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The Golden Gate is both a passageway for people and ships, as well as for lots of ocean fog to cool off the inland areas that can average near 40C in the summer. It is like a big air conditioner blowing from the Pacific on the right, to the bay on the left.

And just for fun, version 2 shows the total lunar eclipse! 1 hour exp. @F8 with ND grad 0.9. ISO 160 20mm wide.
(Straight from the camera for now...)

I just added a version 3 (big) since I'm always trying to get a new view. Definitely a 'shoot and run' situation!

A photo gallery in Carmel (the local artist's enclave) wants to permanently show my work, and the owner liked this picture the most, so I thought I should see what you think. His gallery is between the Edward Weston gallery and around the corner from one that was started by Ansel Adams when both men lived in Carmel.

LOL - Now if I could only also sell my prints for the US $ 100,000+ that I saw posted for one original print. It's true! (the print did look much better than this web image.) And the woman in the gallery said they sold one last month for that amount.

In the Ansel Adams gallery, I committed the faux pas of mentioning the "D' word (Digital) as a rapidly improving type of photography.

Almost got kicked out of the place!

2 minute exposure @F16 with ND grad 0.9 (RAW saturation left flat on zero)
(Don't use 2 ND grads in this situation or you get lots of duplicated reflections!)

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Lens:Canon 17-40L @30
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Title:Passageway+eclipse
Username:PatrickSmith PatrickSmith
Uploaded:19 Feb 2008 - 5:04 PM
Tags:Architecture, Eclipse, Fog, General, Golden gate bridge, Landscape / travel, San francisco, Sausalito
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Cormy
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:04 PM
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Pure magic Patrick.
Cheers
Alan

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bayleaf
19 Feb 2008 - 5:05 PM
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Wow. Super capture Smile

John

Guillaume
19 Feb 2008 - 5:08 PM
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I am speechless in front of such a beautiful shot! This is STUNNING!
Guillaume

Last Modified By Guillaume at 19 Feb 2008 - 5:08 PM
elkiebrooks
19 Feb 2008 - 5:09 PM
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A cracking photograph.

Last Modified By elkiebrooks at 19 Feb 2008 - 5:10 PM
edrhodes
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:09 PM
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Quality work Patrick.

Ed..

graeme34
19 Feb 2008 - 5:09 PM
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superb atmospheric image

Graeme

Another great shot Patrick, the fog on the bridge really makes it.
Den

edwood
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:11 PM
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superb,

SKavanagh
19 Feb 2008 - 5:12 PM
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Excellent shot love how the mist is covering part of the bridge
Steve

RogBrown
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:13 PM
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Wonderfully emotive shot. I love that bank of fog over the bridge. Not sure any photo is worth 100 grand though! Pardon my ignorance but what's the D word?
Rog

sut68
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:14 PM
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A beauty mate, like this a lot!!!

The 'D' word indeed, could've got lynched for that Wink

Paul

proz
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:14 PM
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beauty!!

Pricey
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:17 PM
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Another cracker....

Bodiewil
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:17 PM
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Superb image Patrick love the fog

Dave

gareth01422
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:18 PM
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great picture, this is one i would put on my wall.....

Gareth

Hanners
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:19 PM
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Quote: In in the Ansel Adams gallery, I committed the socal faux pas of mentioning the "D' word in respect to a certain type of photography.

Almost got kicked out of the place!

LOL, would have loved to have seen their faces...

Superb as always Patrick and looks great large and I bet it's awesome in print.

I was watching a programme on the telly the other day about the Bridge, well about the jumpers really, they seem to average about 2 jumpers a month and apparently, it's the most popular place in the world to commit suicide, wondered if you've caught any in mid flight so to speak...

Last Modified By Hanners at 19 Feb 2008 - 5:19 PM

Thanks for your comments!

LOL Rog, I can have my delusional fantasies! 'D' as in Digital. They only like 8x10 view cameras. Even 4x5's are frowned upon!

