Wanda06_02_04.jpg by Wm. Bates

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02-JUN-2004

Wanda06_02_04.jpg

I got this idea while photographing some deer in my neighbors pasture last night. The light, just as the sun was sinking below the horizon, was amazing. The native wheat that is just beginning to dry lights up a nice golden yellow. I knew I needed to come back and get Wanda with her golden hair in that field.

This picture was taken with the 70-200f/2.8 IS L plus a Canon 1.4xII extender.

Here is a picture of one of the deer from last night http://www.pbase.com/image/29663079

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/30s f/5.6 at 235.0mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	02-Jun-2004 20:22:40
Make	Canon
Model	EOS 10D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	235 mm
Exposure Time	1/30 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest		28-Mar-2005 07:52
oh.. really nice~

Steve Patterson		04-Feb-2005 01:57
I agree...this is a great shot. Lighting is special, and the composition is right on. steve

Wm. Bates		02-Feb-2005 05:06
I do like this picture a lot, I think it reflects Me, just a simple country gal. I remember when Bill was taking these shots I was feeling a bit embarrassed because the neighborhood kids were watching and I could hear the them talking to each other, wondering outloud who I was and why was that man taking My pictures? Wanda

John Buffin		06-Jun-2004 19:04
I do like this one, but I still prefer the one of her looking into the light in the glamor gallery.

Guest		03-Jun-2004 22:37
This is a beautiful photo. One of your best images of Wanda yet. The colour and peaceful surrounds work well here. Glenda

Steven Osmanski		03-Jun-2004 22:35
My gosh, what some perfect lighting this is, it just fits the scene perfectly.

Pedro Libório		03-Jun-2004 21:35
absolutly wonderful!!!! great combination of beautys! regards.

Guest		03-Jun-2004 17:50
To my mind, your most exceptional Wanda picture to date. I find models shot in a wider context are often more compelling - flattering the model exactly by taking the pressure off her visually to "deliver" the whole shot - and this is a prime example. The combination of the expansive setting, the implication of the lighting, and her own complex expression unify this into a transcendent whole, entirely suitable for framing and truly a work of art. Excellent DOF and flawless composition, too. (The landscape orientation, of course, really adds to the "long moment" feel of the image.) Really just an incredible (and impeccable) knockout shot.

Brandy		03-Jun-2004 17:45
Love this picture dad! Mom looks beautiful. The colors and lighting are perfect.

Mark Bishop		03-Jun-2004 17:08
Really wonderful inspiring shot ! Colours and light are stunning, as well as Wanda... To put us more in the mood, you should have "Fields of Gold" playing in background. Serene picture of a wonderful Lady. Many thanks again William for sharing with us. We are gifted witnesses of your love for Wanda.

Guest		03-Jun-2004 15:19
A wonderful shot of both the wheat and Wanda, she looks like a summer girl. Well done.

Rick Lewis		03-Jun-2004 13:12
Very nice mood in this.

Heather Sweeney		03-Jun-2004 11:50
A sensational vision accomplished masterfully!

Guest		03-Jun-2004 11:15
The shot of the deer is nice but can't compare to the shot of the dear. Thank you for your continuing fine work.

joshishots		03-Jun-2004 11:12
beautiful shot

Olivia		03-Jun-2004 09:56
I like this shot very much. Bill, you have successfully captured the beauty of Wanda which is perfecty merged into the wonderful golden colour. Everything harmonized well!

Guest		03-Jun-2004 07:57
best shot yet .... brilliant colours, and captured the mellow atmosphere brilliantly

Guest		03-Jun-2004 05:59
Lovely job

Guest		03-Jun-2004 05:10
This is another good one Dad!

Michael Cempa		03-Jun-2004 04:45
that is some amazing lighting. it does some pretty nice stuff to the wheat and wanda's hair. great shot.

Kenneth Zimmerman		03-Jun-2004 04:16
Very cool, I like the link to the deer shot (but it didn't work, I had to copy and paste it in to the address bar to get there.) Wanda looks great.

Guest		03-Jun-2004 04:07
Stunning in every single way, Bill.

Guest		03-Jun-2004 03:56
Beautiful golden colors...even her hair!

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