The Manouevre - Over the Dune of Pyla
by elee3009

Comment by tinky2:
Awesome! I wondered if you were in the air as well when I first saw it. I love the composition and muted tones of the background. And congrats on a new PB!

The Manouevre - Over the Dune of Pyla
by elee3009

Comment by DrAchoo:
I do think you had a great shot. Congrats on the PB...

The Manouevre - Over the Dune of Pyla
by elee3009

Comment by elee3009:
Great to hit a PB again! Thanks for all the votes and comments! The shot was taken at full zoom from above the Great Dune of Pyla(highest dune in Europe). This image was the best aerial view I found from the web depicting exactly the extent of this wondrous natural formation. THat's why it felt like I was in the air as well. The place was a great find and it's a haven for parasailing and paragliding. :)

My alternative choice (below) for this challenge had brighter colour pop but I thought my actual entry reflected more the spirit of a sport in action.


Other outtakes:

The Manouevre - Over the Dune of Pyla
by elee3009

Comment by UNTITLED:
Aha...this one was yours! Yes, very good photo with a strong feeling of freedom. Congrats on the new PB, woohoo!!!

Message edited by author 2007-05-16 12:36:09.

St Emilion
by elee3009

Comment by Wink:
Beautifully composed and processed. Ca me plait beaucoup. Tres bien fait.

St Emilion
by elee3009

Comment by UNTITLED:
So many things in this photo that my eye wants to explore and investigate. In most cases that might imply too busy...but in this photo that's just not the true at all, everything is so harmonious. Most of all I can't help but want to go into that cafe/shop, it looks very inviting!

Message edited by author 2007-05-14 14:59:36.

rooftop of St Emilion
by elee3009

Comment by Wink:
A beautiful capture of the textured and colorful rooftop mosaic leading into the promising distance. Very nice.

rooftop of St Emilion
by elee3009

Comment by UNTITLED:
So much great color and texture in all those roofs. There seems to be a very strong unseen leading line gently pulling me through this photo.

...and look how lush those fields in the distance are.

Great photo Eileen!

The Manouevre - Over the Dune of Pyla
by elee3009

Comment by Melethia:
Gosh that looks like fun. I like the tilted horizon on this alot.

The Manouevre - Over the Dune of Pyla
by elee3009

Comment by anwarrana:
simply superb, just admiring the clear land scape and vibrant oranges. gr8 shot. I guess a ribbon is awaiting you.