Inspiring Photo: Under The Neon Lights #54134

Under The Neon Lights

Uploaded: November 03, 2002 17:38:52

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Leonard Aschenbrand November 03, 2002 0

Heather a dynamite picture. The composition and lighting are dramatic. great work #12176

Cathy M. Gromball May 27, 2019 0

I agree with Leonard, Heather. Fabulous work!

Cathy :) #20767

Ruth Denton May 27, 2019 0

Great shot. I love this. #20770

Carolyn M. Fletcher May 27, 2019 0

Here you go again, blowing us all out of the water! Haha..Very very nice! #20778

Carol Engstrom May 27, 2019 0

Great shot Heather! #20782

Wolfgang Dolak May 27, 2019 0

I absolutely agree with the others, Heather!
birdie #20795

Robert Pranagal May 27, 2019 0

Is there anything else one can add?
...I absolutely love this image...
the composition, and the colors, and the idea... #20805

Heather K. McFarland May 27, 2019 0

Thank you everyone! These are the lights outside of the Windsor Casino. Took a trip for some night images of the Detriot skyline from across the river in Canada, but found these lights to be much more fun to shoot!! #20858

Damian P. Gadal May 27, 2019 0

Stunning work Heather! Keep 'em coming.... #20889

Carol Engstrom May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations Heather! #31989

Patricia Marroquin May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations, Heather! All of your work is so awesome, and such an inspiration. #32008

Mark Oxley May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations Heather. This is such a stunning image and fully deserves the Grand Prize!! #32012

Wolfgang Dolak May 27, 2019 0

A well-deserved win. Congratulations!!
birdie
#32019

Kathleen Clemons May 27, 2019 0

Yea!!!!! Congrats, Heather! :) #32021

Carolyn M. Fletcher May 27, 2019 0

Congrats, Heather! Well deserved!! #32035

Guy D. Biechele May 27, 2019 0

Superb image! Congratulations on the Grand Prize, Heather. +Guy #32079

Dolores Neilson May 27, 2019 0

Many congrats on the grand prize, Heather!! woo hooo!! I'm so happy for you! #32083

Jimmy Wen May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations Heather! a stunning abstract image & a real classic photograph! regards, Jimmy. #32085

Piper Lehman May 27, 2019 0

Major kudos, girlfriend! Pretty soon, the contest will have to be called "the Heather McFarland Gallery". Come with me to France in June and maybe something will rub off on me! :) #32109

Donna R. Moratelli May 27, 2019 0

HI Heather, This is excellent. I feel like I am there. Congratulations on the big win again! You deserve it every month! #32126

Lianne E. Cook May 27, 2019 0

absolutely stunning! Congratulations! :o) #32145

Heather K. McFarland May 27, 2019 0

Wow...what a great and wonderful suprise this morning!! I am very honored to even be among all the great images that made finalist this month let alone GP!!

There were some wonderful images entered this month....so congrats to each and every one of the finalists!! The work at this site just keeps getting better and better...pushing and inspiring me to improve all the time!

And to all who have left their notes of congrats here...I thank you for the support. Your kind words will lift me up and carry me around all week!

Thank you to Betterphoto and all of the members who form this wonderful community of sharing and learning!!

Heather #32146

Carol Sherman May 27, 2019 0

Heather....Special Congratulations on being GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!!!
What an achievement, just ever so thrilled for you! #32152

Murry Grigsby May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations on the Heather McFarland show :-) I always have to break Brooks and Dunn when I look at your great neon photo.

Murry #32168

Bernard B. Travers May 27, 2019 0

Lets hear if for Heather: HIP, HIP HORAY. HIP, HIP HORAY. #32177

Sharon E. Lowe May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations Heather, on this one and all your other wins! They're going to have to hire you as an instructor soon! #32182

Cathy M. Gromball May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations on your Grand Prize win Heather! Fabulous!

