All of you guys have posted some great shadows. Here is one of my favorites.

Lighthouse in shadows

Hi BBNC,
I reread the Wikipedia for Mr. Gursky and found this under his career:
Career and style

Before the 1990s, Gursky did not digitally manipulate his images.[3] In the years since, Gursky has been frank about his reliance on computers to edit and enhance his pictures, creating an art of spaces larger than the subjects photographed.

Perhaps I wasn't reading the same article as you??

Want the real kicker for this photograph? If you google Andreas Gursky, there is an article about this gentlemen. According to the article written at, © 2011 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.

"The desolate featureless landscape shown in Rhine II is no accident: Gursky explained in an interview that it is his favourite picture: "It says a lot using the most minimal means … for me it is an allegorical picture about the meaning of life and how things are."

In fact the artist carefully digitally removed any intrusive features – dog walkers, cyclists, a factory building – until it was bleak enough to satisfy him."

Now for all of us that think that changing a photograph in post production is cheating? Apparently, it doesn't bother some.

I had the same thing happen in Ventura, Ca at a Tall Ships exibition and in Yellowstone, Wy this year! I so was so irritated! Lots of rude people in this world any more! Sad, sad, sad!

Congrats! cnd263!! Great shot!

I agree with a couple of the people who have commented here on your pictures, which are, absolutely gorgeous. I love the picture of your granddaughter (I think is the young lady). I enjoy the lighting that says more about the time of day...and what a beautiful day it was! The other comment I hadn't thought about was about the fill flash. I'd love to know how that would look. Bottom line...Awesome!

You did a great job on your photos! Especially enjoy the 3rd shot with the two flowers! Thanks for sharing!

Never assume. You are right it speaks volumes.

Just curious, anyone hear what happened to Michael Jackson with a licensed physician, who was board certified? Licensing means nothing if the protocol isn't going to be followed! Protocol here, knowledge of certain things, such as shutter speed, aperture and ISO, ie and how they work together. Just saying! I don't want to be a real photographer (a "pro" if you will), I just admire photographers who can get the photo shot that they "see in their head." I am retired and would like to know the ins and outs of how to get that shot I "see in my head" so I can be proud of and get enjoyment out of what I did. (No, I don't hear voices to go along with those visions btw) LOL! As several people have pointed out... let the buyer beware. If you don't like what you see...don't hire them. Perhaps that is an area that needs to be shared. During my working years as an R.N., it used to frustrate me when a doctor would refer to his "medical assistant," as his "nurse!" Legally, the only people that can be referred to as a "nurse" is someone who is licensed (an LVN) or an "R.N." Since I had a physician assistant put himself out there to me that he was a doctor in an emergency room situation, I ALWAYS ask what someone's title is. People need to learn the difference. (Not that is always going to make a difference) See my comment about Michael Jackson.

I scrapbook them for family, friends and me. I play with them in photoshop cs3. I've made calendars and photobooks as well. I also have made kaleidoscope pictures to embellish cards and scrapbooks. I have also painted a couple of the photos.

Morin Ryan,
Thank you! My husband said he saw a fish jumping at the bottom of the falls but I didn't. Dang it! Actually that was about a 16 hour drive for us as well. I live in a desert!

Thank you very much!

Mornin!
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Nope, I guess you don't have room for these big dogs.