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Paul Marcellini
08-30-2008, 11:46 AM
Ever since the rainy season i have wanted a shot something like this, showing the expanse of water of the Everglades. You have to find a place where the rushes are growing and not sawgrass, as the sawgrass grows too thick and tall to show the water. This isn't exactly the shot I wanted, but we are getting there.

Thanks for looking,
Paul

20d, 10-22@10 f22 iso200 1/20, 1/13, 1/8s manually blended

Maxis Gamez
08-30-2008, 11:52 AM
HI Paul,

Gorgeous colors and composition!! What are those two white dots in the center of the image?? Very dramatic image!!

Paul Marcellini
08-30-2008, 12:05 PM
Thanks Maxis, those are blooms of the String Lily, Crinum americanum.

Maxis Gamez
08-30-2008, 12:07 PM
Thanks Maxis, those are blooms of the String Lily, Crinum americanum.

Very cool Paul!

Thanks for sharing!

Roman Kurywczak
08-30-2008, 02:05 PM
Hey Paul,
You are definitely getting some dramatic skies. I like the flare and placement of the sun. Agree that a bit more water would add to the image....... but not sure people can really appreciate the difficulty in what you are trying to attempt. I sure can! This is still very nicely done and i look forward to your next submissions and just want to aknowledge all the hard work!

Robert Amoruso
08-30-2008, 03:07 PM
Well Paul I think you are doing well chasing that ultimate image. Nice work here both compositionally and technically. Lots of subtle tonal detail in the clouds really makes this stand out.

Gus Cobos
08-30-2008, 03:14 PM
Excellent image and composition Paul.
I like the sky and clouds. The colors are fantastic; very appealing and the star burst stopping down to f/22 really puts it over the top...big congrats...:cool:

Harold Davis
08-30-2008, 03:57 PM
if this is your rough draft, the final version is going to be a show stopper for sure!! looks like we may have some weather this week that could give you this sunset later this week!!! good luck!! if you need a helper, let me know. i'll be there!!

D. Robert Franz
08-31-2008, 09:48 AM
This is just outstanding! Great sky and I like the sunburst. Well done......

david cramer
08-31-2008, 10:09 AM
Very nice! I really like the dramatic clouds on this one.

Fabs Forns
09-02-2008, 10:37 PM
You captured the essence of the land, Paul a winner!

Michael Pancier
09-03-2008, 09:10 AM
stunning view. hope you made it out ok after the bug attack.

i'd love to know some of these locations you find.

Grady Weed
09-07-2008, 05:03 PM
I realy like the clouds racing towards you and the sun flare. Excellent image and composition Paul, as always.

Paul Marcellini
09-07-2008, 09:40 PM
Thanks everyone. Went out the other night and the sky was completely empty. I haven't seen a summer day like that yet. I couldn't believe it. Must have been something to do with these storms. Mosquitoes seem to be calming down though. I actually could concentrate on what i was doing. =)