Cathy :) #32186

Heather K. McFarland May 27, 2019 0

Thanks guys and gals! I appreciate it!

Humm...I'm not up on my country music Murry! (I think that's who Brooks and Dunn are). They must have a song about neon lights is my guess??...LOL.

#32187

Murry Grigsby May 27, 2019 0

Heather--the Brooks and Dunn hit was Neon Moon. I'm really surprised that you didn't know it along with Boot Scootin' Boogie and Mama Don't Get Dressed Up LOL. I'm not sure how they picked your GP winner out of all the beautiful photos you posted this month. You really have a great photographic gift and thanks for sharing it with all of us.

Murry #32209

Shelley Sanders May 27, 2019 0

Congrats Heather, I am so happy for you! #32211

Stephanie Adams May 27, 2019 0

Congrats Heather, on all your wins!!! You are awsome! :O) #32214

Jill Battaglia May 27, 2019 0

Congrats Heather!! You've got so many wonderful images here! Such a treat to see. Congrats on all the finalist images chosen as well! :-) -Jill B #32259

Jeff Galbraith May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations Heather,
Now that

Congratulations Heather,
Now that's what I call colour--a well earned win.

#32294

Craig A. Rose May 27, 2019 0

So cool! Wow!! I love the colors and this is truly deserving award winner!!!

Congrats on the recognition and spying this great neon view!

Craig #32304

Robert Pranagal May 27, 2019 0

Hi Heather,

Congratulations!!!
Great work! #32356

Lorraine T. Lynch May 27, 2019 0

Congratulations! #32396

Sally A. Rothweiler May 27, 2019 0

Beautiful shot Heather! Congrats on the Big Prize. You deserve it. All your images are wonderful. Thanks for sharing them will all of us! #32401

Cathy Martin May 27, 2019 0

Great shot from a great photographer
Congrats...Cathy #32443

Kaye Grogan May 27, 2019 0

Hi Heather!

As usual a "superb" shot. Certainly worthy of being the "Grand Prize" winner!

Take care & keep safe, "K" #32453

Jeff Dykes May 27, 2019 0

Great capture Heather congrats on your win hope to see more soon.

Cheers!! Jeff #32477

Mary B. McGrath May 27, 2019 0

Heather, is this a straight shot, or altered a bit? You sure are an inspiration. Maybe you should be teaching a few classes!

#32490

Heather K. McFarland May 27, 2019 0

Thank you everyone!

Mary..this is basically a straight shot. I have attached the original untouched version for you to view.

I straightened it a bit, darkened it a bit with curves, and removed some magenta. Was about a five minute edit to get from the original to the edited version I won with. #32493

Monika Sapek May 27, 2019 0

When I look at the lights, my eyes follow them farther and farther until I can’t see them any more (but I want to ;-). You are a magician, Heather!
Many congratulations on your fantastic winning photo!
Monika
#32531

bob garas May 27, 2019 0

killer shot. well deserved. congrats #32648

Mary B. McGrath May 27, 2019 0

Well, I'm not surprised that the original is also such a good shot.
You never cease to amaze me Heather. #32861

Robert Jensen May 27, 2019 0

Heather .. congratulations on this stunning image - great composition and perfect exposure.

Bob J. #34338

Patrick Campbell May 27, 2019 0

What a well-deserved SECOND Grand Prize win. Your photo perfectly illustrates what the great Galen Rowell called "pre-visualization." Not much need for Photoshop editing when you start with a great image. Many, many congrats to you, Heather. #59451

bob garas July 12, 2016 0

much congradulations #11495166

Guy D. Biechele July 14, 2016 0

Congratulations, Heather!! #11495727

Lydia Williams September 18, 2016 0

wow, Great Heather, Loves those neons! Well done..Congratulations! #11518047

Nancy L. Green September 23, 2016 0

CONGRATULATIONS Heather, this is AWESOME!! <>< #11519829

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