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Comment by graphicfunk:
Congratulations on your top 5 finish with this lovely blue and gold study.

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Comment by beaflies:
Thank so much all. I know this is sort of a minimal win (5th is big for me) with so much thanks to the subject itself. Unfortunatly the conditions were too limited to get a really decent shot. The lighting was really limited, they do not allow flash or tripods on the tour because of delicate antiques and narrow stairways. Also you are rushed from place to place, very little time to scope the scene and set up a shot. The ideal shot for this pool is stright up the line of the pool to the 3 windows in the back, but the whole right side of the pool is lined with guard rails and tourists! dang! I wanted to apply some glow to it but figured that was illegal in open challenges.
Hey, 5th, wow thanks! (I owe it all to my mumy who is great photographer and needs to post much more of her work!)

Message edited by author 2005-08-14 14:11:27.

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Comment by Younger:
Congratulations, 5th place! WOW! Beautiful shot.
I'm so proud of you. Love, Mom

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Comment by SJCarter:
WTG - Congrats on top 5!

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Comment by lynnesite:
Great job under challenging conditions, man, I love both of those pools, the indoor and outdoor. The skylight revealing the tile detail is wonderful.

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Comment by graphicfunk:
Can't wallk with shoes in here. Too much splendor in one place. lol 7

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Comment by rlinn3:
Nicely done, I like the spot in the water to show the detail on the bottom of the pool. 8.

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Comment by MarkB:
One of my top choices for this challenge. Good job capturing as much detail as possible with the range of light in this photo. I like how additional detail was picked up in the windw reflections.

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Comment by eeleek:
I love love love Hearst Castle-nice shot. William Randolph exemplified the epitomy of affluence and extravagance. He and architect Julie Morgan created a masterpiece for the 1920-1940's era. I used to live 45 minutes south of the castle- what a great place it is.

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Comment by bluephoto:
good subject, but must focalize on some thing particular, exemple zoom on the water surface only to get the reflexion image of the architecture. good luck.