debbiekeithhellems

Into the Unknown

What a beautiful life to be able to have the privilege to live in the wonderful state of West Virginia and take pictures of God's glory. There is something new ...
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What a beautiful life to be able to have the privilege to live in the wonderful state of West Virginia and take pictures of God's glory. There is something new and unusual to be discovered each and every day in this world of ours :-) Find it, exalt in it and give the glory to God!
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Nov, 2013

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Amen! Everything good comes from God.

I agree completely, Steve! Thanks :-)

Just love this capture and your "story line"....truly beautiful

Greatly appreciated, Louise :)

Thanks, Leon :)

Awesome shot,the tracks really lead your eyes to the trees in the back.

Thanks, Sydney :) I appreciate that :)

Thank you so much, Sri :)

Oh, how beautiful this is!

Great shot.. apt for it

Just a beautiful shot. Great composition! My husband and I biked the Greenbrier Trail this summer in W. Va.-gorgeous landscapes!

Thank you, Debbie!! Yes, it is beautiful in WV. I feel very blessed!

very peaceful. love it

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Exceptional photography!

Thank you so much, Tim!

congratulations , excellente capture

Nice photo

Great capture and subject. Like the color. Thanks for sharing. :-)

Thanks so much for the nice compliment, Frank

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Awesome, voted!

Thanks, Isabella :)

what beautiful picture looks like you could go on forever so peaceful like all most HEAVEN I LOVE IT
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE SO PEACEFUL LOOKS LIKE YOU COULD GO ON FOREVER LIKE ALMOST HEAVEN ON EARTH LOVE IT

Thanks Mom :)

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Absolutely beautiful love it :-)

Thank you, Lizzie! I appreciate that :)

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Very relaxing with rich, deep colors (^:

Thanks so much, Marjorie :-)

I agree to ur caption.. HE gave a camera with you and tons of talent for handling it!!! ;-)

Anoop, what a wonderful thing to say! That's the best compliment you could have given me! I am very blessed by God in my life and I give all the glory to HIM :) God bless you & your family!

Beautiful capture - love it

Thanks so much, Jean :-)

This is beautiful, train journeys are one of my favourite methods of transport :) would love to have the time to travel this planet by train lol

Beautiful , voted

Voed again , Amateur Photo Contest Volume 1

Thanks again :)

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very nice shot

Great composition!!!!! Voted image of the year!

awwwww...thanks so much, Morris! I greatly appreciate it!

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Behind The Lens

Location

Near our camp in Barbour County, West Virginia

Time

Around 4:00 pm

Lighting

I always enjoy natural lighting, so this is obviously that.

Equipment

Nikon D5200, no tripod with this shot

Inspiration

I love the fall colors, and they were at their peak in this photo. I've seen some great railroad track photos on ViewBug, so I wanted to try my hand at it.

Editing

Yes, I did a little extra contrast and a tiny bit of extra saturation. Then I added the dark edge vignette sparingly and did a little burn around the railroad track area to make it stand out a little more.

In my camera bag

55-200 mm lens and 18-55 mm lens, lens extensions, plenty of extra batteries and 2 chargers.

Feedback

Just decide what subject you're interested in, try something you've seen and want to try your hand at, or look around for something unique. Always try different lighting and settings on the same subject just to be sure or maybe shoot the same subject at different times of day to see which you prefer. I personally enjoy evening pictures usually best. You will get that excitement when you know it's right.

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Into the Unknown

What a beautiful life to be able to have the privilege to live in the wonderful state of West Virginia and take pictures of God's glory. There is something new ... Read more

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