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October sky.....

© Charlotte English

October sky.....

Uploaded: October 10, 2003

Description

I took this photo last weekend at the edge of a withering sunflower field.....I had high hopes of capturing a beautiful sunflower image but found this tree to be more interesting. I used a 17-40mm wide angle lens and a Red/Green Cokin Polarizer, which gave it a "sunset" appearance. It was actually taken early afternoon, on a cloudy day with just enough sun peaking through to give it some drama. The exposure was unrecorded.

Comments

Evy Johansen level-classic October 10, 2003

This is a very beautiful image, Charlotte! Wonderful color! #65705

Roseann E. Dreasher October 10, 2003

The colors and silhouettes are so gorgeous!! #228478

Gerda Grice level-classic October 10, 2003

Lovely image, Charlotte! The silhouettes and colour are beautiful--and I would never have guessed that this photo hadn't been taken at sunset, if you hadn't mentioned that it hadn't! #228496

Bill Morgenstern October 10, 2003

Hauntingly beautiful. The colour and silhouettes work well together. I want to know more about this place. #228534

Susana Matos October 11, 2003

GREAT WORK this is wonderful! It´s true that we would think of a sunset of course, is this the filter effect? On a cloudy day?
CHeers from Portugal, Su
#228549

Charlotte English October 11, 2003

Wow! What wonderful comments. Thank you Roseann, Gerda, Bill and Susana. Im tickled you all like this image. I really had no idea what effect I would achieve with this filter because it was the first time I had used it. My best friend and I where taking pictures together, the filter belongs to him and he suggested I try it.....thanks Matt! Bill, it's funny that you'd want to know more about this place. It's just a field, right off the highway, outside of a town in KY. It was a bit of a scavenger hunt for us, which was inspired by another good friend who knew I had my heart set on a sunflower photo. He had noticed the field on one of his bike rides and told us where to look. We've been meaning to go find the place for some time now. Most people would say....it's really "nowhere special" but isn't it great, that through Photography...."nowhere special" can definaely be transformed into a mirage of somewhere magical. Thanks again! ;o) #228723

October 11, 2003

Very beautiful!!! #228749

William C. Raco level-classic October 11, 2003

What a beautiful sky.
The silhouettes look great with that dramatic color in the background.
Beautiful composition, as well.
Always a pleasure to see your images, Charlotte


bill #228880

Murry Grigsby October 11, 2003

WONDERFUL image, Charlotte!! #229012

Matt Stevens October 11, 2003

Great image! I think you did a wonderful job with my polarizer definetly better than my use of it that day. You can use it any time your heart desires. I read the comment you were talking about, it's great. Great picture I always enjoy looking at your images. #229053

Stephen Zacker October 11, 2003

Beautiful image! Love the tree and the sky! #229231

Damian P. Gadal October 11, 2003

Beautiful! #229259

Charlotte English October 12, 2003

Thank you Sharon, Bill, Murry, Matt, Stephen and Damian. I apprecaite all of you taking the time to look at and comment on this photo. Everyone's kind words and encouragement means more than I can possibly say. It's even more flattering coming from such tallented Photographers. Thanks again! ;o) #229725

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