Went on a little adventure this morning, and...

09/05/2004 04:32:45 PM · #1

...started my little water tower project. I also got some other shots along the way. I hoped to get something for Travel Guides but nothing jumped out at me as being a "WOW" kind of photo. Just some fun stuff, an absolutely GORGEOUS day, and time to take it all in. I just wanted to share! :o)

Photos from today's adventure

C/C welcome; I'm adding more as I get some more processed. The ones up now have been sharpened and resized... not a whole lot else. Believe it or not, the sky really was that blue today!!!!

09/05/2004 04:49:28 PM · #2

sorry Laurie, but i don't know how to post the photo, but i my favorite of the bunch has to undoubtedly be #12. Awesome work!

09/05/2004 04:50:41 PM · #3

well, #8 isn't bad either. :)

09/05/2004 04:55:15 PM · #4

thanks Derek! I appreciate you taking the time to look! :o)

09/05/2004 04:56:10 PM · #5

not a prob

09/05/2004 04:57:05 PM · #6

i would offer advice or a critique... but i have a problem trying to tell someone that is better than i am what to do!

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

09/05/2004 04:57:24 PM · #7

looks like the perfect day. nice pics!

Jinjit

09/05/2004 04:58:56 PM · #8

Talking about the "WOW" kind of photo - #6 is a WOW kind of FRAMES :)

my personal WOW's were #9 and #10
but all are wonderful !!

09/05/2004 05:03:57 PM · #9

thanks guys! I had such a great time... let's hope for weather like this all month!

digistoune

Canon EOS-20D

09/05/2004 05:06:25 PM · #10

Is that you in # 13?? Make and model of convertible?

Photos #9 & 16 are my faves - I like the towers isolated like that. Very cool!

You mentioned that the H2O towers are a new project of yours. Now this question is going to come off as "what were you thinking" but that's NOT what I mean! LOL I'm genuinely interested to know what you are trying to communicate with your tower images? What is it about them that fascinates you?

Anyway, good work! I love seeing the TX photos you post as I haven't been home in too many years to count :-(

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/05/2004 05:08:39 PM · #11

Originally posted by digistoune:

yeah... I had to do a self portrait or two for the heck of it... it's too great a day for the top to be up and I was feeling silly! It's a Chevy Z24... nothing special but it rocks!

Thanks for looking... going out today made me appreciate Texas even more!

edit: Why water towers? 'Cuz they're there! I don't really know why... just something different to do. I'm odd, I know! :o)

Message edited by author 2004-09-05 17:10:37.

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

09/05/2004 05:20:48 PM · #12

Laurie you got some great locations there. I like the river scenes and the horses. The thing that kinda bothers me is the light, very harsh midday light. The river scenes would be a whole lot better with either early morning or late afternoon light. Just my 2c.

PS: I wish I had a convertible! :P

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/05/2004 05:22:28 PM · #13

Originally posted by doctornick:

It was actually all done before noon today... but it was very bright outside by about 9 am anyway. Oh well, I just did it for the fun!

elru21

Canon EOS-5D

09/05/2004 05:27:10 PM · #14

These are all really nice, Laurie. My favorite is #12. It is the one that most draws me in, as if I was standing there enjoying the day with you. Of the watertower shots, I love #1. The blue sky and the white puffy clouds look great.

Cheers,
Liza

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

09/05/2004 05:28:35 PM · #15

Thems' some nice pichures.
(In my best southern accent)

Nice day & countryside. Water, farms, horses, blue skies, what else could one ask for.

By the way, who's the Hottie driving?
LOL

What's really funny, is that as I was browsing through your shots, Shania Twain was playing and then hit your pics. The music seemed to just go with the wind in your hair!
Guess you had to be there / here / whatever.

Hey Texas - it's safe to drive again. That crazy lady's off the road!

LOL

Message edited by author 2004-09-05 17:38:01.

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

09/05/2004 05:50:31 PM · #16

Originally posted by BradP:

Hey Texas - it's safe to drive again. That crazy lady's off the road!

LOL

that's about right! ;o)

dartompkins

Nikon D70s

09/05/2004 06:00:34 PM · #17

I could see #17 in a travel magazine.

mfairbanks

Sony DSC-F828

09/05/2004 06:11:46 PM · #18

Greetings,
Wow, #12 (horse, barn, etc) is awesome I hope you get this made up into prints, you should be able to sell a bunch!.
Just a side question, why smugmug, and not DPC prints ? Just curious.....
Mike

09/05/2004 06:13:10 PM · #19

Originally posted by mfairbanks:

Haven't done any up as prints yet... but I use smugmug because it's unlimited and I'm already at my limit here on DPC! Thanks for the idea...I might just have to do that one as a print this week... hmmmm...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/05/2004 06:13:32 PM · #20

Originally posted by dartompkins:

I could see #17 in a travel magazine.

uh...OOPS! Guess I shoulda thought of that! LOL Thanks!

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

09/05/2004 06:45:36 PM · #21

Wow Laurie... do you ever take a bad picture??? Those were great. Keep it up!