Wanda Experiment 07_21_08.jpg by Wm. Bates

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21-JUL-2008

This is just a shot for a concept we're working on. the light today sucked so we need to reshoot the image. Overall I'm happy where it is going.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/2s f/11.0 at 42.0mm iso200 hide exif

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waterfalls man		03-May-2009 01:02
Excellent Work V

william mahan		03-Aug-2008 03:00
An old tree never looked so good !

Steve Mastellotto		22-Jul-2008 16:41
Wanda, I have always thought of you as a wood nymph but that is another story.

Guest		22-Jul-2008 03:04
Fabulous composition and post processing work... can't wait to see you improve on this shot. :) Jv

Wm. Bates		22-Jul-2008 01:30
Howard, The dark eyes are something we are looking to correct. This morning there was simply no light to be had. The sky was filled with dark thunder clouds and not a bit of light was peeking through them. Even if we'd had a reflector to try and fill in the face, there was no light to reflect back. . .. BUT, we have found the tree we want to use, so now we have to hope for a morning with better light! . . . . Naturally, the tree is just on the side of the road, so it's always a challenge to scurry back into My clothes before someone gets embarrassed. Wanda

Wm. Bates		22-Jul-2008 01:27
Bob, I really enjoyed your clever comments. (smile) Wanda

Howard Sandler		22-Jul-2008 00:18
This is a really neat and creative concept! I'm not sure if you were after a mother nature or a creepy effect though. The dark shadows in Wanda's eye sockets make it creepy for me.

Bob from Down Under		21-Jul-2008 23:51
Now you're both barking up the right tree. This is tree-mendous photography, from both of you. Leaf it to you to two to go out on a limb, for something different to share with the world!! Just don't truncate your exploratory work!! We woodn't expect any less from each of you!! Congratulations!!

Guest		21-Jul-2008 23:11
Yes, heading in the right direction! I think I'd like to see you try and make the two blend a little more distinctly - more of the tree textures on Wanda's figure, rather than so much a fade. But I'm sure you'll work out something that's good and right! C

Guest		21-Jul-2008 22:20
very creative well done

jjbjr		21-Jul-2008 21:34
Bill, care to share how you did this?

VSU		21-Jul-2008 20:43
Nice idea. Nice start.

isleman		21-Jul-2008 19:42
OMG! That bike mishap was far worse than I first anticipated!! Bravo Bill.....another creative masterpiece!!!

Guest		21-Jul-2008 19:19
Bill - excellent kammo wear but I notice no pockets for spare ammo? 'Realtree' kammo is supposed to be good but never thought it that good ;)) Nicely done btw.

kent larnhill		21-Jul-2008 18:19
So well done, great work!

Ethan Coal		21-Jul-2008 16:56
Interesting experiment. I'm looking forward to seeing where you take this. Well done!

Peter		21-Jul-2008 16:44
Hmmm....Mother nature is at it again? Wanda-ful! You have to Wanda when and where mother nature is going to pop up. I knew she would, but when, and where is always the unknown! Go Figure!!!! Bill, Wanda, once again you two guys...oops sorry, Sir and Lady make photography fun to watch. I to would like to ORDER A WANDA TREE! Super pic guys!

Gary Blanchette		21-Jul-2008 16:32
Strategically placed bark, I love it!

Guest		21-Jul-2008 16:20
Superb. V.

Guest		21-Jul-2008 15:55
OK, now raise your arms...good, now step back...another step back...one more step back...oooops! Great concept and excellent execution. Now if you could kindly provide me with the name of the "wanda-tree" so I can order one for MY backyard! JimboTN

Bob B.		21-Jul-2008 15:51
A 'Tree named Wanda:?!

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