Inspiring Photo: Point of View #2802467

Point of View

Uploaded: October 07, 2006

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This is an upside down view. Something different. I thought the pebbles in the water made for an interesting "sky." Some may like it, others will think I had too much wine. LOL

This is Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canada.

F7, 1/100 sec, ISO 400, 24mm focal length, 3-stop graduated density filter.

Comments

Ken Smith October 07, 2006

Normal view, for those that don't want to stand on their head or turn their monitor upside down. #535631

Amy JACKSON October 07, 2006

Beautiful image, Ken! Wonderful reflection! Thanks for showing both versions! #3418281

Donna Dunbar October 07, 2006

I think this is a gorgeous image and while I agree the stones in the water make an interesting patern I think the original is the one I like the best, great image though the reflection is so clear it really is hard to tell them apart. #3418283

Jeff Robinson October 07, 2006

This works well both ways Ken! Great presentation for this beautiful image! Jeff #3418424

Bill Wyatt October 07, 2006

Very creative idea like the presentation and colors, Ken!! #3418441

Mary Timman October 07, 2006

Hey..I think it's a great idea. Thinking out of the box you might say.
Really is a beautiful scene though. #3418579

Marcie A. Fowler October 07, 2006

Love them both. The original is a bit easier to view but I love the creativity and uniqueness of the flipped one. It makes a good optical illusion image.
#3418822

Ronald F. Fischer October 07, 2006

Great idea, Ken, but I prefer the original!! #3418868

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 07, 2006

HMMMMM!!! When I'm looking at the "flip" I like it best but when I look at the original I like it best. Oh My! I'm so confused! It must come from driving 14-1/2 hours yesterday! Oh, what the heck!!! I LIKE THEM BOTH, Ken. PS. What I meant was that I would see you on BP next week...which is now this week! :-) Now, did I confuse you? LOL. Great photo both ways! ^.^ Kitty #3418883

Dennis Flanagan October 07, 2006

Wine? More like smoking crack! #3418924

Linda D. Lester October 07, 2006

I'm with Dennis!! LOL! Is he back?
It is a beautiful shot so I hope you post the other one too! Way to be creative! #3418933

Lynne Morris October 07, 2006

Two beautiful images Ken, but glad you posted them both I was getting a blood rush! Beautiful colours and awesome reflections and I agree with Linda, post the original too :) #3418986

Tamara K. Walker October 07, 2006

I hope you didn't hurt yourself when you fell off the wagon.
Magnificent capture either way. #3419016

Gail Vitikacs October 07, 2006

Beautiful colors Ken...and very creative!!!! #3419068

eileen bedford October 07, 2006

Creative Ken, love both views, streches the mind.... #3419176

Carla Metzler October 07, 2006

That's different alright, the image is beautiful! #3419349

Kay E. Mahoney October 07, 2006

Nice capture. Love the scene. #3419437

Darren K. Fisher October 07, 2006

Yep different for sure. You would have got a kick of me trying to stand on my head. I have to say I love the original much better. As we all know that is just an opinion. Your detail and then the canoes adding a pop of color. WOW. #3419535

Leonard Pierce October 07, 2006

Wow! Now that I'm over the little shot of vertigo...Very beautiful image Ken, but the original is much easier to view!! Great job! #3419694

John Connolly October 07, 2006

Very creative Ken! I am not sure if I like the blue boat upside down, But it is still a remarkably good scene. #3419924

Claudia Kuhn October 07, 2006

A new slant on life! Creative idea Ken, cool! #3420009

Nancy L. Green October 07, 2006

Very unique and interesting concept Ken!! I do prefer the original but they are both are very stunning and beautiful!! <>< #3420082

Jenny Bosmans October 07, 2006

Wonderful idea Ken! I do like both, but I prefer the original...gorgeous scenery! :) #3420094

Candice C. Calhoun October 07, 2006

I love the unexpected quality of the presented version! Truly innovative work, Ken!

ccc #3420304

Nadine A. Lewis October 07, 2006

Ken, this really caught my attention! This image is amazing even upside down! But I have to say, I like the original better.

