The Maypole
Large View Recommended.
Spring has sprung, summer has passed.
Quidi Vidi Lake, St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Canon Rebel 450D (Rebel XSi)
18mm
f/5.7
1/200 sec
RAW converted to HDR, further processing in Lightroom.
The Maypole belongs to the following groups:
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Daphne Johnson
Very interesting texture to the ribbon (?) on the pole. love the detail and depth of field.
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thanks Daphne… I think it’s vinyl. You can see the texture of the fabric on the original resolution (see description) which I hope would show up on prints.
BigD
Cool shot, Steve
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thanks BigD
Shannon Byous ...
I love the colors and the perspective – it’s gorgeous! And not ordinary!
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thanks Shannon! I’ll take “and not ordinary!” as a huge compliment any day! :)
Deanna Cicchino
excellent
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thanks Deanna :)
Shannon Byous ...
LOL. Absolutely – I meant it as a compliment 100%!! : )
Mel Brackstone
Fantastic point of view, Steve, love it!
Stephen Rowsell replied
cheers Mel, I’m flattered, even!
Tatiana R
Really nice one Steve, giving your new camera a good workout! Great composition!
Stephen Rowsell replied
if only I had this kind of dedication with a treadmill! ;) thanks!
Tatiana R
Join the club! Yes, it is a desease – once you can get a hold on camera, it just sticks to you, and there is nothing much you can do to get rid of that bug! LOL
Jamie Luning
Great, great.
Stephen Rowsell replied
thank you Jamie
Linda Morrison
Love the DOF in this image. Can still see whats in the background but main focus on the foreground. Excellent
Stephen Rowsell replied
glad you like it :)
jennawren13
Again very cool
Stephen Rowsell replied
thank you!
jase8812
Fantastic capture ! brilliant !
Stephen Rowsell replied
thank you jase!
Tainia Finlay
I missed this one while I was away, absolutely stunning! Congrats on the freature Steve
Stephen Rowsell replied
cheers Tai :) glad you like it!
Wendi Donaldson
great DOF…... super shot.
Stephen Rowsell replied
thanks!
Veronica Hoffman
Beautiful shot… I love the mood the clouds lend to this.
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thanks Veronica.
Christina Eliz...
Georgous Capture !!! Love it !!!!
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thank you Christina!
Chloe Flathers
Beautiful. Love the blue tones and how the ribbon matches the sky. Great work!
Stephen Rowsell replied
Cheers Chloe :)
jdmphotography
Your work has it’s own originality steve and this is very good for you as a photographer brilliant work again my friend ! ..........
Stephen Rowsell replied
thank you for the encouragement jon! :)
Steve Chapple
Clever clever composition and use of DOF to create a powerful image here Steve.
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thank you Steve, this really is one of my personal favorites :)
michael byerley
A VERY CREATIVE AND INTERESTING SHOT !!!! WELL DONE
Stephen Rowsell replied
thank you Michael!
Joel Hall
Very cool shot here, great work all around!
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thank you Joel!
Louise. C. Thomas
This beautiful! BUt also a little sad; reminds me of the Maypole Dancing lessons we used to have at school when I was little. No one does it anymore, a dying tradition. Well done on the gorgeous colors though, the light is fantastic :)
Stephen Rowsell replied
Thank you :) I’m glad it helped you revisit a moment in your childhood.