LOL Paul, fortunately I can outrun them. But their upturned noses do provide some good shade on hot days!

Tony, yes about every two weeks someone jumps. It is strange to think that people are jumping just a few miles from where I work. Usually they are depressed and if you can get to them, they are fine months or years later and could not imagine trying it again.

Patrick

Last Modified By PatrickSmith at 19 Feb 2008 - 5:24 PM
MickyMc
19 Feb 2008 - 5:20 PM
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This really is absolutely stunning
mavis

Sezz
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:24 PM
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Perhaps your prints will be worth that someday Patrick Smile this one is really beautiful, really like the colours in the sky and the reflection of the bridge.

Sarah *

mrswoolybill
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:25 PM
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The story reminds me of the old Bateman cartoons, 'The man who...'(eg The man who ate his sandwiches in the royal enclosure).
Meanwhile, the main interest is a totally magical image, this is the real world as we dream it.
Moira

piccy
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:26 PM
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And I thought "D" meant dollars Wink Love the mist hanging there. it would blot out any jumpers though.
Freda

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19 Feb 2008 - 5:31 PM
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Real quality here Patrick. Almost minimalist. (That's my wee gallery bit Wink )

Who in their right mind would spend that much on a print, ... send them here with cheque book please!!! Smile

Scotty

Nice work as usual !

Dan

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19 Feb 2008 - 5:35 PM
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Stunning work Patrick, a beautiful composition.
Bob

Thanks for looking!

I wish Sarah..I'll even take 10%!

LOL Moira!

Yes Freda, I added that to the description to explain it a bit more.

Yes Scotty, they do say that. There is a lot of money in the high tech Silicon Valley with $40 billion more if Microsoft buys Yahoo. You should see the prices for the older classic art works like Renoir that I see there!

Patrick

MikeMar
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:37 PM
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Simply Brill !!
Mike

Stunning, again.

Mounters
19 Feb 2008 - 5:39 PM
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Another breathtaking and beautiful shot. Priceless.

BigCol
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:41 PM
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Love the soft light and the fog hugging the bridge. Nice one.

stano
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:43 PM
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Fantastic shot very atmospheric

dawnmichelle
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19 Feb 2008 - 5:46 PM
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This is so beautiful Patrick.. Your images are stunning

Beautiful Patrick.......
regards
chelseak

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19 Feb 2008 - 5:53 PM
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Wonderful exposure and colour Patrick.A superb viewpoint.
Tom.

dianah
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19 Feb 2008 - 6:00 PM
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Lost in the mist! This is another wonderful image and I am not surprised someone wants to show your work..all your shots are nigh on perfection.
Di

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19 Feb 2008 - 6:02 PM
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Love the bank of fog - & everything else! Great image.

olbell
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19 Feb 2008 - 6:03 PM
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Wow Patrick, certainly showing us how its done! Breathtaking work.

Rgds Ollie

robway
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19 Feb 2008 - 6:06 PM
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Wonderful image Patrick, superb image.
John

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19 Feb 2008 - 6:07 PM
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Like the way the bridge disappears into the mist.

Sue

starliz
19 Feb 2008 - 6:08 PM
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photography at its best....as usual Patrick simply stunning Smile

Thanks for your comments.

And thanks to Guillaume for the award!

I wish they were Di. I had to clone out a bit of salt spray, but fortunately it was in a smooth area and it was easy.

Patrick

uggyy
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19 Feb 2008 - 6:22 PM
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We need to learn how to do really bad prints and charge that amount Smile

Another cracker Patrick, you got a great spot there and a good eye for this type of shot..

Tommy

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19 Feb 2008 - 6:26 PM
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A wonderfully atmospheric glow over the whole shot Patrick. Everything appears to be clearly defined yet there is a surreal gentleness that has a dreamlike quality. I love it.
Ron

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19 Feb 2008 - 6:42 PM
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Would look great as an 8x10 B&W contact print, Patrick. Maybe that's where you are going wrong....?

