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Thursday, April 22, 2010
sky watch friday #79: old hickory
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Mojo, no...I did not use HDR. I used filter and SPEEDLITE PRO KIT that helps so much to take the real color of the scene, include the light. And really the sky was strange. I have taken 60 photos of those scenes...
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that is awesome!
ReplyDeletewhat a way to look up at the sky.
Happy Thursday!
Perfect perspective ...
ReplyDeleteNice, thanks!
ReplyDeletePowerful shot. We've certainly had skies like that recently.
ReplyDeleteHands down, he is one of my favorites. General, statesman, fantastic fighter, president- the most loyal of friends and the most ferocious of enemies.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the essence of the man himself, with this one.
The statue goes with the sky!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic statue, dramatic skies and a very powerful capture, Mojo! Marvelous! Have a great weekend!
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nice one - definitely has a certain vibe going for it!
ReplyDeleteAnother perfect shot.
ReplyDeleteAn awesome monochrome for skywatch! Fantastic shot!
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He doesnt look ONLY to the sky, Mojo..he looks like a man...a person..congrats
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Mojo, no...I did not use HDR. I used filter and SPEEDLITE PRO KIT that helps so much to take the real color of the scene, include the light. And really the sky was strange.
ReplyDeleteI have taken 60 photos of those scenes...
the dramatic way you have captured this sculpture makes it feel so powerful.
ReplyDeleteThe monument is awesome for sure it had a lot of history attach to it. The clouds is dark looks like it's going to rain.
ReplyDeleteAnother Sunset
A powerful image of a strong man against a lowering sky.
ReplyDeleteAmazing eye you have. So beautiful.
ReplyDeletelooks like it's going to rain. nice capture! My world is here.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like his gf just dumped him and he can't quite believe it.
ReplyDeleteI just like this.
awes0me captures!nice in monochr0me
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice. I like the angle and the dramatic sky. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteMojo: That is a dramatic photo.
ReplyDeletemoody, magical view.
ReplyDeleteHe looks as though he's commanding the sky not to pour down on him :P
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend J!
Gorgeous perspective, Mojo!
ReplyDeleteLove the perspective that makes the statue so huge! Great sky in black and white too.
ReplyDeletesuperb perspective!
ReplyDeleteAn imposing figure against a dramatic sky. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteMojo, you did it again-- captured the #1 spot on the meme for North Carolina.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of one of our gentle giants!!! Pitiful #233 on SWF!!!
Jan
GDP
You have taught me a new style, shooting up wards.
ReplyDeleteIn Auckland, you often see a sea gull standing on the head of a statue.
Fantastic angle and monochrome.
ReplyDeletenice contrast and great angle
ReplyDeleteGreat sky shot around this statue.
ReplyDeleteDramatic and powerful. I love the perspective.
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