<>< #3420680

Shelly A. Van Camp October 07, 2006

Beautiful..love the colors so much in this!! #3420719

Kaye Burazin October 07, 2006

I'll join you in that glass of wine because I love your perspective and artistic flare here Ken. #3420750

Ray Clarke October 08, 2006

Great idea Ken upside down image, Love it!!!(R) #3421334

She-She Killough October 08, 2006

Yeah you had too much wine!! I LOVE the original! Why mess with an amazing image!! Good try though Ken. I was getting dizzy! ;) #3421365

Cathy Barrows October 08, 2006

i like them both and I think you should post the original tomorrow just to see if the judges stand on their heads in confusion...lol #3421812

Nina Shields October 08, 2006

Ken, amazing exposure and color work but I'd definitely have to vote for the original; I think the flipped version is amazing and quite fascinating but I also found it a bit confusing, trying to figure out what I was actually viewing; maybe you're just getting bored with all of your great winning shots!!!! #3422560

David Phalen October 08, 2006

I'm with Cathy, I like them both and think you should also enter the original in this month's contest. #3424032

Ken Smith October 08, 2006

THanks everyone for your nice comments. As for entering the "normal" one, I'll see how the "wine" version does first, and go from there. #3424237

Sheryl A. Hudson October 08, 2006

It took me a minute to "see" it but love the creativity on this! #3424313

Kenneth Mucke October 09, 2006

I love your creativity here Ken...Super shot and work on this #3427419

Tammy Scott October 10, 2006

Very creative perspective #3429253

Laurie Daily November 04, 2006

No, Ken...when I first looked at this image I thought I had too much wine! On second glance however, I discovered a very creative and unique way of capturing this beautiful lake. Wonderful!!! #3546126

Colette M. Metcalf November 14, 2006

Maybe you did have ONE too many Ken??? I love it though:) #3586008

John V. Roscich December 27, 2006

BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE KEN
GREAT POV, COLORS AND COMP
JOHN #3744971

Shawn Jennings December 27, 2006

This is a beautiful image Ken! You have so many great landscape shots! #3745833

Stacy Lankford December 28, 2006

Great image! #3747701

Linda D. Lester December 29, 2006

I told you to turn it the other way!
Congratulations! #3750764

Carla Metzler December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #3750928

Laura Clay-Ballard December 29, 2006

Congrats! #3751090

Shawn Jennings December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #3751420

Cathy Barrows December 29, 2006

Congrats on your finalist...i love this one #3751645

Paula Dwyer December 29, 2006

Congratulations Ken!! :) #3752439

John V. Roscich December 29, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS KEN
JOHN #3752913

Kenneth Mucke December 29, 2006

Another GEORGOUS finalist Ken...WTG #3752930

Kay E. Mahoney December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3752986

December 29, 2006

Funny, I've seen this shot (and even have it) so many times, yet this is the first time I've seen the snow! #3753305

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 29, 2006

Now what kind of wine do you drink? Maybe if I have some, my world will turn "right side up!" lol

It is very pretty Ken, seriously!

jo ann c. #3753429

Renee Doyle December 29, 2006

Congratulations once again Ken!!
#3753458

Jenny Bosmans December 29, 2006

Congratulations on another beautiful Finalist, Ken! :) #3754130

Judy V. Kennamer December 29, 2006

Gorgeous Ken! Congrats! #3754340

Mick Burkey December 29, 2006

Congratulations on the finals, Ken! Love the contrast of colors against the relative black and white of snow in the mountains. #3754423

Gail Vitikacs December 29, 2006

Way to Go!!!! Another Beauty! Congratulatons! #3754499

Bill Wyatt December 29, 2006

Beautiful work, Ken.
Congratulations on your finalist! #3754541

Laurie Daily December 29, 2006

Congratulations Ken! This image is what inspired me to give a go at some reflections. I still have a ways to go for sure...this one is spectacular!!! #3754847

Candice C. Calhoun December 29, 2006

Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

ccc #3756019

Kristi A. Howson December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist and best of luck in the next round Ken. A winner for sure! #3757090

December 29, 2006

a monochromatic appearing image with the color of the boats rounding off the foreground #3757436

Darryl Wilkinson December 29, 2006

Great concept, Ken. Reminds me of your Omaha image from last year :) Nice work with the exposure!!! #3757589

Su Sana E. P December 30, 2006

Ken, Congratulations on your Finalist and best wishes for Happy New Year!! #3758175

Terry L. Ellis December 30, 2006

A very creative and beautiful finalist, Ken! Congratulations again. #3759238

Ken Smith December 30, 2006

Thank you everyone for the great comments. I appreciate it!! #3759488

Robert Baer December 30, 2006

beautiful image, congratulations! #3759665

Lynne Morris December 30, 2006

Many congratulations on this wonderful finalist Ken, good luck in the next round. #3760414