*runs away and hides...*

plugin
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19 Feb 2008 - 6:43 PM
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Awesome.. beautiful capture.
Jim

leons29
19 Feb 2008 - 6:48 PM
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I recon about 300 people are going to have their say and add their votes ......... brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!

Leon

I reckon you could sell your prints for an hell of a lot more, that Ansel one only goes for that price because of his name, i could take shots like that moonrise everyday of the week! Well, when its not too cloudy then Smile

This is fabulous, the fog bank across the bridge creates the drama and the light is lovely, great work.

rmr
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19 Feb 2008 - 6:51 PM
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superb composition and colours
well done patrick
mark

Thanks for looking!

I wish Tommy. You have to go the limited edition route to start with. It is so snooty!

Yes ron, thigs were flowing quickly so I just made sure the bridge was sharp.

LOL Julian, keep running! ... over to that gallery where you belong! Don't forget to upturn that nose or you won't fit in.....

True Neil, that and he doesn't make many prints these days! And here I just let the sunset, low fog and clouds do the work for a couple of minutes.

Patrick

Last Modified By PatrickSmith at 19 Feb 2008 - 7:04 PM
dp
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19 Feb 2008 - 7:12 PM
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A beauty Patrick, good luck with the exhibition, you will blow their socks off I reckon.

Dave

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19 Feb 2008 - 7:24 PM
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Stunning image Patrick, I particularly like the way the lights on the bridge was kind of merged with the mist and the colours are beautiful

Sean

microchip
19 Feb 2008 - 7:41 PM
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I am amazed that I got in on the 72 A superb image will now go off and sulk, Have looked at your PF ,now will sulk some more,
Alan

Last Modified By microchip at 19 Feb 2008 - 7:42 PM
paulb20
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19 Feb 2008 - 7:42 PM
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Magnificent Patrick.
Paul

gerdoms
19 Feb 2008 - 7:43 PM
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an exceptional view well crafted & perhaps a future 100K image. who knows what people will be saying then?

gerry

'Monumental' in every respect Grin

pottle
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19 Feb 2008 - 7:43 PM
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what a portfolio luvly subtle colours great compositions

ashley
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19 Feb 2008 - 7:55 PM
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great shot nice colours & lighting

well done

Ash

Jou©o
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19 Feb 2008 - 7:57 PM
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nice one, Californian......

Jouko

Alfoto
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19 Feb 2008 - 8:03 PM
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Wonderful image, great detail and super light.
Alfie

AndreG
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19 Feb 2008 - 8:13 PM
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Cracking shot Patrick, will be there in july on a fly-drive holiday, can't wait.

Andre.

chrismar
19 Feb 2008 - 8:15 PM
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Wow..
Chris

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you are right Dave!

Yes Sean, it was moving through the bridge and over 2 minutes it got stretched out quite nicely.

lol...No sulking Alan!

I wonder too Gerry.

Thanks Finlandian. Is that the proper term? Or just Finn? Finnish wouldn't work in that context I think.

Patrick

jaktis
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19 Feb 2008 - 8:18 PM
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Super how the mist hides the bridge and gives it a mysterious feeling

Peter

Chriscj
19 Feb 2008 - 8:37 PM
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Its all been said patrick.


Chris

mikesmith
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19 Feb 2008 - 8:41 PM
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Brilliant Patrick
Mike

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19 Feb 2008 - 8:42 PM
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Just superb Patrick, terrific timing

Malcolm

cheesey
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19 Feb 2008 - 8:47 PM
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Stunning image. it just oozes quality.
Regards Cheesey.

tepot
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19 Feb 2008 - 8:50 PM
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stunning shot Pat, love the colours, i might have cropped off a tad from the right side though, seems to be an empty gap?

Joline
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19 Feb 2008 - 8:51 PM
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Believe me, Ansel would be using digital if he were around...he was nothing if not innovative. Hope you do well in the gallery, if this is an indication, you will!

