Tranquil Seclusion
Uploaded: May 10, 2011
Frances Slocum State PArk, PA
We pulled into the secluded Maconaquah Trailhead parking lot and noticed there were new maps in the container. When I saw the cover photo I said, "Hey, that's mine," and my friend Dave said, "Yeah, it says all photographs are by you." Well, that added a bit of spring in the step as we hiked. They called me last June when we were in Moab, Utah, to get permission, and I know thev've used my photos in calendars and a traveling show they were doing, but this was the first time I saw one used.
f/14, 3eHDR, 24-105mm at 24mm, ISO 100
Exif: F Number: 14, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Marty Straub May 10, 2011
Original #1375959Ron McEwan May 10, 2011
Well, well; now I can say I personally know a professional almost. Great shooting Marty. I can see why they picked this one. BEAUTFUL. #9397972Marty Straub May 10, 2011
Oh, sorry, Ron. I should clarify. This was a photo from the day we discovered the new maps. The one they used was from '07 I think. I'll find it and post it here. Thanks so much for your comment. #9397989Jeff Robinson May 10, 2011
Congrats Marty - Great pov and use of B&W!! The color version is Fantastic too!! #9398065Monnie Ryan May 10, 2011
Wow! I'm impressed, but hardly surprised that your considerable talents are getting recognition! Both versions are beautiful, of course, but the B&W is just drop-dead gorgeous! #9398134Julianne Bradford May 10, 2011
I can certainly see why they picked this beautifully framed capture Marty! I'm so pleased you are getting the recognition you deserve. All your landscapes are worthy of publication :-) Who-o-o who-o good for you!!! #9398247frank w. degenhardt May 10, 2011
You do such beautiful work my friend, that while it was a thrill to have your works used and published, your gallery proves that it should not really be a surprise. This is an absolute winner, the black and white version adds so much character to see. Congratulations on your talent being reconized and may you have ocntinued success my friend. Have a great day and take care. #9398631Val Feldman May 10, 2011
Wow! This is a stunner, Marty - both versions are wonderful but somehow a good b/w always sets a "mood" and with your perfectly chosen title - actually the photo chose the title for YOU (but think you know that!:), the mood is set exactly as it should be. Beautiful work, my friend...As Monnie said, with all your beautiful contributions to BP, I'm not at all surprised - a very well-deserved added spring to your step indeed!! #9398743Ellen Hodges May 11, 2011
Very fantastic capture, Marty!! Huge congrats on your images being chosen!! Well deserved kudos!!! Love them both, but the b&w is over the top stunning!! #9400349Marty Straub May 12, 2011
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments everyone, and sorry for the confusion. Here is the photo that was on the cover. #9401243Rod Partington May 12, 2011
Can you say Ansel?Carolyn J. Connolly May 25, 2011
Marty, like others I love both colour and monochrome versions of your 'Tranquil Seclusion' image...but the b&w one really creates such a fantastic mood and is totally ezquisite!! I love it...and your photo that was used on the map is beautiful, too!! Congrat's...and keep up the great work!! :o) #9427570Carolyn J. Connolly May 25, 2011
Sorry, Marty - 'ezquisite' = exquisite!! ;o/ #9427578Nancyj E. Hovey June 22, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SCarol Flisak June 22, 2011
Love the BW image, Marty... and the story of your day is great... deserved recognition! Congrats on your finalist! #9475355Tammy M. Anderson June 22, 2011
Congrats, Marty on your beautiful finalist. #9475536Monnie Ryan June 22, 2011
Yay, Marty! Congratulations! #9476334Jeff Robinson June 23, 2011
Congrats on your Finalist Marty!! #9477602JO ANN CLEVELAND June 24, 2011
WOWZA! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Marty!jo ann c. #9482596
Marty Straub June 27, 2011
Thank you so much, everyone. Can't wait to get back here "full time." #9489372Merna L. Nobile June 30, 2011
Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna#9497375
Randy D. Dinkins July 10, 2011
Big congrats Marty, and another congrats for having your photos used by the park service. Not sure how I missed this in May, except that I haven't had time to get on here much lately. #9521073Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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