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Some cool beauty images:
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Image by Conor Keller | fortysixtyphoto.com
More excuses to try out the DIY beauty dish.
Explored Jul 1, 2010 #242
Mission Santa Barbara Also known as “Queen of the Missions for its graceful beauty.”

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Mission Santa Barbara Also known as "Queen of the Missions for its graceful beauty." Was founded December 4th, 1786, and was number ten of the 21 Franciscan missions throughout California.It was established on Dec 4, 1786, by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. Padre Antonio Paterna was the first of many Padre?s in charge, but the first to begin building the mission.
This view is from the rear of the original mission church. Taken with Canon 1D Mark III w/15mm f/2.8L on a Gitzo GT5531S carbon fiber tripod and RRS BH-55 ballhead. Because of the wide range in tonality I made seven images 1-stop steps and processed with Photomatix and finished in CS4 Extended.
Dancing in Sleeping Beauty

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197/365 Elly was Merryweather in Sleeping Beauty tonight. Evan appeard as the young Prince Philip and as a farmer in Jack and the Bean Stalk. Here’s an action shot.