Natural Attraction

© Courtenay Vanderbilt

Natural Attraction

Uploaded: June 29, 2011

Description

Mr. Happy was right at home with these cheerful sunflowers! Now he has left my care to travel onward. Happy trails!

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 52.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 29, 2011

I love this Courtenay! A perfect setting for Mr. Happy that brings and instant smile!:) I bet you are going to miss Mr. Happy! #1388937

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 29, 2011

Whoops! Computers!

Marilyn Cornwell

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member since: 5/7/2008 This is a great image, Courtenay! So full of summer fun!
6/29/2011 4:10:20 AM


Danny B. Head

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Love the old chair...it puts life into the image. I hope you carried it with you!

6/29/2011 4:11:18 AM
#9493966

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 29, 2011

Excellent comp. colors and capture, Courtenay. Mr Happy is such a good traveler. #9493998

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 29, 2011

what a cheerful capture... beautiful! #9494038

Amy M. Wilson June 29, 2011

Stunning comp and capture... Mr Happy looks wonderful in that setting, Courtenay! #9494062

Robert R. Goodman June 29, 2011

Hi Courtenay,LOL!!My friend.He sure can get around.Fantastic capture!!!! #9494103

Julie Burnett June 29, 2011

You have to smile when looking at this, Courtenay!! A wonderful, cheery capture!! #9494109

Douglas Pignet June 29, 2011

what a kewl find and capture...lovely comp & pov #9494137

Ken Smith level-classic June 29, 2011

That Mr. Happy guy gets around. Will he be a new mini-pic for you? :-) He fits in well with his sunflower children! #9494144

Val Feldman level-deluxe June 29, 2011

Mr Happy looks...well, HAPPY! Who wouldn't be surrounded by masses of sunshine colored sunflowers?? Cool set-up, wonderful color and a smile-getter for sure, Courtenay! #9494156

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 29, 2011

I like how he is looking up! Great job girl! Had a fun morning! #9494253

Lorna Shutter June 29, 2011

I think Mr. Happy's part of the Sunflower Family, Court! They're all so bright and cheerful! Too bad he had to move on, ... but such is Life! ... On to his next wild adventure! Ha! Ha! Fabulous capture, gf! :) #9494270

Ron McEwan June 29, 2011

Now lets all sing together now. First thought I had was a vocal group LOL. As always Courtenay you compose them right #9494278

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 29, 2011

Wonderful comp Courtenay! LOL #9494351

Jack Ryan June 29, 2011

Excellent comp, color and clarity...so very appealing and so very well done. #9494557

Monnie Ryan June 29, 2011

Glad to see Mr. Happy alive and well! Very cool capture, Courtenay! #9494620

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 29, 2011

Fantastic composition and colors, Courtenay. He does look happy there. #9494780

Stephen Zacker June 29, 2011

This would make a Great Mr. Happy poster :-) Like the old chair and the tie-in with the sunflowers #9494884

Jack Gaskin June 29, 2011

NICE SUNFLOWERS.
The Box Turtle shot MUST be POSTED TOMORROW for the monthly.
NO EXCUSES IT MUST HAPPEN

JUST DO IT
JACK #9494971

Mike Clime June 29, 2011

Mr. Happy looks like he fits right into this capture, Courtenay! #9495033

John Connolly June 29, 2011

It is wonderful to see Mr Happy again! What a great pose, sunflowers always make me smile! #9495216

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 29, 2011

Mr. Happy is on his way to my house, but hasn't arrived as yet. I don't know how I'm gonna follow this! #9495385

Michelle Alton June 29, 2011

Mr. H. looks so happy to find some distant relatives, Courtenay. Looks like he is having a relaxing time of it! On to OK! (I'm sure she will think of SOMETHING!) #9495475

Wm Nosal June 29, 2011

:) Cool Shot, Courtenay! #9495496

Tamara K. Walker level-classic June 29, 2011

Mr. Happy is looking relax and well rested. Anybody feeling stress and in need of rest it's off to Courtenay's for a week. =0) #9495500

MELODIE C. ROBERTS June 29, 2011

I'm ready to head to Courts ;0)

I see you showed Mr Happy a wonderful time!!
This came out excellent!!
It will be a tough act to follow but I'm sure Fletch is up to the challenge!!

God Speed Mr Happy!! #9495503

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 29, 2011

Lord knows he's going to witness the best sunsets ever!!! #9495507

Leslie McLain level-classic June 29, 2011

Looks like Mr.Happy enjoyed his visit. Terrific capture, Courtenay. #9495580

MELODIE C. ROBERTS June 29, 2011

I Love All the happy faces!! #9495634

Susan Weisensel June 29, 2011

Love the sunflowers and red chair, I also have a red rocker in one of my gardens. I think it is a cool idea. #9495674

Avril Young June 29, 2011

such a lovely sunshine photo, full of love and happiness...those sunflowers are so big...awesome capture Courtenay... #9495720

Ellen Hodges June 29, 2011

Absolutely love the way you composed this beauty, Courtenay! Stunning and really cute, too!! #9495890

Ann Coates level-classic June 29, 2011

Such a beautiful setting for Mr Happy Courtenay. I bet he didn't want to leave! #9495933

Deb Koskovich June 30, 2011

What a cool set up, love it! #9496169

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe June 30, 2011

Just love those contrasting colours! Very nice comp Courtenay...Mr. Happy does look right at home. #9498106

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 30, 2011

What a great shot of Mr. Happy by those beautiful flowers, Courtenay! #9498268

Sharon Sawyer June 30, 2011

Bright and cheery capture, Courtenay!!! Brings a smile to my face. Mr Happy sure gets around. :) #9498414

Chris Ebben July 01, 2011

You have to admit, Mr Happy just fits in to any surroundings just like he was meant to be there. Guess it means he was meant to be there!! Great to see him again=^..^= #9498799

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 01, 2011

You always have such creative compositions. Love this one. #9499224

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 01, 2011

Next Stop

The finalist round ;0) #9500719

Gina Cormier July 05, 2011

Mr. Happy sure gets around!! lol #9507532

Debra R. Harder July 05, 2011

I wish I was sitting where Mr. Happy is...lol!! This is a beautiful scene, Courtenay! Love those sunflowers! jsb #9508141

Phyllis H. Burchett July 05, 2011

Love it! I see you were down my way?!?! #9508306

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 19, 2011

~ ☺ ~
A lovely portrait of Mr. Happy!
He certainly gets around!
~♥~Lisa #9679853

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