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Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Location: Barton Creek, Austin, TX
Date: Jul 10, 2007
Galleries: Nature, Water
Date Uploaded: Jul 10, 2007

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Comments: 14
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Austinites love our swimming holes! On a hot day you will see parked cars lined up on the side of the highway, or piled up in neighborhoods near the access to these wonderful reprieves from the heat. the queen of all swimming holes is Barton Springs. 68 degrees year round, cold spring water, home of the barton creek salamander. It has been closed since our recent floods, but on the other side of the fence is a great place (same water!) where people come with their friends, families and dogs. usually you can wade for quite a bit, but with the rain the water is deep and rushing. these are the steps leading to the water. the guy on his laptop is proof positive that you are in Austin. not the best photo, but a sentimental choice for the day.

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07/20/2007 03:02:41 PM
Looks like a nice place to spend some time. I don't think we have anything like that around here.
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07/12/2007 10:55:22 AM
Ah, Barton Springs...gotta love it. I really like the angle of this on the top of the stairs. You really did capture a slice of Austin, everyone there doing their own thing, very cool shot!
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07/12/2007 09:20:42 AM
This is a great cultural pic. I never even noticed the guy on his laptop. What an interesting place to visit!
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07/11/2007 08:34:51 PM
Very nice. That looks like a lovely place to be.
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07/11/2007 12:53:49 PM
Very nice 'this is my life' shot. I was going to slate the chap for having his laptop but then worried that people may think the same of me when they see me with my camera

Oh...very good title as well!!!
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07/11/2007 10:01:47 AM
I really like the perspective of looking in on the fun from the trees. The woman walking down the path with her skirt swinging really gives a sense of a carefree time. Colors are beautiful.
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07/11/2007 07:09:50 AM
That water looks great. Good capture.
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07/11/2007 04:41:00 AM
Very nice image of one of your "hot" spots. Looks really refreshing.
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07/10/2007 09:41:39 PM
You're making me homesick. Fun shot.
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07/10/2007 08:04:20 PM
I agree with what thomaspeople had to say - 'technically good' does not equal a good photo.

This shot makes you want to be there, the color of the water alone just looks so refreshing!
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07/10/2007 07:59:53 PM
WOW, very cool! Nice slice of life shot, love it!
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07/10/2007 07:48:39 PM
Sometimes "technically good" photos are still lacking a sense of capture. This image really gives the feeling you describe. It took me in, and I liked it- looking all around for all the little gems that are there. I didn't notice that it could use a little PP tweaking until I read your post.

I see the guy with the laptop (as you mentioned); and then there's the lady with her arms crossed, standing hip deep off to the left (wonder what she's thinking..). And you can't ignore the older gent (with the white bulging belly) out a little deeper on the right, standing in funny contrast next to the man with a little color and muscle definition. Finally, of course, you have to notice the pretty woman in the white dress in the foreground, walking barefoot toward the water.

Captivating.
Thanks for posting.
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07/10/2007 07:38:03 PM
I love the steps leading me to the water. Very nice image. And it's great for a July 10th image!
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07/10/2007 07:29:29 PM
Looks like a really cool spot. With 50 days...I'd use this location again.
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