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another beautiful day in Paradise · 07:54 PM

It was another beautiful day in Paradise, and I had to take advantage of it.
And I wasn't the only one

The leaves had breathtaking colors

And although I'm a little disappointed in these next 2 pictures there was even the odd flower

That's a fly on the inside, I thought that I was getting a bonus

I was hoping for a little more detail

And I made a new friend.

I used my Super Takumar 300mm F4 for this shot and almost didn't get it.

He was too close to me, and when I told him that he had to be about 18' away for me to take his picture he went around 17' and looked at me saying why don't I hear that shutter snapping yet.
I have to buy this guy a tape measure

I'm leaving on a 6 or 7 day trip tomorrow morning, but with a little luck have several breathtaking pic's when I get back

Nels · 10-14-2007, 08:05 PM

I always enjoy your pictures and captions. I like the "new friend" shot and also the vibrant color in the leaves. I was in your part of the world when I was around 15 years old. We use to visit my grandparents in the state of Washington. I remember driving into BC and thinking that this is really a pretty place. Not sure how far we ventured, I have slept a few times since I was that age.

Mr Hyde · 10-14-2007, 08:08 PM

Stu, great shots as usual. The red oak leaves shot was remarkable. Your work always impresses me

little laker · 10-14-2007, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Nels

I always enjoy your pictures and captions. I like the "new friend" shot and also the vibrant color in the leaves. I was in your part of the world when I was around 15 years old. We use to visit my grandparents in the state of Washington. I remember driving into BC and thinking that this is really a pretty place. Not sure how far we ventured, I have slept a few times since I was that age.

Thanks Nels

If your ever up this way again I hope that you notify me ahead of time.
Then there's a good chance that I can give you a tour of some of the closed to the general public places.
Just some of the perks to both knowing a lot of people and doing some work for the press

Originally posted by Mr Hyde

Stu, great shots as usual. The red oak leaves shot was remarkable. Your work always impresses me

Thanks Scott,

I was wondering what those leaves were. Thanks for teaching me something today

channeler · 10-16-2007, 03:14 PM

Great shots Stu. I like the colours and atmosphere of the first. (I'm keen on getting a canoe when we eventually make it to BC). Great colours in the leaf shots. Well done getting the close up of the chipmonk.

Paul

Bramela · 10-16-2007, 03:27 PM

Hi Stu, I just love the colours of the first shot. They are all great but the canoe surrounded by those Autumn colours is very impressive IMO.

Syb · 10-16-2007, 03:46 PM

The first shot is a short story in itself. Look at those two in the boat! What did they just discuss? Why doesn't she look happy? Is his look relieved? One may start to believe that.

And then; they have a dog on board! A dog! Is he his (probably) or hers?

The more I think about it, the more I am convinced they do not know each other. Or that's what she thinks. Maybe he picked her up and offered to take her down the river a few miles, to find a mechanic to fix her car.

He's happy to have her in his boat, she's not happy. What is she afraid of?

Well. Time to go asleep; thanks for these images!

**Sailor** · 10-16-2007, 07:42 PM

Ah, the look of Fall - something I miss as a transplanted Yankee in Texas. These are very nice, Stu. Keep 'em coming.

Jer

hamidlmt · 10-16-2007, 07:51 PM

Your first and second shots are really quite nice! Looks like you're enjoying paradise!

mikeatnite · 10-17-2007, 12:33 AM

Nice set! I really like the first two photos especially. The warm colors and lighting are very inviting and gives a strong sense of place and season.

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10-14-2007, 08:05 PM	#2
Nels Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Collinsville, Ok. Photos: Gallery Posts: 218	I always enjoy your pictures and captions. I like the "new friend" shot and also the vibrant color in the leaves. I was in your part of the world when I was around 15 years old. We use to visit my grandparents in the state of Washington. I remember driving into BC and thinking that this is really a pretty place. Not sure how far we ventured, I have slept a few times since I was that age.

10-14-2007, 08:08 PM	#3
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760	Stu, great shots as usual. The red oak leaves shot was remarkable. Your work always impresses me

10-14-2007, 09:47 PM	#4
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nels I always enjoy your pictures and captions. I like the "new friend" shot and also the vibrant color in the leaves. I was in your part of the world when I was around 15 years old. We use to visit my grandparents in the state of Washington. I remember driving into BC and thinking that this is really a pretty place. Not sure how far we ventured, I have slept a few times since I was that age. Thanks Nels If your ever up this way again I hope that you notify me ahead of time. Then there's a good chance that I can give you a tour of some of the closed to the general public places. Just some of the perks to both knowing a lot of people and doing some work for the press Originally posted by Mr Hyde Stu, great shots as usual. The red oak leaves shot was remarkable. Your work always impresses me Thanks Scott, I was wondering what those leaves were. Thanks for teaching me something today

10-16-2007, 03:14 PM	#5
channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Great shots Stu. I like the colours and atmosphere of the first. (I'm keen on getting a canoe when we eventually make it to BC). Great colours in the leaf shots. Well done getting the close up of the chipmonk. Paul

10-16-2007, 03:27 PM	#6
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Hi Stu, I just love the colours of the first shot. They are all great but the canoe surrounded by those Autumn colours is very impressive IMO.

10-16-2007, 03:46 PM	#7
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	The first shot is a short story in itself. Look at those two in the boat! What did they just discuss? Why doesn't she look happy? Is his look relieved? One may start to believe that. And then; they have a dog on board! A dog! Is he his (probably) or hers? The more I think about it, the more I am convinced they do not know each other. Or that's what she thinks. Maybe he picked her up and offered to take her down the river a few miles, to find a mechanic to fix her car. He's happy to have her in his boat, she's not happy. What is she afraid of? Well. Time to go asleep; thanks for these images!

10-16-2007, 07:42 PM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Ah, the look of Fall - something I miss as a transplanted Yankee in Texas. These are very nice, Stu. Keep 'em coming. Jer

10-16-2007, 07:51 PM	#9
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	Your first and second shots are really quite nice! Looks like you're enjoying paradise!

10-17-2007, 12:33 AM	#10
mikeatnite Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 97	Nice set! I really like the first two photos especially. The warm colors and lighting are very inviting and gives a strong sense of place and season.