MikeA
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19 Feb 2008 - 9:03 PM
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Stunning image Patrick, this image puts the gold in golden gate and hopefully in your pocket Smile , no wonder they want to show your images.

MikeA.

angej
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19 Feb 2008 - 9:06 PM
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superb as usual PatrickSmile

Yogendra
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19 Feb 2008 - 9:19 PM
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Excellent shot, Superb.

Yogendra

Kris_Dutson
19 Feb 2008 - 9:21 PM
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Superb.

Good luck with the display, and you never know, maybe Clint will wander in and make your day by buying one...I seem to remember Carmel was his favourite place and he was mayor for a couple of years.

Wink

Last Modified By Kris_Dutson at 19 Feb 2008 - 9:21 PM
colin
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19 Feb 2008 - 9:27 PM
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Hope this could be your big break, Patrick.
Love the image - the cloud and orange light makes it special.
Good luck!
Colin

Richsr
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19 Feb 2008 - 9:28 PM
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Hope the permanent exhibition - this should be a great seller.
Like the details and colours you have captured.
Regards Richard.

phillips
19 Feb 2008 - 9:29 PM
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Gorgeous Patrick.

Guy

Amazing
Merl

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19 Feb 2008 - 9:42 PM
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$100,000 easy Smile

Gary

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19 Feb 2008 - 9:43 PM
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Wonderful image

David

chris-p
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19 Feb 2008 - 9:48 PM
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A very special image...nice one Patrick

SueTurner
19 Feb 2008 - 9:52 PM
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simply SUBERB
Sue

MarkT
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19 Feb 2008 - 9:56 PM
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A beauty Patrick and great news about the Gallery Smile

Mark.

ian walker
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19 Feb 2008 - 10:02 PM
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special, very special. its got a lovely quality.

good news about the gallery.

HUMIE
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19 Feb 2008 - 10:11 PM
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Gorgeous !!

*Mike*

bricurtis
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19 Feb 2008 - 10:19 PM
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Another beauty of this bridge Patrick.Superb colours.
Brian.

Steveman
19 Feb 2008 - 10:53 PM
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It's all been said - simply stunning!
Stephen

long scroll...... absolutely stunning and beautiful

Nikki !

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19 Feb 2008 - 11:30 PM
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One of your best Patrick.

gill

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19 Feb 2008 - 11:42 PM
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Awesome.

User_Removed
20 Feb 2008 - 12:35 AM
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stunning piece of photography Patrick, up there with the best

rgds
Dave

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20 Feb 2008 - 12:36 AM
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A beautiful capture of the fog coming in - superb atmosphere and color tones.
Anne

Thanks for your comments!

It was a rather mysterious evening Peter, then the moon came out leading to the shot I uploaded a few uploads back in my PF.

Terry, I could have done that and I do have one without the gap, but that is where a lot of light came through so I included it so people can see where the light originated.

Yes Joline, I bet he would use digital now, or at least experiment with it. I wonder what he would say about it if he were alive today?

That would be nice Mike, we will see!

Kris, it is actually two block from Clint's Hog's Breath Inn. Great food there. I've seen him walking around but not in his restaurant.

You never know Colin. That would be nice. Programming is mentally draining and photography is still challenging but more relaxing.

It could be Richard. I have only made one print and it does look good, even to 30x45.

I wish Gary!

Sorry about the fingers Nikki.

Patrick

LisaRose
20 Feb 2008 - 3:09 AM
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This is an amazing image Patrick, really love it! I think you have outdone yourself with this one.

Lisa

Scottishlandscapes
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20 Feb 2008 - 3:37 AM
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When you start moving in circles with these guys it can only be good for your career and financial status Patrick, If anybody deserves this you do my friend. Your dedication and continual high quality is a monument to us all, maybe one day being able to match you.
You seem to have all the elements working for you here,the light, fog sky and colour, quite remarkable image, I'm positive this will be a goo earner for you over the years to come.
Many congratulations, maybe when I visit So Cal I'll be able to see your work with my own eyes.

