Fallen Leaf and a Mossy Old Log

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Another image from McDowell Creek Park. This one was from a little earlier in October. One of the few images I've made into a print, and unlike most of the photos I've printed, it wasn't horribly fuzzy. I used the tripod...yes indeed, I packed that sucker down the trail and actually put the camera on it and took the pic. It works so much better that way, rather than when I leave it in the car.

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  1. Stacey Dawn1/13/11, 1:48 AM

    Love the DOF on this... pretty!
    And, um, funny how tripods work when we take them out of the car and use them, huh? I'm using mine more, too!

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  2. Mike Simmons1/13/11, 9:24 PM

    Wow, great photo! It's very clear and I too like the DOF. I haven't used my tripod(s) much but this image certainly makes the point "clearly". I really like your header image too!

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  3. Farmgirl_dk:1/14/11, 8:15 AM

    This is a GORGEOUS photo! Ah, I yearn for lighting and clarity like this, but so rarely get it. You mention that you made it into a print - how big?

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  4. Scott1/14/11, 11:05 AM

    Lovely detail and color on this.

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  5. bluekat1/14/11, 1:24 PM

    Hi Stacey,
    Thanks. It's still so tempting to try to handhold the camera, but I get bit every time. Making prints really shows the blurriness. I think printing will make me discipline myself better. :)


    Hi Mike
    I'm glad I could "clear" things up! :)
    I think the header pic is from a year or two ago, one of those foggy days we so rarely see. Thanks

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  6. bluekat1/14/11, 1:37 PM

    Thank you Farmgirl,
    The print was 8x12 I think. My first time using Costco printing. Come to think of it, it was my first time printing (other than at home) since going digital. :)

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  7. bluekat1/14/11, 1:38 PM

    Thank you Scott,
    and thanks for stopping by :)

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  8. Judy2/14/11, 5:50 AM

    Gorgeous! I am also going to have to start carrying my tripod! Esp if it leads to photos like this!
    And so glad you like my daffs!!!

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  9. bluekat2/15/11, 12:12 AM

    Thank you Judy,
    And thanks for stopping by.

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