Friday, June 17, 2011

Outdoor Weekend

Runners, Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok
(Canon 5D Mark II camera, 24-105mm f/4 lens at 97mm, 1/80 sec, f/8, ISO 100)


Charleston is in the running for best outdoor city in the U.S. So far it is ranked in the top 10 at number five. Boulder, Colorado is in the lead, with Portland, Oregon second. This is a contest held by Outdoor Magazine and participants vote through Facebook.

If the weather is nice where you are this weekend, I hope you enjoy the great outdoors of early summer.

And LasT but not LeasT... Happy Birthday, LT!
Don't forget to wear your sparkLing Tiara!



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25 comments:

  1. Joop ZandJune 17, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Good timing Doug.... picture has wonderful light and colors......good work again.

    Greetings and a nice weekend,

    Joop

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  2. GinnieJune 17, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    That stately lamp post totally makes this image for me, Doug. Charleston totally deserves being in the running.

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  3. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Nice one Doug!
    For some reason it gives me a little African vibe :)

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  4. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Charleston, Colorado, Oregon... you are the number one capturing good shots.
    Thank you for your photos, your are showing the beaty day by day.
    Greetings from Nort Spain jjjjjjjj.

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  5. AnneJune 17, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    I love the warm tones and beautiful composition with a very delightful mood..the lamp post is awesome to be included in this lovely image!
    *A gorgeous blog, Doug!

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  6. KalaJune 17, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Beautiful light and tones Doug.

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  7. brattcatJune 17, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Happy Birthday, LT...don't 'run' from the camera if it's in Doug's hands. Could we see you in your tiara?

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  8. Doug HickokJune 17, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    We wish we could be with LT on her birthday, but she's in the first place city of Boulder. Some day soon we will visit.

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  9. Cezar and LéiaJune 17, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Happy Birthday to LT, I'm curious about the tiara! :)
    Amazing work with your camera Doug, this is a brilliant capture, I see "motion"there!
    Léia

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  10. Rae WalterJune 17, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Great capture and tones Doug

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  11. georgeJune 17, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Getting the legs to look right is always the difficult bit - but you've managed extremely well - and it makes a super picture. Don't you just love silhouettes!

    Have a nice weekend Doug and try not to lurk in those woods too much!

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  12. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Nice silhouette photo, I like the sunshine behind the tree. Running is not my sport, I like only walking :)

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  13. mariJune 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Красивое фото! Мне нравится закат!

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  14. T. BecqueJune 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Love that color seeping through the trees. Nice photo. I'm a runner too so I'll have to keep this list in mind!

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  15. VPJune 17, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    It is always a great satisfaction to be in the final ten! My best wishes to this great outdoor city!

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  16. Charles DastoddJune 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    wow such a lovely image! very nicely composed with the view through the trees :)

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  17. HarryJune 17, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Excellent framing of this silhouette shot.

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  18. OKJune 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    strong silhouettes and lovely colors.

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  19. ChristopherJune 17, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    How gorgeous is that light? Absolutely fantastic framing too Doug!

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  20. A.BarlowJune 17, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Cool hard contrast shot man.

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  21. Martina EgliJune 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    What an amazing capture - I love the great lighting and perfect timing in your composition. Bravo!

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  22. OlegJune 18, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Very nice!!! I love this mood of warm sunrise.
    Have a good weekend!

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  23. yzJune 18, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    well timed, excellent silhouette

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  24. RandyJune 18, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Great shot! Makes me want to get out for a walk!

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  25. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Stunning silhouette shot.
    Greetings from Finland

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