Crystal Ball on Checkerboard
Uploaded: March 12, 2007 09:49:06
A clear crystal ball, sat on a checkerboard pattern, shows interesting light play and design elements.
No Photoshop alterations or effects.
70mm, 1/25sec. f/8
Joan Powell March 12, 2007
Love it , I think you have a winner . I like that you used no effects , no one does the origanal photo anymore . Well done !!! #619604Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007
Thank you very much for your comments, Joan. I sincerely appreciate hearing from you. #4047166Carla Metzler March 12, 2007
This is great, love it, Kenton! #4047172Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007
Thank you very much, Carla. I sincerely appreciate your comments. #4047194
Rakesh Syal
March 12, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007
Thank you very much, Rakesh! #4047469
Jeff Robinson
March 12, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007
Hello Jeff! Thank you very much! #4047618Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 12, 2007
Super creative, intriguing and original! #4047844Donna R. Moratelli March 12, 2007
Awsome; Ken!Donna R. Moratelli March 12, 2007
PS Joan, I Post a LOT of origionals in the contest. . I think that too many people think that PS is the answer to a lousy shot.Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007
Hello Donna and Donnarae! Thank you so much for your kind words. I truely value your opinions... #4048302Cassie L. Woodlee March 13, 2007
WOW this is awesome Kenton, doesn't need any effects added. Wonderful lighting and design!!! #4049890Kenton L. Elliott March 13, 2007
Thank you very much, Cassie. Great to hear from you and sincerely appreciated! #4050579
Chris Budny
April 24, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott April 24, 2007
Thanks a million, Christopher. Great minds....???? LOL Thanks again! #4206741Renee Doyle April 24, 2007
This is great! Congratulations Kenton!Kenton L. Elliott April 24, 2007
Thank you very much, Renee! Sincerely appreciate hearing from you. #4207335
Marilyn K. Lincecum
April 24, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott April 25, 2007
Hello Marilyn! Thanks a million! #4208713
Kay E. Mahoney
April 25, 2007
Cyn Valentine April 25, 2007
Congratulations Kenton..great image! #4210050Robert Baer April 25, 2007
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Chris Budny
April 25, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott April 25, 2007
Thank you very much Kay, Cyn and Justin!
Janine Russell
April 25, 2007
Lynne Morris April 25, 2007
WTG Kenton, many congratulations on this wonderful winner! #4214601Kenton L. Elliott April 25, 2007
Thank you very much, Janine and Lynne!! #4214641Allan L. Whitehead April 26, 2007
Kenton, congratulations on this win, its richly deserved. my dear friend - Allan #4214802Wally Orlowsky April 26, 2007
Congratulations on this creatively composed winner, Kenton! #4214907Colette M. Metcalf April 26, 2007
Congrats to you Kenton!!! #4215027Arlene Krassner April 26, 2007
Congratulations Kenton. #4215727
Chris Budny
April 26, 2007
Cyn Valentine April 26, 2007
Big congrats on your win Kenton!! #4215956HuHu Lin April 26, 2007
congrats to you,Kenton!
Marilyn K. Lincecum
April 26, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott April 26, 2007
Thank you very much, everyone! #4217400
Kay E. Mahoney
April 26, 2007
Triptych Taylor April 26, 2007
THat's neat!Kenton L. Elliott April 26, 2007
Hello Kay & Justin! Thank you very much! #4219065
Dominick M. Dimacale
April 28, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott April 28, 2007
HEllo Dominick.... Thank you very much! #4224525Hurk (Steve) Hurkett April 28, 2007
Congratulations on This wonderful 2nd place winner, Kenton .... Steve #4225586Kenton L. Elliott April 28, 2007
Thank you very much, Steve! #4225949
Chris Budny
May 02, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott May 02, 2007
Wow, thanks, Christopher. I haven't had time to look at photoflash and will do that now. Thanks again! #4239045Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 02, 2007
Hi Kenton, congratulations on your win and PhotoFlash feature. This image is so creative! #4239783Kenton L. Elliott May 02, 2007
Thank you very much, Donna. It's great to hear from you and sincerely appreciated! #4240467Pollie Howland May 05, 2007
Hi Kenton! Saw the checkerboard crystal and your name under it...whoa very cool :) Just thought I would say hello as it has been a long time. You have been very busy doing excellent work as always. Always a pleasure to view your pieces. #4249652Kenton L. Elliott May 05, 2007
Hello Pollie! Great to hear from you and your comments certainly are appreciated. Love the work you've added to your gallery. There's no cure for the PS addiction!!! Thanks again. #4250528Ronald Balthazor May 07, 2007
How terrific, Kenton. One of the first things I see after returning home from vacation. Well done. #4257549Kenton L. Elliott May 07, 2007
Hello Ron! Great to hear from you and glad you all got home, safe and sound. Thanks a million for your kind words! #4257747C, William Dunsay May 10, 2007
I have nothing against altering photos to improve or create a particular effect but it's great to see this photo achieved with camera skill and photoghapher creativity. I'm glad it's a winner. #4269790Kenton L. Elliott May 10, 2007
Thank you C.William. I really appreciate your comments. #4269990
Ronda Chatelle
May 19, 2007
Kenton L. Elliott May 19, 2007
Hello Ronda. Wow.... thank you very much for your very kind words. Great to hear from you and most sincerely appreciated! #4301030Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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