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~Maine Birch~

© Shelly A. Van Camp

~Maine Birch~

Uploaded: October 26, 2007 12:41:44

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These were taken in Maine at the Lamoine State Park, where I grew up. The image was taken at 1/125, F6, and ISO200. I added alittle buzz and boosted the colors. Have a wonderful day! Going to a Halloween Party....If my makeup turns out ok, maybe I will post a picture. :)

Comments

Dianna Hauf October 26, 2007

Looking forward to seeing THAT picture, lol!
THIS one is BEAUTIFUL Shelly!!! Gorgeous composition and great use of effects!!! #771521

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 26, 2007

Can't wait to see the picture of your makeup, Shelly!!!! LOL

This is truly beautiful!!!!! Love the white bark of the birch trees!!!!! Such a lovely image!!!!! ♫ k #4986468

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic October 26, 2007

Beautiful Shelly!! I love Maine! #4986496

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 26, 2007

Dianna, Kitty and Judy: Thanks so much!!! Like I said, IF my makeup turns out...lol Have a great night...and Judy, Maine is beautiful. I miss it so much and especially the ocean! #4986641

John Connolly October 26, 2007

Birch trees are such fantastic subjects to photograph, Shelly! Your effects and color are just fabulous. #4986849

Carla Metzler October 26, 2007

Beautiful, Shelly! I've never been to Maine. #4986925

Sandra R. Alvey October 26, 2007

Awesome image and effects Shelly! #4986928

Tamara K. Walker level-classic October 26, 2007

Wonderful work, gorgeous comp and color. #4987743

David Phalen October 26, 2007

A beautiful place beautifully captured! #4987796

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 27, 2007

John, Carla, Sandi, Tamara and David: Thanks so much and have a great weekend! #4990319

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 27, 2007

These are just about my favorite trees, Shelly, and your effects and composition are lovely. #4990706

Judy A. Lawhon October 27, 2007

Beautiful image, Shelly! Love the buzz effect, too. Hope to see your make-up photo! #4991401

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 27, 2007

Nikki and Judy: Thanks ladies so much...they are my favorite trees as well.........I also love the Red Maple. I miss white birch here in Missouri, but I do have one that grows on the base. :) #4991413

Jeana Clark October 27, 2007


This is a FANTASTIC capture Shelly!!!
I love these birch trees!!!
Gorgeous colors and excellent POV!!!
Beautiful!!!!

~J~ #4991539

Sam Britt October 27, 2007

Very pretty Autumn image, great effects, Shelly. #4991561

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 27, 2007

Thank you Jeana and Sam! #4991580

Shawn Jennings October 27, 2007

Wonderful image and effects, Shelly! #4992342

Lorraine A. Cook October 27, 2007

I LOVE birch trees! I have one in my backyard and I'm worried about it... it appears to be dying...and I don't know why???

A gorgeous fall capture, Shelly!<:))

#4992739

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 27, 2007

Shawn and Lorraine: Thank you so much for the comments. Lorraine, how sad. I would try to ask someone about it..I too love Birch trees. #4992885

Holly Shao October 28, 2007

Very beautiful fall image, Shelly!

Holly #4994563

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 28, 2007

Thank you, Holly!! :) #4994752

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 28, 2007

This is sooo pretty Shelly! Love the white trunks and the colors of the leaves.

Hey! Have a fun time and get a picture of you both and post for us!

jo ann c. #4995794

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 28, 2007

Fantastic in the vertical Shelly and looking forward to seeing the make-up artist. BOO! #4995797

Ken Smith level-classic October 28, 2007

Very serene setting, Shelly. You did well on this! #4995861

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 28, 2007

Jo Ann, Emile and Ken: Thanks so much for the comments! I really love fall. I wish the colors were alittle better here but hopfully next week! #4996378

