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1 Year on TL


1 Year on TL
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Copyright: Niek Bouwen (SunToucher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1248 W: 123 N: 1132] (5882)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-01-14
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro, Tiffen 82mm UV
Exposure: f/16, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Trees [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-01-17 13:30
Viewed: 629
Points: 59
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Exactly one year ago I joined the great community called TrekLens. When I joined I knew little to nothing about photography. I was just one of those happy snappers with almost no feel for composition let alone any knowledge of the DOF, rules, lighting, etc. By trial and error and by watching a lot of photos and asking questions I learned a lot. I can now consider myself as a keen amateur photographer that does know something. I am still in a learning curve and am glad that I am. What would photography be if you knew it all and had nothing new to gain.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank all my TL friend that teached me, pointed out my flaws and with whom I had a really fun year. Without you guys photography would be as much fun as it is.

The photo: One year....one tree.

Thanks!!!

GreenBaron, evgenia, Dawn, Silvio2006, SkyF, ttreen, Beger, kokos101, Refugee, scottevers7, NellyD, hester, lucbus has marked this note useful
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mooie simpele foto.. en dat bedoel ik dus positief
tfs
Marco
sorry punten voor vandaag zijn op

CONGRATULATIONS and thanx for ALL the BEAUTY, M, (*_*)

Hello, Niek,
So, if one year is one tree, I wish you a lot of trees on TL :)
Nice contribution to all those, from whom you learned. And there is a hope that those who have learned will deliver knowledge to the new ones as well.
What can I say about the photo - I like the colours and the contrast very much.
Regards, Evgenia

Hoi Niek,

Gefeliciflapstaart mijn vriend! Je viert je 1e verjaardag met een prachtige opname van deze majestueuze boom tegen een geweldig moie blauwe lucht. Gaaf plaatje man!

But what is most striking is your note: [..When I joined I knew little to nothing about photography. I was just one of those happy snappers with almost no feel for composition...] I hardly can believe this :) Your photo's are just great I can't imagine you would post a picture with any 'failures'. Your portfolio is impressive and your comments are alway honest and concrete. You are one of the truley TL-members and feel hapy wen comming by. Hope to see more of your pictures and comments the next year. Cheers my friend! TFS.
Hans

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1186 W: 105 N: 3285] (16397)
  • [2007-01-17 13:49]

Hello Niek, Congrats on your one year at TL.. well done.

Just had a look through your gallery and you have some great photos..keep up the good work.

Nicley composed tree, with excellent colours.

Isnt TL a great place!

Kind regards
Dawn.

Hi Niek congratulations for your first year on TL, great year full of wonderful photo and great tree with great color of the sky. I like a lot photo of old and great tree.
Ciao Silvio

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-01-17 13:59]

Hello Niek,
first off congrats on you 1rst year on TL, I been following your journey throughout the year and truly enjoyr looking at your photos. I learned a lot from you and am always amazed about the wonderful landscape photos you showing us.
This is another beauty, the solitaer tree in all its glory. Love the colors and the great textures. POV, details and sharpness are so great.
TFS.. and hoping you stick around for a while longer ;-).
Sky

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1570 W: 119 N: 3640] (14824)
  • [2007-01-17 17:52]

Hi Niek,
Congrats on your 1 year.. what a wonderful shot. I love your 1 tree! :) It is a wonderful site..
Tricia

Hallo Niek.
Het is een felicitatie waard als men een jaar niet alleen zijn foto's plaatst, maar ook nog ruimte vind om andere advies en complimenten te geven bij de door hun genomen foto's.
Met dank en ik hoop nog dat je nog lang door gaat.
Groet Frans

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3056 W: 607 N: 3480] (15391)
  • [2007-01-17 22:11]

The tree is a good symbol to mean one year spent on TL, Niek. Bravo for your work and the beautiful photos which you present us. Excellent shot here, with vivid colors and good composition, as usual! I wish you some more of pleasure on TL! Congratulations! Annie

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1519 W: 1 N: 143] (12189)
  • [2007-01-18 5:12]

Congratulations on being on TL for one year. I have enjoyed your wonderful photos. Hope you stay for another year. This is a great composition of the lonely tree. Well done on the colours too.

