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Half Moon Island

© Wally Orlowsky

Half Moon Island

Uploaded: January 21, 2005 04:58:20

Description

On a sunny day, Antarctica is not always monochromatic. This lovely island was one of our landing spots. I considered it for a "Where in the world? post. But many of you know where I have been and the penguins, which can be seen by the trained eye, would be a dead giveaway.
Afternoon sun, Sigma 70-300@78mm; f11@1/400 sec; circular polarizer. Minor levels adjustments.

Comments

Paul Michko January 21, 2005

Where in the world is Wally. Make a great book. LOL!!! Fantastic vista, Wally. Magnificent in its beauty. The first of many fabulous shot I'm sure you have. Great job. Keep um coming.:) #207325

Colleen Braun January 21, 2005

this is not what I expected Antartica to look like, thanks for sharing this beautiful image... #1053161

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 21, 2005

Wow, you do get around, don't you?
This is amazing! #1053162

Karen Bacon January 21, 2005

Wow this is beautiful Wally!! #1053191

Colette M. Metcalf January 21, 2005

Beautiful!!! #1053230

Roger Bernabo January 21, 2005

Wally I sure appreciate the sharing of such a unique landscape or moonscape even. Lovely image of a land of mystique #1053248

Wally Orlowsky January 21, 2005

Thanks Paul, Colleen, Carolyn, Karen, and Colette. I can't make up my which of the many shots I have of this adventure to post. This is the third (but the first fabulous one, eh Paul ... LOL). I am planning a week of icebergs and could do a month of penguins, but that may be pushing it a bit ;) #1053252

Allan L. Whitehead January 21, 2005

Where's 'Waldo', eh… Magnificent prfesentation and the penguins are even waving at you. I'm sure that we'll be seeing this one again in a month and then a couple of days later as well. Very well done, my dear friend - your good friend, Allan

I'd look forward to seeing 'penguins and icebergs', sort of like Waldo's 'ebony and Ivory', eh… 'A' #1053264

Murry Grigsby January 21, 2005

Nice shot even to this "untrained" eye Wally :0) Looks like you had a great trip! #1053280

Mellanie January 21, 2005

Wow, what a gorgeous view and you captured it so well, Wally! #1053295

Donald K. Cherry January 21, 2005

Wonderful image and presentation, Wally!! #1053296

Deborah Sandidge January 21, 2005

Beautiful image, Wally - lovely colors and composition! #1053344

Shirley L. Carpenter January 21, 2005

Beautiful image and effects Wally!! #1053425

Cathy Gregor January 21, 2005

Absolutely stunning, Wally!! Maybe I won't have to go down there after seeing your images :-)
-cahty #1053459

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic January 21, 2005

Terrific image Wally!!! I love the blue tones!!! #1053487

S J January 21, 2005

OUTSTANDING in all respects, Wally!!! Terrific capture and composition!!! I LOVE IT!! #1053622

Jessica McCollam January 21, 2005

AWESOME image, Wally! Excellent composition! Love that blue water and sky!:) #1053627

Marcie A. Fowler January 21, 2005

Fantastic job Wally!! Great composition, lighting, colors, and textures. That water sure does look cold. #1053980

Stanley J. Contrades January 21, 2005

I think the penguins in the lower left corner are calling you to go back and take their pictures, Wally! Don't worry about the winner's tank, it will come! Stunning image and love those blues, Wally! Great job on this that I would not see otherwise!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1054055

Stacey M January 21, 2005

Wow, what a perfect postcard this would make. Great job Murry. And I am on the same page as Allan. Made me think of Where's Waldo - only you could do a Where's Wally series???!!! :-) #1054085

Karen Engelbreth January 21, 2005

Wonderful image, Wally!!

#1054088

Dan Holm January 21, 2005

Beautiful, Wally! Not at all what I would've thought Antartica looked like! ... Can't wait to see more of your EXCELLENT antarctic work! #1054237

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 21, 2005

Wonderful image Wally, love the sharp rocks and the smooth clouds. #1054271

William C. Raco level-classic January 21, 2005

WOW.... what a gorgeous scene.
The colors, detail and textures are excellent.
I really like the diagonal perspective.
What a trip that must have been!
Can't wait to see more.

bill #1054273

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 21, 2005

I think I am going to get an education from your pictures as well as just enjoying looking at an awe-inspiring image. Well done and continue on, Mr. Tour Guide! #1054368

Kristy E. Lane January 21, 2005

This is an excellent image! The colors and shapes make it really unique--nice work. #1054415

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 21, 2005

Fabulous image, Wally, looks other worldly but the penguins bring you back to earth, excellent comp and exposure, keep them coming!!!

