• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Friendly Neighbours ~ Abbotsbury, Dorset

© Susie Peek-Swint

Friendly Neighbours ~ Abbotsbury, Dorset

Uploaded: August 29, 2008 09:29:09

Description

The building in the background is the 14th century Saint Catherine's Chapel ~ later on the abbey was destroyed by Henry VIII but the chapel was spared due to its high location ~ a good lookout building and sea-mark.. blended in the cloudy sky due to drab day.. added light touch of Topaz Adjust filter (thanks Mike Umbreit for the link)

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 8.00 mm, Model: DMC-FZ50

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 29, 2008

Excellent comp and use of Topaz Susie! Jeff #988562

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 29, 2008

Great animal image here, Susie.

Dominick #6385165

Judy A. Lawhon August 29, 2008

Magnificent horse and I love rock walls, Susie. Thanks for the history on this, too. Gorgeous capture!! #6385177

Michael Umbreit August 29, 2008

Susie - Very nicely done! It is not overwhelming but it has an almost 3D quality to it! I like it!! :) - Mike #6385193

Donna La Mattino Pagakis level-deluxe August 29, 2008

Wow, this is beautiful Susie. Excellent pov and awesome looking horse! #6385214

Vicki L. Filippin August 29, 2008

GREAT image on it's own, Susie, but I really like how the filter effect works for it.
Well done! #6385228

Tammy D. Ferren level-classic August 29, 2008

Gorgeous composition and effects! Just beautiful! #6385288

Mike D. Perez August 29, 2008

Beautiful scenery and compostion, Susie! #6385411

Susie Peek-Swint August 29, 2008

Many thanks Jeff, Dominick, Judy, Mike, Donna, Vicki, Tammy, and Mike P ~ I appreciate the comments .. and thanks again Mike for the link :)
Susie #6385419

Deon August 29, 2008

Wonderful presentation Susie. I like the effects and the pov. #6385420

John Connolly August 29, 2008

A beautifully composed image Susie, And I love your effects.
The stone fence reminds me of the fields around Kiama on the south coast of N.S.W. #6385923

Susie Peek-Swint August 30, 2008

Many thanks Deon and John ~ cheers!
Susie #6387192

Anne M. Young level-addict August 30, 2008

This is a beautiful shot - so much in it! Great work - love it Susie #6387337

Anne M. Young level-addict August 30, 2008

This is a beautiful shot - so much in it! Great work - love it Susie #6387338

Kate Jackson level-classic September 03, 2008

Gorgeous - amazing comp with the chapel atop the hill! #6405137

Stefania Barbier level-addict September 22, 2008

huge congrats Susie!!! #6488675

Susie Peek-Swint September 22, 2008

Many thanks Anne, Kate, and Stefania! #6488687

Tiia Vissak September 22, 2008

Congratulations! #6488760

Connie J. Bagot September 22, 2008

Congratulations Susie! Such a beautiful finalist! #6488833

Elida Gutierrez September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your FINALIST!!! #6488963

Margaret R. Barry level-classic September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Susie! #6489452

Susie Peek-Swint September 22, 2008

Many thanks Tiia, Connie, Elida, and Margaret! #6489483

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 22, 2008

WTG!!!!!! Congratulations on your finalist!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) k #6489500

Kara L. Hendricks September 22, 2008

No surprise here...:) Congratulations!!! #6489885

John Caruso September 22, 2008

Congrats to you, Susie! #6490816

Stephanie Frey September 22, 2008

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist, Susie! #6490909

Katarina Mansson September 22, 2008

Congratulations again Susie! #6491037

Nadya Johnson September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Susie! #6491041

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Susie! #6491111

Mitch Spence level-classic September 22, 2008

Congratulations to you, Susie! #6491946

Susie Peek-Swint September 22, 2008

Thanks so much for all the good wishes ~ best of luck to all the finalists in the next round!! #6492034

Anne M. Young level-addict September 22, 2008

Congratulations - a favourite - so pleased to see it progress! #6492761

Michelle L. Frick September 22, 2008

Congratulations Susie - it's a beautiful finalist! Good luck in the next round! #6492890

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 22, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Susie!!! #6492969

Sam Britt September 22, 2008

Congratulations, Susie! #6493265

Michael Umbreit September 22, 2008

Susie - Congratulations! - Mike #6493815

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 22, 2008

Congratulations, Susie! A fantastic finalist! #6494221

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 22, 2008

Congratulations! #6494602

Datha Y. Thompson September 22, 2008

Congratulations Susie!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! #6495141

Ellen Hodges level-deluxe September 22, 2008

Congrats, Susie! #6495142

Donna La Mattino Pagakis level-deluxe September 22, 2008

Congratulations Susie, this is a beautiful finalist! #6495910

Evy Johansen level-classic September 23, 2008

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Susie! #6496611

Anna Diederich September 23, 2008

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Susie! #6497300

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 23, 2008

Congrats Susie on your excellent Finalist! Jeff #6497492

Carol Teal September 23, 2008

The horse is gorgeous, but his surroundings are just as beautiful! Love the bit of Topaz (I just love that filter!) Congrats on your finalist! #6497762

Susan Fox September 23, 2008

Congratulations Susie! #6497907

Jean E. Hildebrant September 23, 2008

What a wonderful, scenic setting for this horse! So timeless, Susie! Congratulations! #6498317

Dianna Murphy September 23, 2008

Great capture! Beautiful, just the right amount of topaz adj. #6499905

Pat Gamwell September 25, 2008

Perfect applications, Susie! Congrats! #6513737

Roger Fry September 30, 2008

Congratulations Suzie !

Roger #6534185

Candice L. Carter October 17, 2008

Breathtaking win! Exquisite! #6613604

Susie Peek-Swint October 18, 2008

Many thanks everyone for all the lovely comments ~ very much appreciated! #6619740

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your Nature and Landscape Photography up to a new level of understanding in my new online class - on sale now.

2

You & 2

Love It!
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist


Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Susie Peek-Swint.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.