All the very best my friend,
Dougie

Last Modified By Scottishlandscapes at 20 Feb 2008 - 3:38 AM
tepot
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i can't make my mind up if this is sunset or sunrise? it looks like sunset with the light coming from the right?

Thanks Lisa. I almost slipped in too!

I hope you are right Dougie. And if you are ever in San Francisco, I'll give you a tour.

Sunset Terry. That's why it is brighter to the right as you noticed. There is so much motion over a two minute exposure that it is hard to tell sometimes.

Patrick

chrissd
20 Feb 2008 - 5:53 AM
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what a stunning image Smile
chris

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20 Feb 2008 - 6:50 AM
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Bravo Patrick, again superb quality.
Steve

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20 Feb 2008 - 7:28 AM
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Superb image class, fab light..

Bernie

geniehawk
20 Feb 2008 - 9:24 AM
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If I could choose only I image to remind me of my holiday there it would be this! Fantastic lighting so well captured and produced. I hope you get your exhibition, it would be brilliant.

Jeannie.

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20 Feb 2008 - 9:50 AM
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Another Patrick masterpiece Smile
Love the light from the street lights in this - both on the tower on the right and glowing in the fog. Really special.

Congrats on the gallery - would love to see an exhibition of your prints.

alwolf
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20 Feb 2008 - 10:50 AM
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As usual Patrick ...........Stunning

martinl
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20 Feb 2008 - 10:56 AM
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Congrats Patrick, on this image, and getting your work showcased in such a prestigious place.

I'm sure that your images will go down a treat. As said above, your shots are a constant inspration to many of us on EPZ.

Martin

Skye24Blue
20 Feb 2008 - 11:21 AM
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Gorgeous to the nth degree. Looooooove it,
Mac

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20 Feb 2008 - 11:28 AM
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A wonderful scene and great capture Patrick. Superb.

Briwooly
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20 Feb 2008 - 12:20 PM
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What can you say thats not been said ,Super capture

Brian............................

HowardA
20 Feb 2008 - 12:25 PM
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Superb, stunning...all the adjectives are out for this one. Great work Patrick.

Howard

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20 Feb 2008 - 1:06 PM
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A simply stunning image!

Ken

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20 Feb 2008 - 1:27 PM
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very nice patrick Smile

NikH
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20 Feb 2008 - 2:04 PM
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Quality stuff Patrick

Photogene
20 Feb 2008 - 3:04 PM
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Stunning capture Patrick, congrats on getting your pics exhibited, here's wishing you all the best.

Richard

Thanks for dropping in!

Glad I could bring back good memories Jeannie!

Thanks Matt, I just let the fog paint the sky for me.

Martin, hopefully the atmosphere of the place will rub off a bit! I'm still skeptical but we'll see.

Thanks Richard, I'll need a lot of luck too!

Patrick

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Kevlar
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20 Feb 2008 - 4:08 PM
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works for me mate - fab!

TEASE
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20 Feb 2008 - 5:26 PM
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Gorgeous capture hope you do get to sell some pictures for big bucks$$$....Smile

Edgar
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20 Feb 2008 - 5:30 PM
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Very clear, with stunning light and colour. Cloud colour is a stunner..and of course the mist makes this a stunner...

PS... Now I am retired I might take you up on a trip out to your area..What wildife ( Elephant seals apart ) will get me snapping?

Kind regards... Not a bad wildlife shot of your Ele Seal

Edgar

Last Modified By Edgar at 20 Feb 2008 - 5:31 PM

Thanks for the kind wishes. I do hope it works out!

Well Edgar, I must admit that the SF bay area is not really the best for wildlife. Our long dry summers make it difficult for most animals.

There is a nice heard of Elk about 1 hour north of San Francisco in the Point Reyes National Park. They can be 7 feet at the shoulder!

