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Photo of welder in shop located on Old Route 66 in California.

Long exposure at night of old truck during moonlight with light painting, taken on ranch in Central California.

Point Reyes Light House on California Coast

Image called "Fireworks". Intentional camera movement during shot of lily flower to create impressionistic image with color and tone.

Photo of large Ferris wheel during fair with slow exposure to paint with colored lights.

Butterfly on lichen covered branch taken with intentional camera movement during multi-exposure to enhance color and tone.

Lone visitor ponders the setting sun at the lake.

Lone Acacia at Sunset (Masai Mara)

Kids looking at an exhibit at the zoo. Liked how their vibrant blue and red sweatshirts contrasted with the weathered window sill.

Young powwow dancer

The Golden Lace
The shot taken from a high speed running truck of road side lights.

The Spinning Drummer
The shot taken of a 'Dhaaki' or drummer dancing with his drum and spinning so fast that he was almost invisible!
This is a traditional art form of Bengal (India).

My favorite trees performs a color art show every year during the Autumn season. The color change never disappoints and brings forth bold rich colors welcoming the Fall season.

Celebrating thanksgiving

Apple on a harvest morning

"Staircase at the Fairmont". Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

Upper Antelope Canyon, a well known slot canyon near Page, Arizona.

"Man with a horn". I saw this very talented street musician with his home made Swiss horn in Reykjavik, Iceland. Then, this costumed person came by to make a contribution.

Pioneer village

"Take the picture, Dad". A nice display of Patriotism at the Sun Voyager sculpture, northern shore, Reykjavik, Iceland.

"I hope the horse knows where it's going". Riding competition at Frying Pan Park, a Faifax county park in Herndon, Virginia

10th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Amber Waves

Amber Waves

TAGS: Kentucky, United States

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Member since 2014

Photo Information

Copyright:

© leigh chapman.
All rights reserved.

Image Source:

digital

Date Taken:

10.2012

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Camera Information

Date Uploaded:

Oct. 25, 2012, 2:24 p.m.

Camera Make:

Camera Model:

Canon EOS REBEL T3

Focal Length:

270mm

Shutter Speed:

1/800

Aperture:

f5.6

ISO:

ISO100

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