CONGRATZ. on the Finalist Award!

UB. #8546956

Karen Celella April 19, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Susan. #8548686

Wanda Judd level-classic April 19, 2010

Congratulations Susan...I can see why you were drawn to this shot and the emotion you felt is evident in the shot... #8548881

Dr Silly level-classic April 19, 2010

Congratulations Susan on your Finalist. :O) #8549813

Mitch Spence level-classic April 19, 2010

I love this image, Sue. And I'm so glad to see it with the medal. #8549900

April 19, 2010

Stunning and simple! #8550812

Susan M. Hembree April 19, 2010

Wow, thanks everyone and also thanks to the judges for their simple but very appreciated comment. I have always loved this shot and was scratching my head as to why it kept getting overlooked. This is about the 4th resubmit and I am glad I did not give up. And yes, Nikki, it did finally pay off! #8551182

Bob Cournoyer level-classic April 20, 2010

Congrats,Susan, on your gold.. :-) #8555167

Renee Doyle April 20, 2010

Congratulations on this excellent winner Susan! #8555252

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 20, 2010

Gorgeous winning image Sue! Congratulations! #8555487

Michelle Alton April 20, 2010

Fantastic winner, Katarina. #8555736

Gerri R. Jones April 20, 2010

Striking Beauty, congratulations on your winner Susan! #8555868

Patti Coblentz April 20, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome winner, Susan!!

Patti #8556092

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 20, 2010

Sue, I hope you log on soon to find your inbox full! :) Congratulations! #8556104

Graham Robards April 20, 2010

Congratulations! ~Pat #8556231

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 21, 2010

Your perseverance paid in Gold, Susan. CONGRATZ!!!

UB. #8557012

Katarina Mansson April 21, 2010

Congratulations on your superb winner Susan! #8557197

Shawn Jennings April 21, 2010

This is great Susan! Congratulations on your win! #8557575

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 21, 2010

You are an inspiration to us all, Susan! Congratulations on this incredible Winner! WTG! #8558148

Wanda Judd level-classic April 21, 2010

Susan...Congratulations! This is such a fantastic shot and it's so nice to see it recognized with this honor. #8558444

Dr Silly level-classic April 21, 2010

Congratulations Susan on your Gold. :O) #8558496

Susan M. Hembree April 21, 2010

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all your comments! I'm still amazed that this photo which was always one of my favorites finally got recognized by BP. It sure pays to be persistent. #8559127

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 21, 2010

Incredible Susan...well done and happy to see it got the GOLD! #8559660

Karen E. Baumann April 22, 2010

Beautiful Susan, right into my favs! Congratulations on your gold... glad to know that re-subs pay off! #8561430

Anne McKinnell April 24, 2010

Beautiful! Congratulations on your win! #8566568

Karen Slagle January 25, 2011

I can see why this was picked as a winner. It's fabulous, Susan. #9193535

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