Door County Lock [Contest Finalists August 2007]
Uploaded: August 30, 2007 07:59:46
(For the Photogroup 101's "Locks" Theme)
1/250 at f/6.3; Lens 70-200 f/4L; Focal Length 113; ISO 200; Hand Held; Natural Light
While on a boat tour in Door County, WI (Sturgeon Bay, to be precise), I saw this sea wall along the lock leading from the river to the lake. How could I resist it?
Chris Budny August 30, 2007
My first thought for a lock theme, was the locks on the C&O Canal here in DC! ;) Nicely done, and I'm glad to see another take on "Locks"! #726454Michelle L. Frick August 30, 2007
Now there's a tough lock to get through! Fabulous find John! Great twist on the "lock" theme with great colors and comp!Happy Theme Day! #4723812
Joy Rector August 30, 2007
love the detail #4723825Bob Cournoyer August 30, 2007
Great lock indeed!Happy Theme Day
Bob #4723830
Jenny Bosmans August 30, 2007
Excellent capture and perfect for the theme, John! :) #4723841Susan Fox August 30, 2007
excellent shot John! All the elements work together perfectly. #4723843John Caruso August 30, 2007
Thanks a million, Chris, Michelle, Joy, Bob, Jenny, and Susan! You make me feel all warm and squishy! #4723872Amber Kennedy August 30, 2007
Great image and super eye! #4723890Dr Silly August 30, 2007
Well John I was wondering if someone would put in this type of lock. I guess I should have know it would be you. LOL :O)John Caruso August 30, 2007
Thanks Amber!And you can always count on me, Doc! #4724032
Jillian Danielson August 30, 2007
The colors and water look awesome,John!!! #4724414John Caruso August 30, 2007
Thanks Jillian! #4724432Daniella Puente August 30, 2007
Excellent details on the textures and color saturation! well captured :) #4724574Mitch Spence August 30, 2007
Oh, you sneaky devil, you. Yes, have to admit it is indeed a lock. And a beautifully presented graphic look at it as well. #4724613John Caruso August 30, 2007
Thanks so much, Daniella!And thanks to you, too, Mitch. I didn't realize my horns were showing, LOL. #4724832
Kate Jackson August 30, 2007
Fabulous colours and reclections John. This is almost abstract and I love it! #4725030John Caruso August 30, 2007
Thank you so very much, Kate! #4725124Nikki McDonald August 30, 2007
I just love this, John. Skipped commenting the first time through because I already suspected it would be my favorite. It is. Hate to vote against myself :), but this has terrific lines (mostly vertical but in a horizontal composition and with that loop of rope to break up the linear--wow!), color (love that red and the punch of yellow with the basically neutral tones of the rest of the image), texture (water, metal, rope--great contrast)--it's a terrific entry and a great theme entry. Happy Theme Day. #4725832Katarina Mansson August 30, 2007
Great interpretation of the theme, excellent colors, composition, lighting and textures. My kind of environment - my kind of picture - love it! #4726452John Caruso August 31, 2007
Thanks, Nikki, for your very enthusiastic comment. I truly appreciate it!And thank you, too, Katarina. I always love hearing from you! #4727365
Jeana Clark August 31, 2007
WONDERFUL COMPOSITION JOHN!!!~Jeana~ #4728785
John Caruso August 31, 2007
Thank you so very much, Jeana! #4728859Martha N. Church September 20, 2007
This is a great shot! Love the rich, vibrant colors, details and composition. #4815840John Caruso September 20, 2007
I appreciate you taking a look, Martha! #4816170Nikki McDonald September 21, 2007
Oh, yay! Congratulations on this finalist, John!! #4820834Autum Rhoades September 21, 2007
Congrats on your finalist, John! Whooo hooo!!! #4820882Melissa G. Meiselman September 21, 2007
Congratulations John on this exquisite and most colorful finalist! #4821049Dr Silly September 21, 2007
Congratulations John on your finalist. :O)Jeana Clark September 21, 2007
CONGRATS TO YOU JOHN!!!~Jeana~ #4821175
Colleen Farrell September 21, 2007
Well-seen and beautifully executed, John! Glad to see your fave made the finalists--congratulations and good luck in the next round! #4821478Chris Budny September 21, 2007
So happy to see your Countdown fav made it! Congratulations! #4822228eileen bedford September 21, 2007
Congratulations on your finalist John. #4822277John Caruso September 21, 2007
I want to thank you all for your well wishes! I had high hopes for this one, and am delighted that it was recognized. I appreciate all your kind words and support: you're fab! #4822802Datha Y. Thompson September 21, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS John!!!! WTG :0) #4822894Dominick M. Dimacale September 21, 2007
Congratulations John...Dominick #4825638Tarun Bose September 22, 2007
Big congrats John for your excellent finalist. #4825953John Caruso September 22, 2007
I tip my hat in sincere thanks Datha, Dominick, and Tarun! #4828870Cora Miller September 23, 2007
Very interesting image with great texture and strong lines. Congratulations on your finalist. #4830689Susan Fox September 23, 2007
Congratulations Jonh! #4832002Mike D. Perez September 23, 2007
Congratulations on your great Finalist, John! #4832348Kara L. Hendricks September 24, 2007
Way to go John!!!!! #4836235John Caruso September 24, 2007
Thanks so much Cora, Susan, Mike, and Kara! #4836427Susana Ms Heide September 24, 2007
I loved this in our theme and I still love it just as much!!! Many CONGRATS John on this well deserved recognition!! #4841076John Caruso September 25, 2007
Thanks again, Susana! I appreciate it very much. #4842838Les Rhoades September 25, 2007
I know you wanted this to get a button. And it did!John Caruso September 25, 2007
I'll take your congratulations ANY time, Les! Thanks so much! #4843866Carol Teal September 25, 2007
I love the weathered look and feel of this one John! Excellent image and a huge congrats on your finalist! #4846670John Caruso September 26, 2007
Thanks so much Carol! #4847701Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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