And there are 250 species of birds here, which is almost the variety that you get in the tropics. Most are small and fast though and blend into the dry grass. But there are lots of bird photographers here so they must get something.

The real big game is about 1000 miles away NE in Wyoming, Montana, and places like that.

Fortunately that seal was sleeping!

If you have other questions, let me know.

Patrick

chase
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20 Feb 2008 - 7:10 PM
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I'm lost for words Patrick... !
This is so very beautiful & not a hint of danger Wink
Janet

Thanks Janet. I almost went swimming when a container ship that could just barely fit under the 300 ft. deck of the bridge came by! Does that count?

Patrick

brownsilent
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20 Feb 2008 - 8:45 PM
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Brilliant.
Jo

rangerpaul
20 Feb 2008 - 9:11 PM
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Not surprised he liked it. It's an outstanding shot.
Paul

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20 Feb 2008 - 10:53 PM
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Superb,
Fred.

paulstefan
21 Feb 2008 - 1:23 AM
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Very nice. I like the story too Smile
Looking forward to catching up on Saturday
Grin
Cheers, Paul

Nettles
21 Feb 2008 - 8:24 AM
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Fabulous shot, love the colours and the bridge going into the mist.
Excellent composition and clarity, super image.
Annette

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21 Feb 2008 - 10:29 AM
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Glorious image. One of the best bridge photos I've seen.

Hugeknot
21 Feb 2008 - 1:55 PM
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Wow Version #1
Wow version #2

Congrats on the permanent gig! I am sure you will sell many images.

p.s. I am sure Adams would have bought a DSLR!!

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Assyrian
21 Feb 2008 - 2:50 PM
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Brilliant on both counts!! Very interesting shots, great work!

Chris

jeanie
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21 Feb 2008 - 4:11 PM
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Well done you for getting the eclipse. I am afraid to say I slept through the whole exciting episode.. and it was cloudy anyway here Sad

Jeanie
Grin
(just updating the black book with your last remark by the way! lol!)

Thanks for stopping by for a look!

Yes, Ansel would probably have a scanning back and the whole lot!

I slept through it too Jeanie. Not much to do for that hour. Okay well I walked the beach, but I could have slept! lol....There was a remark, or just a bit of accurate recordkeeping for posterity's sake?

Patrick

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dathersmith
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21 Feb 2008 - 5:33 PM
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WOW two great images Patrick but #1 is particularly stunning, I can see why it is the gallery owners favourite. Congrats on that by the way, hope you get some good sales from it.

Darren.

Chant57
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21 Feb 2008 - 5:48 PM
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Absolutely stunning image Patrick
C

Gaz_H
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21 Feb 2008 - 7:07 PM
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Unbelievably stunning in fact Patrick. Definately a firm favourite for me from all of your work. I love the light and tones, and that sky is just stunning.

mianby
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21 Feb 2008 - 8:43 PM
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fantastic captures Patrick

mike

shortski
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21 Feb 2008 - 10:50 PM
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Both are Absolutely gorgeous...jojo

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thorn
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22 Feb 2008 - 1:46 AM
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HI Patrick,
whether it's done in digital or film it's breathetaking and outstanding and excellent work is excellent work,why be an inverted snob about things. There's plenty of room for both.take care,AnnSmile

Absolutely stunning, Patrick. Breathtaking as always.
Tanya

Thanks for taking a look!

I put the eclipse in the mods until I can process it properly.

I know what you mean Ann about snobs. The 8x10 group do not realize what is happening with digital. And it puts into jeopardy, the limited edition print, which is a major source of gallery income. So that is a threat!

Patrick

Oh, Annette, thanks for the award! I only saw it now. It is on a place on the page that is easy to miss.

Patrick

MrsS
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22 Feb 2008 - 5:36 PM
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Bit of nice light there MrS Wink

(and I like the eclipse shot too!)

