Cold One

Uploaded: April 26, 2010 18:49:51

Description


A fun shot for the "Joy" theme.

I guess this could also be considered a self portrait.
:-)
Thanks to Bob Cournoyer for the idea.

Comments welcome and appreciated!


Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 26, 2010

Could use a cold one now,Mike! Spectacular tones,reflections, clarity, detail, lighting & presentation here! Great to meet you between the brews,my friend! #1262927

Michelle Alton April 27, 2010

Definitely a quenching shot! Love the golden light illuminating your face! #8572403

Joy Rector April 27, 2010

love this shot #8572628

Teri Klinger April 27, 2010

fun shot! ...AND a great way to get your frig cleaned! haha! #8572829

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic April 27, 2010

Creative and fun! I love it!! #8572973

Jeana Clark April 27, 2010


YEAH!
What a fantastic idea!!!
AND a terrific SP!!!
Nice to meet ya' Mike!!!
Cheers to you for this fun MT shot!!!
Get the limes...I'll be right over!

~J~ #8573796

JudyAnn Rector level-classic April 27, 2010

Wonderful perspective, Mike... love the golden colors and lighting and dof are great. Stay thirsty my friend! :)) #8573815

Bob Cournoyer level-classic April 27, 2010

Now that is a really good shot! It sucks the viewer right in to you. Speaking of...I think I'll go suck one down now...LOL

Bob #8574424

Michael Umbreit April 28, 2010

Thanks for all of the very kind comments and Bob, thanks for the idea. A cold one sounds good right now. :-) Mike #8576744

Sam Britt April 29, 2010

Terrific idea & image, Mike. #8579294

Michael Umbreit May 02, 2010

Sam - Thank You! - Mike #8584147

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2010

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWSOME finalist best of luck in the next round!!! #8632783

Teri Klinger May 24, 2010

Ü yep! joyful indeed. congrats on your finalist! #8635762

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 24, 2010

congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #8637893

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 25, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS.

UB. #8640512

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 25, 2010

Fantastic sp, Mike!
Nice to "meet" you!
Big congratulations!
~♥~lisa #8640803

Jennifer L. Alder May 25, 2010

lol- this is really neat.
congrats, Mike. #8641047

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 25, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mike!

jo ann c.
#8641121

Tammy D. Ferren May 25, 2010

Congrats on this awesome finalist, Mike! Love, love, love it!! Don't know how I missed it before! #8641725

Sheila D. Robertson May 25, 2010

Congratulations on a joyful shot indeed! #8641896

Michael Umbreit May 25, 2010

Thanks! I was surprised to see this as a finalist. I sure enjoyed shooting this one! :-) Mike #8642644

Leslie McLain level-classic May 27, 2010

Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Mike. #8648323

Michael Umbreit June 07, 2010

Leslie - Thank You!! - Mike #8674663

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