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Tranquil Seclusion

© Marty Straub

Tranquil Seclusion

Uploaded: May 10, 2011

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Frances Slocum State PArk, PA
We pulled into the secluded Maconaquah Trailhead parking lot and noticed there were new maps in the container. When I saw the cover photo I said, "Hey, that's mine," and my friend Dave said, "Yeah, it says all photographs are by you." Well, that added a bit of spring in the step as we hiked. They called me last June when we were in Moab, Utah, to get permission, and I know thev've used my photos in calendars and a traveling show they were doing, but this was the first time I saw one used.

f/14, 3eHDR, 24-105mm at 24mm, ISO 100

Exif: F Number: 14, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Marty Straub May 10, 2011

Original #1375959

Ron McEwan May 10, 2011

Well, well; now I can say I personally know a professional almost. Great shooting Marty. I can see why they picked this one. BEAUTFUL. #9397972

Marty Straub May 10, 2011

Oh, sorry, Ron. I should clarify. This was a photo from the day we discovered the new maps. The one they used was from '07 I think. I'll find it and post it here. Thanks so much for your comment. #9397989

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 10, 2011

Congrats Marty - Great pov and use of B&W!! The color version is Fantastic too!! #9398065

Monnie Ryan May 10, 2011

Wow! I'm impressed, but hardly surprised that your considerable talents are getting recognition! Both versions are beautiful, of course, but the B&W is just drop-dead gorgeous! #9398134

Julianne Bradford May 10, 2011

I can certainly see why they picked this beautifully framed capture Marty! I'm so pleased you are getting the recognition you deserve. All your landscapes are worthy of publication :-) Who-o-o who-o good for you!!! #9398247

frank w. degenhardt May 10, 2011

You do such beautiful work my friend, that while it was a thrill to have your works used and published, your gallery proves that it should not really be a surprise. This is an absolute winner, the black and white version adds so much character to see. Congratulations on your talent being reconized and may you have ocntinued success my friend. Have a great day and take care. #9398631

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 10, 2011

Wow! This is a stunner, Marty - both versions are wonderful but somehow a good b/w always sets a "mood" and with your perfectly chosen title - actually the photo chose the title for YOU (but think you know that!:), the mood is set exactly as it should be. Beautiful work, my friend...As Monnie said, with all your beautiful contributions to BP, I'm not at all surprised - a very well-deserved added spring to your step indeed!! #9398743

Ellen Hodges May 11, 2011

Very fantastic capture, Marty!! Huge congrats on your images being chosen!! Well deserved kudos!!! Love them both, but the b&w is over the top stunning!! #9400349

Marty Straub May 12, 2011

Thanks so much for your encouraging comments everyone, and sorry for the confusion. Here is the photo that was on the cover. #9401243

Rod Partington May 12, 2011

Can you say Ansel?
Awesome image here Marty! Love the tones bro! Congrats on it being used,totally deserves it. #9401863

Carolyn J. Connolly May 25, 2011

Marty, like others I love both colour and monochrome versions of your 'Tranquil Seclusion' image...but the b&w one really creates such a fantastic mood and is totally ezquisite!! I love it...and your photo that was used on the map is beautiful, too!! Congrat's...and keep up the great work!! :o) #9427570

Carolyn J. Connolly May 25, 2011

Sorry, Marty - 'ezquisite' = exquisite!! ;o/ #9427578

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 22, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9474561

Carol Flisak level-classic June 22, 2011

Love the BW image, Marty... and the story of your day is great... deserved recognition! Congrats on your finalist! #9475355

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 22, 2011

Congrats, Marty on your beautiful finalist. #9475536

Monnie Ryan June 22, 2011

Yay, Marty! Congratulations! #9476334

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 23, 2011

Congrats on your Finalist Marty!! #9477602

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 24, 2011

WOWZA! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Marty!

jo ann c. #9482596

Marty Straub June 27, 2011

Thank you so much, everyone. Can't wait to get back here "full time." #9489372

Merna L. Nobile June 30, 2011

Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna

#9497375

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 10, 2011

Big congrats Marty, and another congrats for having your photos used by the park service. Not sure how I missed this in May, except that I haven't had time to get on here much lately. #9521073

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