How the Grinch Stole Halloween
by WILDBLUE

Comment:
Really fun shot! Congratulations on the ribbon!

Idle Hands
by Pedro

Comment:
Two ribbons in a row? Must be talent! Nice work, Pedro!

Not So Scary Monster
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
Magical tones here. Just priceless. The skin is almost transluscent. It certainly deserves this ribbon!

Tamara in Wonderland
by i_sky

Comment:
I guess folks didn't see this as 'Grace,' but this is a magnificent photo! Very inspiring!

Seeking Forgiveness
by dsidwell

Comment:

Originally posted by kiwiness: David I love this shot! 79 attempts? You must have done a lot of running back and forward. Isn't this where they do those land speed records?

I kept having to move 15 feet or so to the right so there wouldn't be so many foot prints!

About 75 miles to the west is where they do the land speed records. Yes. It's a large salt desert!

Thanks for the votes!

Mercy
by zeuszen

Comment:
To have such definition and to create such interest in these conditions is outstanding. I thought this image would have scored higher, but I'm glad it did well.

remnant
by mcmurma

Comment:
Congrats on the top 10 finish! Stunning photo; I'm glad it did well.

Urban Grace
by brianlr

Comment:
Top notch photo! Grace is certainly something you've captured here. And contratulations on the ribbon!!

Mighty Grace
by willem

Comment:
Absolutely stunning image! Well done and congratulations on the ribbon!

Seeking Forgiveness
by dsidwell

Comment:
Thanks for your kind comments, everyone. For the record, I tried this using the rule of thirds, and it just didn't work. For the mythic effects I was aiming for, centered was really the only choice. As you can imagine, I took about a hundred or more shots (oops--hyperbole there!) of this until I got it right. I had intended to have more ground, with the horizon in the upper third, but alas, I could not get the camera 12 feet into the air for this effect--I kept sinking into the salty mud as it was! I think Zeuszen's and dr. Rick's comments below sum up what I was trying to do.

Congrats to the winners--well deserved, I say!

Message edited by author 2003-11-05 16:06:48.