-Debby #1054649

Judy S. Fung January 21, 2005

Lovely image, Wally! #1054735

Wally Orlowsky January 21, 2005

Thank you all so much for your generous commnents. The sun was often a distant memory and I have several shots that remind one of how cold and bleak this continent can be ... though still awe-inspiring. I will post another tomorrow from on this island. In case you missed it, those little dots climbing up the hill in the snow on the far left are penguins too. #1055064

Kip T. Berger January 21, 2005

Wonderful shot Wally! Glad you had a good time, and nice to see you back! #1055081

Patty Razonable January 22, 2005

WoW!!! This is really beautiful! Love the deep blue colors!!! Thanks for sharing!!! You must've had a great trip!!! #1055893

Lucia De Giovanni January 23, 2005

What a great image you have captured Wally! I hope the cold weather wasn't too hard on your D70!!! #1057728

Diane Dupuis January 23, 2005

Love this Wally! #1057731

Darren K. Fisher January 23, 2005

OH man Wally what a beautiful view, looks just like a painting. Job well done. #1058779

Sharon Day January 26, 2005

Fantastic shot, Wally!!! Very beautiful and the colors are amazing! Such blue water! #1065310

Tom Andersen February 18, 2005

Congratulations again, Wally! #1112478

Susan T. Parady February 18, 2005

Congratulations! #1112728

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 18, 2005

Congrats again Wally! #1112799

Lucia De Giovanni February 18, 2005

Congratulations again Wally! #1113004

Sharon Day February 18, 2005

Congratulations Wally!!! Good luck next round! #1113072

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 18, 2005

Congrats on another fantastic finalist, Wally! #1113329

Judy S. Fung February 18, 2005

Congrats, Wally! #1113350

Dan Holm February 18, 2005

Wow! CONGRATULATIONS again, Wally!! VERY well deserved! #1113841

Terry R. Hatfield February 18, 2005

Another Beauty Wally,That Trip Is Paying Off;-)Congratulations On Another Fine Finalist!! #1113850

Stacey M February 18, 2005

Congrats Wally - I feel this is gonna be your month!!! Good luck in the next round!! #1113900

Deborah Sandidge February 18, 2005

Congratulations, Wally! #1114296

Kelly Abernathy level-classic February 18, 2005

Congratulations on a wonderful finalist! -K #1114333

Cathy Gregor February 18, 2005

Glad to see this one here, Wally!
Congrats! #1114394

Darren K. Fisher February 18, 2005

Congrats once again Wally. #1115036

Colleen Braun February 19, 2005

Congratulations... #1115709

William C. Raco level-classic February 19, 2005

Just incredible!
Congratulations, Wally!!

bill #1115803

Cindy Paquette February 19, 2005

Way to go Wally!!! Just a beauty...heartfelt congratulations!!! #1115943

Donna W. Neal February 19, 2005

I missed this one the first time around glad to see it here. It's awesome and another BIG congrats. Wally #1116104

Murry Grigsby February 19, 2005

Congrats again Wally! You just need to get out and travel more :0) #1116374

Larry Lawhead level-deluxe February 19, 2005

Congratulations on your Great finalist!

      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/


#1116598

Marsha S. Smith February 19, 2005

Congrats for another Antarctic triumph. #1116861

Donna J. Taff February 19, 2005

Congrat's, Wally!!! #1116864

Wally Orlowsky February 19, 2005

Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment... I really appreciate it! #1117541

Stanley J. Contrades February 19, 2005

Way to go, Wally, and CONGRATULATIONS on all of your Finalists that filled that tank :-)!! Good luck to you with all of them in the next round!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1117580

Karen Engelbreth February 19, 2005

More congrats, Wally :0)! #1118037

Jim Kinnunen level-classic February 19, 2005

Congrats Wally on this great image!!! #1118454

Gary H. Minish level-classic February 19, 2005

This is an absolutely beautiful landscape, Wally! Except for the penguins it looks a lot like Alaska! The clouds are an important part of this scene. Your exposure was perfect and its very clean and crisp also. Very well shot and it deserves a win as far as I'm concerned. Congratulations so far! #1119062

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic February 20, 2005

Congratulations Wally!!! #1119770

Kathleen Clemons February 20, 2005

Congrats again, Wally! #1120437

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