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For a Special Friend
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Challenge: Shez Tribute (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Lake Trafford, Immokalee Fl.
Date: Mar 13, 2013
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 250
Shutter: 15 sec
Galleries: Emotive, Astrophotography
Date Uploaded: Mar 24, 2013

 I was searching for the comet Pan Starrs on the evening that I shot this. There was no comet to be found with binoculars. About 30 minutes after sunset, I noticed the heron and decided to see if I could get a shot of the heron with the moon above him with the fading glow of sunset.
When I opened the image on the computer, I noticed that I had indeed captured the comet. It's almost straight below the moon, and about 2/3 down to the horizon.
When I saw it in this shot, I knew that this was the one for the Shez tribute.
It was interesting that the heron remained perfectly motionless for the 15sec exposure. There is another bird to it's right and a little gator in the foreground. Curiously, due to camera motion or some cloud action, the moon turned into a yen & yang symbol.
I miss my DPC friend, but it would be selfish to wish her back from where she is now, at peace, and in total comfort.
Rest well, my dear friend, until we all meet again.

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Votes: 120
Comments: 14
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Canon EOS-7D
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical(IF)Macro
 02/14/2014 04:51:03 PM
really beautiful Waddy ~
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 05/01/2013 07:43:16 PM
There are so many elements both in your work and your words that my darling girl would have loved. Thank you or this beautiful Tribute to Sherryl (Shez). Kismet
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 03/31/2013 06:25:53 PM
Peaceful and solemn... lovely.


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Canon EOS-50D
 03/31/2013 05:51:59 PM
Wow incredibly beautiful and serene scene
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Ricoh GR III
Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC
 03/31/2013 01:56:15 PM
fine distillation of colours.
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Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM
03/30/2013 04:08:53 PM
Wonderful and peaceful evening photo!
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Canon EOS-5DS R
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 03/30/2013 07:10:10 AM
Thank you for your wonderful entry into the Shez Tribute. Shez would love to have seen it and I'm sure she feels your love.

Lovely and serene with the colours she loved.
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Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 03/29/2013 07:37:33 PM
Wonderful photo
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 03/28/2013 09:10:00 PM
Beautiful and serene.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/26/2013 10:33:44 PM
...the sun will always be there. Lovely image and tribute.
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Nikon D7100
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 03/26/2013 08:55:22 PM
PEACE. THAT IS WHAT I GET FROM THIS AND I HOPE SHEZ IS ENJOYING THE PEACE SHE DESERVES. A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE.
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 03/26/2013 05:36:07 PM
Such a beautiful composition and such peace
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 03/25/2013 02:05:09 PM
This is gorgeous. She would love it!
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Nikon D800
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Nikon
 03/25/2013 03:40:54 AM
Gorgeous Tribute
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