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 738 W: 34 N: 1567] (10295)
  • [2007-01-18 7:33]

Hi Niek,
Beautiful simplistic photo with bright vibrant colors. Your lighting is terrific. Congratulations and TFS ALL your photos. Looking forward to the next year. Julie

PT

Congrats on your one year.
Great photo, nice colours and textures captured.

TFS Tracey

hello niek!
congratulation on your first year :-)
beautiful photo with beautiful colors and compo.
tfs
zoran

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  • Shogun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 861 W: 52 N: 416] (10122)
  • [2007-01-18 11:48]

hi Niek. congrats on your 1st Year! :)
nice shot and composition. Tfs

Shogun

Hi Niek. Congratulations on the milestone. A lovely image with good colour and light and and excellent detail. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ' Summer Fog II’. A swimming hole it is Niek. the rocks hold back the water to form a small pool. At this time of the year the water is fairly shallow.

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  • Tintin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2274 W: 280 N: 345] (1982)
  • [2007-01-18 20:07]

Congratulation Niek on a year on TL. You have certainly shown us wonderful picture over that year and I amazed to learn that you did not know much about photography when you started as you certainly do now. Wonderful composition of this lonely tree with great light and wonderfully blue sky. Excellent and to a lot more years of photography!

Hello Niek,
The classic composition with the lonely tree comes out very well as a symbol of your first year in TL..! If you've had as much fun as I did I know you're pretty happy...
But the first 12 months is not the goal but only a milestone along a lasting journey...
Congrats!
Pablo -

:-) OK-

Simple yet beautiful composition Niek. Excellent colors and details. TFS
Allan
:) later

Hello Niek,
I loved your note: "one year one tree"! :) This is a beautiful picture to celebrate this moment. As usual, exposure, details, composition, DOF is very good! This beautiful tree stands out so well against this magnificent blue sky! Well done! Thanks,
Claudine

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  • cafe Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 81 W: 0 N: 22] (1176)
  • [2007-01-19 18:08]

Yes, always high quality picture, clear, good details, exposured and sharpness. TFS, Giap.

Hi Niek,
Congratulations! You have really embraced photography and continue to improve and master it. You don't just post snapshots, you work at your craft and try to master the light with the right compositions. Beautiful shot here. The subtle colors of the winter season in the vegetation are offset by the brilliant blue sky.
Scott

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  • NellyD Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 404 W: 0 N: 699] (2745)
  • [2007-01-20 13:22]

Hoi Niek,

Hey, van harte gefeliciteerd met je 1-jarig jubileum hier op TL en ik hoop dat je nog heel lang doorgaat. Het is altijd leuk om je foto's te bekijken en ze mogen er echt wezen :-)
Maar even zonder gekheid, dit is ook weer een prachtfoto, 1 boom tegen een strakblauwe lucht, heel scherp en mooi.
Goed gezien!

Groetjes, Nel

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 676 N: 2053] (16615)
  • [2007-01-22 2:48]

Congratulations for all your wonderful photosd and have a great creative new year !!!


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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 31 N: 1576] (9677)
  • [2007-01-23 15:42]

Hi Niek

Congratulations on one year, you are one of my favourite photographers so I am very glad you joined.

Lovely tree, nice to celebrate with one of natures beauty. Lovely light, colours and composition

TFS

Karan

Hi Niek!
Congrats on the one year anniversary! I sure hope when I get to that point that I will have learned as much as you! Love the photo too great symbolisum. TFS
Donna:o)



thanks for your comments on my photo "day 1 minute before my 100th" :o)

Hey, Niek!

Congratulations on your first year at TL! I stall have some months to go! :-P

Awesome photo, and wonderful sharpness and clearness throughout the whole photo!

TFS, best regards,
Hannah

congrats Niek :)
lovely comp here
well balanced framing

thanks for adding this the the "trees" theme :)

will be back again with the pts :) im behind by 2 days now :P

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2328 W: 92 N: 2012] (10488)
  • [2007-02-02 7:26]

Hello Niek,
Congratulation for this first year sharing your beautiful photos with us. I like this one with the beautiful blue sky, this tree and the warm ground contrasting on the sky with warm tones and textures.
Greetings.
Luc

Congratulations Niek on your 1 year anniversary! I think this tree is a great vision of all you've done here. Your comments have been very helpful to me also. Here's to many more years of snapping away and posting!
I love the bright light you've captured this tree in, well done.

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