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Swan lake

© Debbie Bray

Swan lake

Uploaded: March 12, 2014 10:10:21

Description

This leaf skeleton was taken on a glass top table, outside, where the reflections of the trees and sky acted as a backdrop.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A850

Comments

Randy K. Baldwin March 12, 2014 0

Wonderful Color And Image Debbie! #1566510

frank w. degenhardt March 12, 2014 0

Creative gold medal work and look Debbie. Love that backdrop and how the leaf seems to be floating on water. The reflection adds so much to its beauty. Lighting is so perfect. The title so fitting. Such beauty. #10998414

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 12, 2014 0

Love the reflection, comp. and light. Great work. #10998421

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe March 12, 2014 0

This is really cool, Debbie.
Nice sys to spy this. #10998423

Wm Nosal March 12, 2014 0

How Cool, Debbie! #10998428

Gord MacEachern March 12, 2014 0

Amazing presentation here Debbie, excellent work!! #10998430

Colette M. Metcalf March 12, 2014 0

Very nice, Debbie!!!! #10998433

Stephen Zacker March 12, 2014 0

Wow, this is Outstanding #10998492

Anita Hogue March 12, 2014 0

WOW, I love it too, Debbie! #10998498

Avril Young March 12, 2014 0

love it, looks like it is floating Debs...wonderful light and capture.. #10998510

Carrie M. Groseclose March 12, 2014 0

This is just fantastic! I love how you made this look like it was floating. The background and whole setup is so nicely done! Gorgeous!! #10998738

John Connolly March 12, 2014 0

Brilliant work here Debbie! What a remarkable image! #10998751

Peggy Pfister level-classic March 13, 2014 0

Great detail, and I love how it seems to float in space. Nicely done, Debbie! #10998903

Carol L. Fowler March 13, 2014 0

Very creative and colorful! #10998923

Carol Eade level-classic March 13, 2014 0

So beautifully done, Debbie, love the colors and reflection. #10998945

Robert R. Goodman March 13, 2014 0

Hi Debbie,Beautiful detail and reflection my friend.WOW!Great capture!!! #10998981

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 13, 2014 0

Exquisite detail and beautiful background! #10999004

Denny E. Barnes level-classic March 13, 2014 0

Very creative and so very beautifully done, Debbie! Perfect title for this gorgeous image! #10999059

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic March 14, 2014 0

Terrific close up. Wonderful detail, color and DoF. #10999656

Phyllis A. Houghton March 14, 2014 0

WOW! What a great set-up and detail. Great title too! #10999761

Mary Dimitriw level-classic March 15, 2014 0

This is just so beautiful Debbie!
#11001059

Liz blahh March 19, 2014 0

Just beautiful! #11003851

Ellen Hodges March 23, 2014 0

Super pretty colors and bg, Deb! Looks sooooo pretty and wonderful!! #11006627

Emile Abbott level-classic March 24, 2014 0

Outstanding work Debbie. Great detail #11007708

frank w. degenhardt April 27, 2014 0

Beautiful work Debbie. Congratulations on the Finalist. #11031626

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 27, 2014 0

Gorgeous shot, Debbie!! Congratulations on all of your staff favorites and finalists!! Your work is truly amazing, and I expect to see a lot of new gold in your gallery soon!! #11031645

Mary Dimitriw level-classic April 27, 2014 0

Stunning finalist Debbie! Congrats on all of your finalists and staff favorites. #11031932

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic April 28, 2014 0

WTG Debbie! Big congrats on this (and all your other) wonderful finalists! #11032067

Wm Nosal April 28, 2014 0

Congratulations, Debbie! #11032103

Nadia Paul April 28, 2014 0

Beautifully done Debbie - congrats! #11032119

Mary K. Robison April 28, 2014 0

It looks as though it's floating above the background, Debbie. Congratulations on another excellent Finalist!
#11032569

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 28, 2014 0

Congrats again on ALL your finalist Deb and hope they all get GOLD!!

jo ann c. #11032875

April 28, 2014 0

Beautiful details and reflections. #11033149

Emile Abbott level-classic April 28, 2014 0

Stunning finalist, Debbie. #11033350

Julianne Bradford April 30, 2014 0

What a great title for this beauty Debbie..congrats again..you scored big time this month!! :) #11034806

Anita Hogue April 30, 2014 0

Awesome!!!! A big congratulations! #11035183

Avril Young April 30, 2014 0

Huge congrats on Gold Debs ... #11035191

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 30, 2014 0

This is a beauty! Congratulations! #11035199

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 01, 2014 0

Huge congrats on your Gold Winning Image, Debbie! #11035281

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic May 01, 2014 0

Wonderful winning image, Debbie. Congratulations!! #11035314

Peggy Pfister level-classic May 01, 2014 0

Congrats on this well deserved win, Debbie! #11035325

Steve D. Hinkle May 01, 2014 0

Wonderful image Deb, and a well deserved win!
Congrats, Steve #11035327

Val Feldman level-classic May 01, 2014 0

A beautiful capture - color, form, details - and executed perfectly, to boot! Warmest congratulations on a simply elegant and well-deserved Gold Winner, Deb! #11035363

Leslie McLain level-classic May 01, 2014 0

Congrats on a stunning finalist, Debbiie. #11035394

Deborah Lewinson level-addict May 01, 2014 0

This is so beautiful and mysterious, Debbie!

Huge congrats on your win!
Debby #11035408

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 01, 2014 0

Beautiful winner. Congrats, Debbie. #11035452

Robert R. Goodman May 01, 2014 0

Hi Debbie,Congratulations on this beautiful win my friend!!! #11035503

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 01, 2014 0

Congrats on your gorgeous win, Debbie! #11035556

Randy K. Baldwin May 01, 2014 0

Congrats Debbie! #11035576

Ellen Hodges May 01, 2014 0

Huge congrats on an extremely cool Gold Winner, Deb!!! Soooo beautiful and unique!!! #11035635

Mary K. Robison May 01, 2014 0

Congratulations Big Time on your well deserved Gold Winner, Debbie! #11035694

frank w. degenhardt May 01, 2014 0

Beautiful work Debbie. Congratulations on your Second Place Win my friend. #11035751

Colette M. Metcalf May 01, 2014 0

Huge congrats to you on your WIN, Debbie!!! #11035778

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 01, 2014 0

Congrats Debbie on this wonderful winnning image! #11035780

Susan M. Campbell May 01, 2014 0

A wonderful shot. Congrats on your win! #11035998

Emile Abbott level-classic May 01, 2014 0

Congratulations on going all the way to Gold, Debbie. #11036080

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 01, 2014 0

So majestic and beautiful Debbie! Creative photography work, congrats on your gold badge! #11036267

Mary Dimitriw level-classic May 02, 2014 0

Congrats Debbie on your gorgeous Winner! #11036641

Carrie M. Groseclose May 02, 2014 0

Huge Congratulations on your stunning WINNER, Debbie! #11036650

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2014 0

Congratulations on this fannn...tastic Gold 2nd Place Winner Debbie, very well deserved too!

jo ann c. #11037148

Stephen Zacker May 02, 2014 0

Congratulations on this cool and intriquing image #11037248

Nadia Paul May 03, 2014 0

Congrats on your gold for this beautifully taken macro Debbie! #11037533

Teresa Burnett level-classic May 07, 2014 0

I'm so glad to see gold on this one Debbie!! Stunning capture!! Huge Congratulations!! #11040432

Karen E. Gold level-classic August 15, 2015 0

Simply beautiful!!!!! #11346514

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