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(not so) Speechless Sundae...

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

(not so) Speechless Sundae...

It has oft been said that practice makes perfect. And so it goes with everything, especially photography. I've been wanting to get out and play with my new camera, but the weather been anything but cooperative.
 
Yesterday was absolutely Gaw-Gis Dahling. Blue skies, abundant sunshine and above freezing temps prompted a walk around Radnor Lake Wilderness Area in Southern Davidson/Nashville Metro.

There are several mistakes in this photo. But the whole purpose of the shoot was to learn, analyze and make adjustments. Hopefully, I will learn what's under the hood before warmer weather sets in...

Radnor Lake Wilderness Area ~ Photo by Michael Thornton

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

Comments(34)

Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Good Morning Michael....I wish I could take one that good....I also see no mistakes.
Hope you have a great day!---Rob

Feb 13, 2011 12:06 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Y'all are too kind. The glaring mistake is the horizon line is off. Using a wide angle lens is tricky and getting your virtual horizon right can be quirky at times. I just learned that I can correct this as there is a function which allows me to see in the monitor what I am shooting. More bells and whistles to learn... 

Feb 13, 2011 12:17 AM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Michael, I love when you see the clouds reflection in water. Gorgeous photo! Have a great Sundae :)

Feb 13, 2011 12:19 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michael,

Picky..Picky ..the horizon line is barely off!! It's a dynamic photo..love the clear water!!

Feb 13, 2011 12:20 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Mistakes or not my friend it is still far far better that anything I can do and it is a stand up photo.  IMHO

Feb 13, 2011 12:28 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Hi Michael,

Very nice.  I love Nikon.  I'm using a D5000 right now.I am not near the photographer you are.  The camara just feels good in your hand, do you know what I mean?  Your pictures are all fantastic, and this one is one of my favorites.  I like that you can see the rocks in the forefront.

Feb 13, 2011 12:38 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Doesn't seem to be any mistakes to me Michael..........great photo.............wish I was there right now.

Feb 13, 2011 12:44 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

This picture presents a very tranquil mood. Not being a photo bug, I think it is perfect. Don't spoil it and tell me the mistakes. Thanks1

Feb 13, 2011 12:50 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Another really great shot Michael, you could sell this print many times over we are sure!

Feb 13, 2011 12:54 AM
Deb Dahlberg - Rowland
Stanberry Realtors - Bastrop, TX
Deb Sells Texas!

Awesome photo!  I think you have got a grip on "what's under the hood"!

Feb 13, 2011 01:28 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Michael, to my eye the only mistake is that the snow is still on the ground. Thanks for sharing

Feb 13, 2011 01:30 AM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Michael - A D7000 is on my wish list but there is no point in me buying it until I have some time to devote to learning all of the new features.  The new bodies keep on getting better and better all the time.

Feb 13, 2011 01:31 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Mihael - a lovely and tranquil way to start the day - great photo... simply gorguss! LOL G

Feb 13, 2011 02:13 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Michael, I don't know what mistakes you are referring to....all I see is beauty!  Great shot in my opinion!!!

Feb 13, 2011 02:58 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Michael, I wish I was standing near the lake to take in the gorgeous view.  fantastic photo!

Feb 13, 2011 03:20 AM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Michael ~ Darn horizon should have stayed straight for you ~ Gaw - Gis Dahling ~

Feb 13, 2011 04:51 AM
Chris Alston
Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA
Silicon Valley, California

That picture ROCKS!!!  And great ideas on how to do it!  :)

Feb 13, 2011 07:06 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Near, far, high, low, gray, blue (nawth n' sauuth).  What could be wrong with that?

Feb 13, 2011 09:02 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Mistakes or not, that's one gorgeous photo Michael. Looking forward to many more with your new camera.

Feb 13, 2011 09:19 AM
Dan Quinn
The Eric Steart Group of Long & Foster Real Estate - Silver Spring, MD
Dan Quinn

You have a keen eye and clearly know what you are doing.  I couldn't find the "mistake" until you gave it up in your comments.

Feb 13, 2011 10:58 AM