Cheers!
Fran xx

PS, sorry it took me soooooo long to pop-in, promise to be a regular visitor from now on! (whether I'm invited or not!!! Tongue)

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Phil_Restan
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22 Feb 2008 - 5:59 PM
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Exceptional, good luck with your new ventureSmile

Phil

LOL Fran...
I would hide behind a lone tree, but you'd probably find it!
Actually I do wish I could go. Maybe someday!

Thanks Phil, I hope so too.

Patrick

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Thanks for your award Tracy!

Patrick

BillyGoatGruff
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22 Feb 2008 - 8:58 PM
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Another magnificent capture, Patrick.
Not only do you have great technical expertise, but you also have a superb eye for composition. It's always a joy to see your work; thanks.
Bill

Dotrob
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22 Feb 2008 - 9:53 PM
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Superb capture.
Dot

Thanks Bill and Dot!

Patrick

rusmi
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23 Feb 2008 - 10:26 AM
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simply stunning, another terrific shot, well done!

Tom

baxster
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23 Feb 2008 - 12:03 PM
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cant say much more,a stunning image.
ian

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georg
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23 Feb 2008 - 2:59 PM
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You are one of the people on my "favorite" list. Forgive me if I do not make a comment every time I vote on your photos. I am so busy with the flying lately that I just do not have the time to make a sensible comment. This does not mean that I just "click" to give you a vote. Now and then I may surprise you with a written contribution!! Regards.
Georg

Thanks Tom and Ian!

LOL Georg, don't worry. We are here to have fun and I like your arial shots so that is fine. Someday I'd like to try that!

Patrick

Glostopcat
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24 Feb 2008 - 8:27 PM
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A classic image Patrick, this is work of the very highest calibre. Congratulations on a well deserved double century

Pegon
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24 Feb 2008 - 10:10 PM
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Fantastic work Patrick, it's a beauty.
Pete.

Thanks Edmund and Pete!

I've uploaded a V3 for your entertainment.....

Patrick

Nigel_95
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27 Feb 2008 - 9:07 PM
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Good news on the gallery front Patrick, I wish you well. The main image is sublime, and I let out an expletive as I viewed number 3, (good proof that you do get bad weather).

Nigel

TyChee
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29 Feb 2008 - 4:19 AM
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Amazing set of images.
Ty

exposure
29 Feb 2008 - 11:50 PM
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Just Beautiful.
Pauline.

I thought I had commented on this already but it looks like I didn't so here I go. Really nice Patrick, great colours and great light, no 3 looks like you would have gotten a little bit wet.

Scott

Thanks Ty and Pauline!

LOL Nigel, you dont' want to knwo what I 'let out!' I'm putting it up for real today.

Um... definitely Scott!

Patrick

tripodted
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4 Mar 2008 - 12:31 PM
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Another masterpiece. I just love the way the bridge disappears into the mist and the colours in the sky are beautiful.
I also like the effect of the long exposure on the moon in #2.
Ted

Thanks! I liked that effect too, though I didn't know how it would look at first.

Patrick

kinfatric
5 Mar 2008 - 9:15 PM
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amazing images

ChiliMan
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6 Mar 2008 - 8:07 AM
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Holysh...this is outrageously stunning, Patrick. Vs 2 and 3 as well!!

Can prints actually sell for a 100 G's??

Back to V2...that's really something. You're probably the ONLY person with that shot, dude.

Andrew

Thanks Kin and Andrew!

And thanks Ty and MadTrace for the awards. I didn't see them until now!

Patrick

Hope it goes well for you...Great shot with superb light and colour tones...

Don

norm63
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7 Mar 2008 - 1:30 AM
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Very beautiful and stunning. Raiders side or Niners side of Bay.

Thanks Don!

Raiders side. Allthough these days with neither team doing well, it doesn't matter much....lol!

