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USA's #2 photo spot

This is a discussion on USA's #2 photo spot within the Landscapes forums, part of the Showcase category; I'm told that Mt. Rushmore is #1. However, Oxbow Bend seems to always be busy....

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USA's #2 photo spot - 10-11-2011, 10:07 AM

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I'm told that Mt. Rushmore is #1. However, Oxbow Bend seems to always be busy.
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10-11-2011, 10:15 AM


Is this a double exposure shot?
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10-11-2011, 10:36 AM


Beautiful shot!
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10-11-2011, 03:32 PM


Wow, that's gorgeous Bill!

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10-11-2011, 04:27 PM


Absolutely beautiful.... super work! Love the reflection and the colors...

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10-12-2011, 10:49 AM


Thanks for your generous comments. This is actually a 5 shot HDR.

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10-13-2011, 08:51 AM


Great. Some place else I need to visit before I die....

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10-16-2011, 05:07 PM


Very nicely done! I have never seen such a nice reflection at Oxbow Bend!

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10-19-2011, 10:42 AM


Thank you, all, for your comments. I have to tell you, though, that there are thousands, no millions, of images out there of Oxbow Bend and some of them are REALLY good. Thanks, again.

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