Colby College

[KevinKal]

Hi there,

As I'm spending a few weeks in Maine this summer, I brought along my camera and managed to capture a few pictures of Colby College where my course is being held. Very pretty campus located in mid-Maine.

Cheers,
Kevin K.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/81281875-M-1.jpg

[phuong]

pretty nice shot. i think if you had waited about 15-30 mins later the color will be much nicer.
just my taste but those leaves on the left and right edges are a little messy there and add nothing to the scene.

[KevinKal]

Hi Phuong,

Thanks for looking and for the comment. I agree, the leaves on either side are not ideal; I hunted and hunted for a spot that would provide an unobstructed view of the campus, but could find none (and from where I took this photo, if I zoomed in I would have lost the reflection of the building in the water). Sometimes, you just have to take what you've got and be happy. Incidentally, I did wait and take shots a bit later on in the evening, until the swarms of mosquitos (must be the state bird) practically carried me away. Here's one of the later photos...
http://kalwerisky.smugmug.com/photos/81035084-M.jpg

[wolfies]

Kevin I liked the first shot the colors and reflection are nice but ive got to admit the one you took later in the night IMO is much better.

[KevinKal]

Thanks Wolfies! I do love to take photos around the Blue hour, but for some reason I like the first picture more - just my personal preference :thumb Looked at your website and think you've got some wonderful pictures too, especially the ones of the Oregon coast.

Cheers,
Kevin K.

[truth]

but for some reason I like the first picture more
So did I. The sky has just enough gradient to not feel blown out.

Just clone out those unruly branches!

http://www.showyourmedia.com/membersonly/getimg.php?image=lanemeyer/81281875-M-1.jpg&
Sorry...had to do a quick job on it.

[KevinKal]

Hi Truth,

That looks great, thanks for taking the time to edit the picture :thumb

Cheers,
Kevin K.