RC Fritz December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist. Great image, Ken! #3760638

Linda D. Lester December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your 2nd place win! #3761061

Gail Vitikacs December 30, 2006

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! WAY TO GO KEN! #3761063

Jenny Bosmans December 30, 2006

Big Congratulations on this fantastic Winner, Ken! :) #3761139

Shawn Jennings December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your win Ken! #3761466

Darryl Wilkinson December 30, 2006

Outstanding winner, Ken! Congratulations!! #3761660

Kay E. Mahoney December 30, 2006

Way to go Ken,Congratulations on your awesome second place winner. #3761675

Sharon King December 30, 2006

Oh Ken, this is stunning,a well deserved win! #3761805

Evy Johansen December 30, 2006

Big congratulations on your beautiful win, Ken!! #3761857

Tamera S. Phillips December 30, 2006

Congrats on your win Ken. Well deserved. #3761874

Carla Metzler December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your win, Ken! Beautiful image! #3761958

Kathleen K. Parker December 30, 2006

Congratulations, Ken. This is lovely!
kk #3762016

Terry L. Ellis December 30, 2006

Ken, congratulations on this awesome Second Place win! #3762140

Susan Jane Allen December 30, 2006

Congratulations Ken! Well-deserved! #3762234

Cora Miller December 30, 2006

Brrrrrr, this is making me cold just looking at it. The unusual coloring adds to the starkness and chill. Congratulations on another excellent winner, Ken. #3762266

Bill Wyatt December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your winner, Ken! #3762350

Les Rhoades December 30, 2006

Congratulations Ken! I have been watching this image all month. Nice winning image! Are you warm yet.... #3762415

Nadya Johnson December 31, 2006

Way to go, Ken!! Congratulations on your positively STUNNING winner! #3762491

Laura Clay-Ballard December 31, 2006

way to go! congrats! #3762629

Laurie Daily December 31, 2006

I have always loved this one! Congrats Ken! #3762693

Hendrik Storme December 31, 2006

Congratulations Ken! Stunning winner! #3762752

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 31, 2006

Congratulations on your gold medal win!

You are awesome!

jo ann c. #3762856

Colette M. Metcalf December 31, 2006

A BIG congratulations to you, Ken:) #3763037

David Phalen December 31, 2006

Congratulations Ken on a well deserved winner! Happy New Year! #3763151

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 31, 2006

Upside down, turned around, any way you look at this it's stunning!!! A big congratulations Ken!! A beautiful winning image!! Have a great day and Happy New Year!!!! #3763366

Kate Jackson December 31, 2006

It works both ways for me Ken! Big congratulations! #3763390

Esther Smith December 31, 2006

Congrats Ken!! Way to go!! #3763415

Amy JACKSON December 31, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Ken!! WTG!!! #3763431

Stephen Zacker December 31, 2006

Congratulations! #3763594

Emile Abbott December 31, 2006

Congratulations Ken on beautiful second place win. #3763977

RC Fritz December 31, 2006

Congratulations on your WIN, Ken! #3764271

Rakesh Syal January 01, 2007

Congratulations Ken on beautiful second place win. Happy New Year! #3766746

Nancy L. Green January 01, 2007

Huge congratulations Ken!! Well done!! <>< #3768784

Susana Ms Heide January 01, 2007

This is just INCREDIBLY AMAZING!!! I'm in AWE!! What a gorgeous scene!!! Many CONGRATS KEN!! #3769668

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston January 01, 2007

Ken, I am jealous you got to see this lake with that much snow on the mountains. What a place. I think I may go back soon. Congrats as well. #3769756

Kristi A. Howson January 01, 2007

Congratulations Ken on this awesome winner. Very well done! #3769767

Susan Jane Allen January 02, 2007

Congrats on you second place win! #3772354

Bridgette B January 02, 2007

Congrats on this stunning winning image!!!! #3772405

Cathy Barrows January 02, 2007

congrats on your win...this is so gorgeous #3772971

Sharon Day January 02, 2007

Beautiful image, Ken!!! Big congratulations!!! #3773902

Judyann Plante January 04, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Ken!

Judyann ><> #3779082

Donna W. Neal January 04, 2007

Congratulations on this well deservered Winner Ken #3779361

Mary Timman January 11, 2007

Absolutely stunning. Congratulations on this win! Magnificent! #3808921

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