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River Reeds

© Heather Pickard

River Reeds

Uploaded: September 03, 2010

Description

Something Different!
On the shores of the Ottawa River at Shirley's Bay, 300mm at F/8, ISO-200, 1/160 sec, hand held.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 625/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Merna L. Nobile October 15, 2010

Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile
#1317926

Patti Coblentz October 15, 2010

What a pleasing image, Heather...congratulations on your finalist! #8972186

Rona L. Schwarz October 15, 2010

WOW, Heather, Love it, Love it, Love it! A simply marvelous image, both abstract and very real. I've always wanted to capture something like it, but never had the opportunity. And yes, very different for you - hope you do more! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #8972235

Heather Pickard October 16, 2010

Yes Merna, its a great honor when an image gets the recognition of the judges. I was pleased and surprised with this one.

Thanks for your comment Patricia. I'm so glad you like this photo.

Wow Rona, thanks for the enthusiasm you express for my image. This IS different for me, but the scene caught my eye and I just had to linger long enough to get some photos while the rest of my birding group continued on in search of shore birds. The day was overcast but still and the long sinewy reeds were perfectly reflected on the mirrored surface.
The RAW image was under-whelming, but with the edit, it suddenly popped and I was thrilled with the results.
I'm so glad you like this, and yes....I will continue to search out future images that are a little 'different' for me. #8973035

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 17, 2010

LOVE the clarity of this image Heather! CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserved Finalist Award!!! #8976566

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 17, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place WINNER! 8o) #8977649

Melissa G. Meiselman October 17, 2010

Stunning, Heather!! Congratulations on this outstanding winner!!! #8977756

Patti Coblentz October 17, 2010

Big congratulations on your beautiful winner, Heather! #8977906

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 17, 2010

I knew it Heather! Big Congratulations on your Gold Win!!! #8978601

Rona L. Schwarz October 17, 2010

So happy to see this in the Winner's Circle, Heather!! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Gold Winner! #8978745

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 17, 2010

CONGRATZ. on getting Golden, Heather!

UB. #8979047

Anita Hogue October 18, 2010

Congratulations, Heather, for this beautiful winner! #8979846

Heather Pickard October 18, 2010

Thank-you all for the many kind words and for taking the time to so thoughtfully comment.
I am in excellent company among all the fabulous images the judges choose this month.
I'm very pleased at this my FIRST gold medallion.
Heather #8979968

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010

Congratulations on your winning image.
;) CC #8980247

Charlotte LaBarbera October 18, 2010

This image reminds me of the simple things that we often pass up while we are looking for the grand, spectacular prize winning photo of a life-time. Congratulations for recognizing and capturing something so beautiful, yet so simple. #8980342

Carmody Baker October 18, 2010

This is beautiful Heather. Congratulations! #8980441

Julianne Bradford October 18, 2010

Lovely capture! Congrats on your first of hopefully many golds Heather. (I am pleased to have received my first this month too :-) Such great company here at BP! #8980689

Jeana Clark October 18, 2010


WOW!!!!
Congratulations Heather
on this Fabulous Winner!!!!

~J~ #8981449

Karen Celella October 19, 2010

Huge congratulations on your beautiful winner, Heather. #8982342

Julie Burnett October 19, 2010

Simply stunning, Heather! Congratulations on your first gold winner!! #8983849

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 21, 2010

Simply beautiful Heather! Congratulations on your win!! Superb!! #8988203

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