The twist

Uploaded: January 28, 2013 18:06:16

Description

A pool on one of the runs on the Telico River, TN. Wide angle (10mm), slow shutter speed capture (6 sec; f/16) with polarizer on to help darken and slow down.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 6/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i

Comments

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 28, 2013

I love your slow shutter work, OM!! This is just gorgeous! #1511682

Colette M. Metcalf January 29, 2013

Wow! Beautiful!!! #10543468

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 29, 2013

Beautiful swirl, comp. and exposure, Randy. #10543531

Katherine Kuhn February 01, 2013

Awesome capture, Randy! Someday when I find a pool with leaves in it, I have to try your slow shutter technique. Beautiful work! #10549098

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 25, 2013

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #10582555

Renee Doyle February 25, 2013

Wonderful show of motion Randy~! Congratulations on this excellent finalist! #10582641

Julianne Bradford February 25, 2013

What a beauty Randy! Congratulations! #10583560

Debra R. Harder February 25, 2013

Love the swirling leaves in the foreground, Randy! Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #10584474

Thomas E. Hinds February 25, 2013

This is simply incredible, Randy! Wonderful work! #10585157

Graeme yew Chow February 26, 2013

Wonderful time of motion and composition and I add to my favourite photo as well. Congrats and hope one step up winner next round. #10585822

Karen Bacon February 26, 2013

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Randy! Excellent camera work! #10586405

Joannie Bertucci level-classic February 26, 2013

That's working your camera Randy! Outstanding effect and beautiful image, congrats on your "twisted" finalist! :-) #10586961

Nadia Paul February 26, 2013

This is just gorgeous Randy - congrats on your finalist! #10587439

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic February 27, 2013

That swirl is simply outstanding, Randy. Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist. #10588077

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 27, 2013

Ohhhhh...what a fantastic finalist! Big Congratulations Randy!

jo ann c.
#10588351

John Connolly February 27, 2013

Congratulations on your finalist award Randy! Well done! #10588715

Karamatullah Danyal February 28, 2013

Randy. This is divine. Congratulations...very well deserved. #10590050

Michael McCook February 28, 2013

Congrats on a great win! Beautiful image!! #10590574

February 28, 2013

Congrats on this outstanding 2nd place Gold win Randy. #10590597

Mariann Kovats level-classic February 28, 2013

Congrats on your beautiful Winner! #10590663

Robert K. Bemus level-classic February 28, 2013

Congratulations on a beautiful Win, Randy!! #10590666

Colette M. Metcalf March 01, 2013

I am so happy for you!! Congratulations, Randy!!! #10590920

Monnie Ryan March 01, 2013

Beautiful, Randy - congratulations! #10591348

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 01, 2013

wonderful winner, congratulations!!! #10591498

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 01, 2013

Not surprised to see this a winner
Randy!

Congratulations on your awesome Gold Winner Randy
!

jo ann c. #10591569

Debra R. Harder March 01, 2013

I agree with Jo Ann...no surprise here. Huge congratulations, Randy, on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!!! #10591578

Renee Doyle March 01, 2013

Congratulations on this stunning winner Randy!! #10592268

Carla Capra Anderson March 01, 2013

Randy, this is such a unique and appealing image. Just Awesome!! Congratulations. #10592287

Nadia Paul March 01, 2013

Congrats on your well deserved gold Randy! #10592375

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 01, 2013

Love the swirl of leaves. Wonderful image, congratulations Randy #10592409

Thomas E. Hinds March 01, 2013

I am not surprised that this won gold! Great work, Randy! A fantastic nature shot! #10592486

Joseph T. Pilonero March 02, 2013

Just finally had time to catch up on BP and saw this wonderful winner. Congratulations, Randy. Very cool capture. TED #10593194

Gerri R. Jones March 02, 2013

Beautiful angle and result...great shooting, congratulations, Randy! #10593904

Glenn E. Traver March 03, 2013

Beautifully Done Randy, Congratulations on the cool Winner ~ GT #10595272

Merna L. Nobile March 23, 2013

What a great way to start a new year! Your award winning photographs go from Editor’s Pick to Finalist and hopefully to Gold.
CONGRATULATIONS for the month of January, 2013!
#10620997


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