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Daybreak at the Lake
1st PlaceDaybreak at the Lake
ErikV


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Morning II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Cleveland Suburbs
Date: Jul 30, 2008
Aperture: 7.1
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Sky, Water
Date Uploaded: Jul 31, 2008

 WOW! Never expected this to do so well when I entered it. Thank-you so much for your votes and comments.

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 155
Avg (all users): 7.2944
Avg (commenters): 8.2500
Avg (participants): 7.2609
Avg (non-participants): 7.3046
Views since voting: 19964
Views during voting: 344
Votes: 197
Comments: 52
Favorites: 22 (view)

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 12/10/2008 04:25:19 AM
Excellent colours and reflections, superb!!!!

grtz Erik Wieringh ( the netherlands)
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 10/31/2008 04:58:29 PM
How'd ya do that??? It is beautiful
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 09/12/2008 01:48:45 PM
fantastic picture.
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 09/08/2008 06:57:17 PM
Very nice picture!
I love the mood
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 08/16/2008 06:05:09 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!
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 08/15/2008 11:11:47 AM
Beautiful work - congratulations
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 08/14/2008 03:34:07 PM
Really well done--very special light on the clouds and water. Congrats!
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 08/14/2008 01:51:16 AM
Congrats this is lovely I gave you a 9
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 08/13/2008 10:17:49 PM
Fantastic colours! Congratulations on your blue.
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 08/13/2008 06:48:09 PM
Hey way to go man. This is Awesome
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 08/13/2008 05:13:23 PM
Congratulations! Excellent colours and reflections
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 08/13/2008 04:41:46 PM
Yanko got DQ'd for an innovative border in this challenge. Why did SC not DQ this photo? (Nice photo, ErikV and congratulations on the blue robbon. It was well deserved.)
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 08/13/2008 11:57:52 AM
Oh my...I'm speechless...GORGEOUS! Congrats on your blue!
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 08/13/2008 11:29:50 AM
What I love is the part that says "Cleveland suburbs". Who knew? Congrats on an outstanding photograph, a blue ribbon, and an awesome score!
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 08/13/2008 10:21:22 AM
The colors in this image are extraordinary! Definitely a first place winner and much deserved!
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 08/13/2008 10:00:34 AM
Ahhhhh. . . .what I would give to enjoy an evening like this tonight. It is breathtaking! Congratulations on the ribbon -- but mostly on the outstanding photography to add to your portfolio!
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 08/13/2008 09:50:37 AM
This photo is just so stunning I cannot stop looking at it!
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 08/13/2008 08:15:24 AM
This is stunning, Erik! Congrats on your blue!!!
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 08/13/2008 07:53:32 AM
Wow! Stunning. Composition and colour working together wonderfully.
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 08/13/2008 05:54:28 AM
How fascinating that First and Second Places are at such completely different ends of the color spectrum - yet each a stunning image on its own! The colors of this scene impact the brain immediately. Congratulations on making First Place, Eric.
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 08/13/2008 05:03:02 AM
wow..this is amazing,just looks like the sky and river is on fire,stunning...well done and congratulations
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 08/13/2008 03:19:17 AM
What a magnificent image. GREAT work, Erik. Huge congrats on the well deserved blue!
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 08/13/2008 03:08:06 AM
Absolutely BANG ON Erik
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 08/13/2008 02:37:28 AM
Sweeeet! Congrats on the shot and the ribbon!
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 08/13/2008 02:12:18 AM
Excellent shot! Missed this during voting, would have got another 10 from me. Congrats on your first blue and PB.
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 08/13/2008 02:10:39 AM
Congratulations on your blue ribbon and PB!! well deserved beautiful shot.
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 08/13/2008 01:37:05 AM
And why would you NOT expect it to do well?
It's superb!
Congrats on this one.
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 08/13/2008 01:23:00 AM
Congrats my friened! Great morning!
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 08/13/2008 01:20:30 AM
Erik, congrates on the ribbon. Beautiful
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 08/13/2008 01:09:49 AM
WTG Erik!!!!! congrats on a fantastic image.
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 08/13/2008 01:00:08 AM
WTG, Erik! Glad you got it in before you went away! Big congrats!
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 08/13/2008 12:33:42 AM
Beautiful rich hues in this, Marvelous. Congrats on a well deserved Blue.
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 08/13/2008 12:08:30 AM
Definitely a winner. Congrats. Stellar image.
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 08/13/2008 12:04:38 AM
Way to go Erik!!! Woohoo
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 08/13/2008 12:02:58 AM
holy cow Erik!! nice job!!
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 08/13/2008 12:02:34 AM
Woohoo! Congrats on your first blue and new personal best!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/12/2008 11:26:37 PM
Ah, this one will do very well. Gorgeous colors.
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 08/12/2008 07:06:44 PM
I don't know how you tell if this is morning or evening but I like it anyway. Nice shot.
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 08/12/2008 04:58:07 PM
Oh nice.
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 08/12/2008 08:56:11 AM
stunning colours, nicely framed
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 08/12/2008 03:12:13 AM
A lovely, glowing image. Makes you look forward to the new day. Well seen and executed.
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 08/11/2008 03:50:48 PM
wow amazing on my to 3
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 08/11/2008 01:05:05 PM
Good use of border. Striking colors. Very nice.
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 08/10/2008 08:38:14 PM
I like the borders.
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 08/08/2008 12:21:42 PM
Nice composition.
If the trees were not so dark it might make a better image.
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 08/08/2008 10:53:44 AM
Serious ribbon contender. I think there should be no doubt. I can't add anything helpful to your already perfect photo. I can score it a 10 though.
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 08/08/2008 06:58:37 AM
awesome colors...8
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 08/07/2008 09:25:54 PM
Simply Beautiful!! 10
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 08/06/2008 10:29:12 PM
Stunning!
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 08/06/2008 11:54:08 AM
Great colors!
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 08/06/2008 11:52:51 AM
Great lines in this (clouds, trees, water). The colors are beautiful. Awesome reflection!
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 08/06/2008 09:32:04 AM
great colours
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