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Looking Down The Valley


Looking Down The Valley
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Copyright: Sandy Garfinkel (messenger1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 2 N: 161] (960)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-21
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Canon 18-55 mm EF-S
Exposure: f/11, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday theme 2008/07/25 "Looking Down" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-24 2:27
Viewed: 257
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I am in the process of moving back to the U.S. after two wonderful years in Switzerland. On my last full day, a friend and I did a long hike up into the mountains near the Grand Saint Bernard Pass, at a place called Ferret. This is the view from near the top of the peak looking down into the valley below. I'm going to dearly miss views like this.

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Dear Sandy Garfinkel!
Amazing landscape.
Nice lightness.
Very nice colors.
Good picture.
TFS!

Hi Sandy,

terrific view! Excellent presentation of wide space - I can feel the hugeness of the mountains. Very nice light. tfs

Marek

fantastic shot Sandy very atmospheric see what you mean when you say youll miss it

i am waiting for that theme music from the "sound of music".
looking at this photo reminds me of that movie.
nice colors and real clear.
well done. kudoS.
y2koSan

im sure you will miss this terribly, Sandy.. a view to die for.. excellent entry for the theme.. don't you feel anything looking down there? very well done.. tfs..

regards, terry

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  • ines8 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 107 W: 0 N: 0] (659)
  • [2008-07-24 3:35]

WOW!!!!!!!!!Wonderful landscape. great , beautiful picture!
Best regards,
ines

Excellent photography. Nice detail. Good depth.

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 0 N: 155] (1411)
  • [2008-07-24 5:00]

Hi Sandy,

great mood! very peaceful...
Beautiful capture of this amazing landscape.

Congratulations my friend,
Romeu
PS

Hi Sandy,
What a view ? You are showing us a beautifull landscape for the theme of this week . The clouds give an idea of the kind of wheater it was on that day . Good composition with natural colors .
Daniel

Why in the world would you leave this place?? I think I would be happy in a shack here! So gorgeous, incredible view! You have such a great POV here, with the curve of the valley! I just think this is gorgeous... but let me tell you... don't move to Newark, NJ... you would have severe withdrawal pain! LOL! Try Colorado!
B-)
Linda

Sandy Hi:
Beautiful theme presentation and a very wonderful nature image. Your note is wonderful and I am sure you are going to miss VIEWS like this one. Thanks so much for sharing them with us while you were there.
Congratulations, very well done.
Larry
USA-tfs

Terrific view. Excellent presentation,feel the hugeness of the mountains.Well done.
I've made a few changes in WS. Hope you'd like it.
Mitra

Hello Sandy

Beautiful Valley, Beatiful Composition.

Well done

Regards

Faruk

Hello Sandy,

What a fabulous view!
It makes my tummy wobble just looking at it!
The little triangle of f/g helps to determine the perspective.
I like how we are looking down on the clouds and that they are creating large shadows on the opposing hills.
I'm Sure you will miss scenes like this, Sandy.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Excellent landscape shot.
Good exposure and DOF, nice composition with good use of the river to drive the view.
Perfect for the theme.

Hello Sandy, what a wonderful view.The mountains in the U.S. will provide beautiful views too but maybe not quite like this.
The sharpness and colours are really eye-catching.
Good composition.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Hello Sandy

An absolutely awesome view here, I can imagine you will miss this wonderful place, I have never been to Switzerland myself but I think it is somewhere I would love to see.

A beautiful scenic view here with good sharp detail and colours.


TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

Spectacular image Sandy, One has to love the path running
from the lower right to the upper left giving way to a magnificent grouping of mountain peaks.
Excellent composition. Well done.
- Vincent

Beautiful shot. Well composed with a fantastic POV. Nice colors.

TFS,
David

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 935 W: 44 N: 848] (5751)
  • [2008-07-25 19:34]

Oh, my! What a view! Thank goodness you can have an image like this with you to remind you of it whenever you please. This shot has a great POV to enjoy the peaks and valleys, the lush green and the wandering stream, the snow patches, and the blanket of clouds. Nicely composed, with good use of light and shadow. Well done:)

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 870 W: 0 N: 1402] (5676)
  • [2008-07-26 12:22]

Hi Sandy
Really spectacular view and your shot reflects it perfectly as you did a beautiful job of shooting it.

I do not know where you are moving to but remember there are really fantastic and beautiful places in the US that can be easily accessed. Good luck with the moving and readaptation.
Dot

Hi Sandy..great wide shot...well composed ...great perspective.

Roger

later

This is a gorgeous posting, Sandy! I'm afraid you're right about that part where you said you're gonna miss such sights! Boy, do I miss them! :( But hey, you're gonna have wonderful pictures from Switzerland which will bring you back a lot of happy memories, I'm sure!
Where will you be staying in the States?
Diana

Fabulous color, light and reflections.
Focale perfect. An overview impressive!
Congratulations

Ricardo

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