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Started by Palehorse, April 13, 2015, 07:12:15 PM

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Palehorse

April 13, 2015, 07:12:15 PM
I am submitting a picture or two from among some of my favorites, for potential to be included in a company calendar for 2016. No money or anything involved, but I am having a problem choosing which two I want to send in.

That's where you come in. I am going to post 8 pictures herein, number them and provide the titles I gave them when I first took them.

Please vote for the two you think are the best from among these, by posting your choices herein.

#1



"A Walk In The Clouds"

#2



NO TITLE

#3


"Clingman's Dome 2010"

#4



"Sentinel"

#5



"Turtle Head Rock"

#6



NO TITLE

#7



"Lunch on the Rocks"

#8



"Lunch on the Rocks II"

There are a whole lot more but lets look at these first.

I personally took each of these photographs in GSMNP in 2010, and three amongst this group I thought enough of to have them professionally matted and framed, and they are on display in my home. . . So I'd like some input if you are so inclined. . . Thanks!  :smile:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

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Locutus

#1
April 13, 2015, 07:42:26 PM
#3   #8
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Henry Hawk

#2
April 13, 2015, 07:48:31 PM
#6 and #8.

But for what its worth, all are very good!
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

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Palehorse

#3
April 13, 2015, 07:59:21 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 13, 2015, 07:48:31 PM
#6 and #8.

But for what its worth, all are very good!

Thanks. #6 - I know it looks like I overexposed the background but in reality it is the results of the clouds present at that altitude on the day I snapped the picture.  :smile:

It was the strangest sensation that day at Clingman's Dome. The clouds were very low and so as we ascended we "walked among the clouds", which visually was strange, but when one closed their eyes it felt as if a very fine mist was caressing your skin. Absolutely awesome experience.  :yes:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Palehorse

#4
April 13, 2015, 08:00:45 PM
Quote from: Locutus on April 13, 2015, 07:42:26 PM
#3   #8

Thank you!

:smile:

I will eventually tell you which of these I have hanging in my home. Likely sometime tomorrow.
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

me

#5
April 14, 2015, 06:32:36 AM
Probably a little late here but it's #1 and #3 for me.
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Purplelady1040

#6
April 14, 2015, 07:00:37 AM
#3 and #8 but they are all great!

Bo D

#7
April 14, 2015, 08:13:00 AM
#3 #8

They speak to me.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Palehorse

#8
April 14, 2015, 11:04:48 AM
Thanks for your help everyone! I deeply appreciate your taking the time to do this for me.

Looks like 3 & 8 are leading at this point!
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Purplelady1040

#9
April 14, 2015, 12:50:13 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on April 14, 2015, 11:04:48 AM
Thanks for your help everyone! I deeply appreciate your taking the time to do this for me.

Looks like 3 & 8 are leading at this point!
PH, I liked all of them. You have a good eye and the composite of them are great!

Anne

#10
April 14, 2015, 04:07:13 PM
3 and 7
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Bo D

#11
April 14, 2015, 04:10:33 PM
Quote from: Anne on April 14, 2015, 04:07:13 PM
3 and 7

I had a hard time deciding between 7 & 8. They're both beautiful!
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Palehorse

#12
April 14, 2015, 05:53:34 PM
Okay, so for the record the ones I had professionally matted and framed were:

1, 3, and 8. And they hang in our home along with a few others.

So you can see why I felt a bit biased when it came to this and wanted some input. 

1 and 8 appeared previously within a calendar for another venue, but this one is for the corporation I work for. A whole BUNCH of competition considering it will be global, so my expectations are extremely low surrounding them being chosen.

I appreciate the help each one of you offered herein. Looks like it will be 3 and 8!  :smile:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Henry Hawk

#13
April 15, 2015, 08:26:42 AM
Quote from: Palehorse on April 13, 2015, 07:59:21 PM
Thanks. #6 - I know it looks like I overexposed the background but in reality it is the results of the clouds present at that altitude on the day I snapped the picture.  :smile:

It was the strangest sensation that day at Clingman's Dome. The clouds were very low and so as we ascended we "walked among the clouds", which visually was strange, but when one closed their eyes it felt as if a very fine mist was caressing your skin. Absolutely awesome experience.  :yes:

There is just something about #6 that captivates me.  There is something mystical about it (No pun intended)...They way the tree up front is standing out among the several behind it.  I think it is a really good shot!
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Palehorse

#14
April 15, 2015, 07:07:15 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on April 15, 2015, 08:26:42 AM
There is just something about #6 that captivates me.  There is something mystical about it (No pun intended)...They way the tree up front is standing out among the several behind it.  I think it is a really good shot!

Appreciate that Hank, but I have a problem with the composition of the tree in the foreground. Had I lowered the lens and got the bottom of that tree I would likely submit it. . .

So at this point I am printing out 8 x 10 inch prints for mounting to board before submission.

3 and 8 made the cut but I found out the maximum is 3, so after printing out a few more, I am leaning toward number 4 "Sentinel", or number 1 "Walk in the Clouds".

"Walk in the clouds" made the cover of a previous calendar, so I may set it aside. When I printed "Sentinel" I discovered some contrasts I had not noticed before, as well as some subtle fall coloring that was starting to show. (It was taken in September).

I also have some additional pictures from a previous trip to GSM that I would like to review before deciding though. . .
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville
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