Sherry Sturgis October 29, 2007

Shelly, this is Beautiful!!! I love the Buzz! Lovely autumn scene! #4999808

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 29, 2007

Thanks so much, Sherry! #5000520

Michael Frazier level-classic October 30, 2007

Shelly, what a lovely shot, and I like the
added effects. #5004376

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 30, 2007

Thanks Michael! :) #5004666

Susan Fox November 07, 2007

Nicely composed and the buzz adds just the right amount of a dreamy look :-) #5039901

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 09, 2007

Thanks so much, Susan! :) #5051799

Kaye Burazin November 17, 2007

next to red barns, my other favorite subject to capture is trees. Love the painterly effect on this image. #5086361

Karen Slagle November 18, 2007

So very much like a beautiful painting, Shelly. #5093370

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 19, 2007

Kaye and Karen: Thanks so much!! Sorry I just saw these comments! #5097060

Tammy Scott November 26, 2007

Congratulations on a terrific finalist! #5127760

Carla Metzler November 26, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Shelly! :) #5127823

Cassie L. Woodlee November 26, 2007

WTG girl, A HUGE CONTRATULATIONS!!!!!!! #5128422

anonymous November 26, 2007

Congratulations Shelly on your finalist! B- #5128437

Anita Hogue November 26, 2007

I surely missed this image!!!! Awesome, Shelly! Congratulations!!!! #5128544

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 26, 2007

WTG girl, Congratulations on the fabulous finalist ! The effects are awesome

jo ann c. #5128629

Shawn Jennings November 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Shelly! #5128646

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 26, 2007

Congratulations Shelly!,
Amalia #5128790

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist. #5128810

Jeana Clark November 26, 2007


WAY TO GO SHELLY!!!
CONGRATS HON!!!

~J~ #5128896

David Phalen November 26, 2007

Congratulations!! Maine birches are always winners. :) #5129428

Nadya Johnson November 26, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #5129652

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 26, 2007

Congrats Shelly!!! Beautiful!! #5129693

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 26, 2007

Thanks everyone! #5129843

Tamara K. Walker level-classic November 26, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS! #5130926

ALLEN O. HOWARD November 26, 2007

Congratulations again Shelly!!! #5131023

Kristi A. Howson November 26, 2007

Beautiful Shelly. Congratulations on your Finalist and best of luck in the next round! #5131077

Amy JACKSON November 26, 2007

Congratulations, Shelly! #5131290

Terry L. Ellis level-classic November 26, 2007

Shelly, congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #5131293

Stefania Barbier level-addict November 26, 2007

CONGRATS SHELLY!!!! #5132511

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 26, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Shelly!! #5132591

Ken Smith level-classic November 27, 2007

Congrats again!! #5133524

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 27, 2007

Tamara, Allen, Kristim Amy, Terry, Stefania, SuSana and Ken: Thanks so much for all the comments. Have a wonderful day! #5133915

Cliff & Patti Smith November 27, 2007

Gorgeous! Congratulations Shelly! #5134518

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 27, 2007

Thanks Patti! :) #5134746

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 27, 2007

Congratulations and glad to see this again, Shelly. Beautiful finalist. #5134836

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 27, 2007

Congratulations and glad to see this again, Shelly. Beautiful finalist. #5134837

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 27, 2007

A BIG Congrats to you Shelly! #5134858

Gary Lange November 27, 2007

Many, Many congrats on this wonderful image, Shelly!! Best of luck! #5135112

Cyn Valentine November 27, 2007

Congratulations Shelly!! #5135118

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 27, 2007

Thanks Emile, Gail, Gary and Cyn!! #5135817

Karen Engelbreth November 27, 2007

Congratulations Shelly!

#5136333

Sam Britt November 27, 2007

Congratulations, Shelly! #5136866

Jennifer Rennison November 27, 2007

Beautiful scene and capture, Shelly! Congratulations on your finalist! #5137296

Sherry Sturgis November 28, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Shelly!!! #5141900

Linda Blair November 28, 2007

Congratulations!!!! ☺ #5144304

Teresa Burnett level-deluxe November 28, 2007

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Shelly! #5145080

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic December 17, 2007

Thanks Everyone! #5218472

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