Patrick

evelen
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8 Mar 2008 - 3:52 PM
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stunning shot.
eve.

dancingqueen
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9 Mar 2008 - 9:04 AM
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lovely shot

Paintman
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10 Mar 2008 - 8:06 PM
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Quality through and through IMO. Exceptional work.
Alan.

samsalt1
12 Mar 2008 - 3:00 AM
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Some have tried to emulate this but rest assured you have no competition.

Sam

Thanks for your comments!

Patrick

HectorRivera
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16 Mar 2008 - 2:51 PM
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Great perspective

megamuff8
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17 Mar 2008 - 8:51 AM
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Wow.....P,
You really are a good photographer....I think you win the most improved on the site.....Hee Hee!

Luv all 3 versions......Really spectacular, especially the eclipse.

Hope all is well.....Have a great week....
Hugs,
Suz Smile

im speachless utterly awsome

Paree
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19 Mar 2008 - 5:01 PM
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totally amazing
love them all
excellent work
pareen

taggart
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28 Mar 2008 - 1:43 AM
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Stopping in to say congratulations on the highest voted photo of the month of Feb. and Hoping Florida was fun and productive!

Good stuff here!

jennnnn

Joline
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28 Mar 2008 - 10:10 AM
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Congratulations on receiving the highet votes...that should answer your question of how well people like itSmile Fine work, Patrick.

liparig
28 Mar 2008 - 5:36 PM
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WOWOWOW love the fog covering the birdge amazing shot well done
Joe

liparig
28 Mar 2008 - 5:37 PM
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WOWOWOW love the fog covering the bridge amazing shot well done
Joe

sneal
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29 Mar 2008 - 1:32 PM
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Fantastic capture. Everything works so well, lighting, fog, and the long exposure has soothed out the foreground water nicely.
Makes me want to head back to the bay area and capture a few more shots myself!
Steve

Goggz
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29 Mar 2008 - 10:02 PM
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Well done! This is a real beaut!
CHeers, Goggz

ghibby
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31 Mar 2008 - 12:04 PM
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Hi Patrick, hope you are well. love this image, great light, nicely processed and a great view point.


Ben

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope all is well Suzan. Things are fine here.

Try to get some like this yourself Joe, it is fun.

It was good Jennnnn. Highest of the month? Amazing!

Patrick

banehawi
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3 Apr 2008 - 6:18 PM
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Fabulous set of images.

W

franfoto
5 Apr 2008 - 10:47 PM
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Simply stunning work, well worth all the accolades IMHO.
My finger aches from all the scolling down
Fran

HarryStan
14 Apr 2008 - 11:09 PM
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Ansel Adams would have loved EPZ..can you imagine?!...how many ECs?! Maybe even more then Keefh!

Personally I think he would've been a Canon man

Seriously, simply stunning Patrick & isn't the sea supposed to be blue around that neck of the woods, not green (v3)?

Alan

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carterart
14 Apr 2008 - 11:13 PM
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How can anyone see your work and not believe in digital....... totally inspiring

aitchbrown
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17 Apr 2008 - 12:29 AM
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Just brilliant Patrick, wish I had this level of skill, you really are an inspiration. helen x

Just came across your gallery....and what a gallery. This one's worth the £100000 asking price, simply stunning.

CathyI
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23 Jul 2008 - 12:16 PM
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The fog creeping along the bridge is a menacing element in an otherwise calm image and I love that contrast!

liparig
2 Sep 2008 - 6:43 AM
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WOW amazing Patrick, the fog rolling in is amazing. Stunning photo. you have lots of patience to get these shots and it really pays off
Joe

Thanks for stopping by!

LOL Joe, yes, I guess I do wait around a lot!

Patrick

Scabaida
4 Sep 2008 - 12:56 PM
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Wow, they are all so beautiful. Lovely portfolio. Click mabelle

x_posure
17 Jan 2009 - 9:04 AM
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Finally i get to have my say. This is just so beautiful, and what everyone else said also

No 3 is the dogs b@@@@@ks
Stunning

William

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