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Smith Creek - The Day After

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Posted by Merle Cook on April 28, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Smith Creek - The Day After
I shot this the day after we almost drowned on Smith Creek. Thank you to everyone in the group for making me feel welcome. I appreciate it. Special thanks to Wayne for organinzing the whole thing and Rod for the use of the cabin. Dale provided a great lunch, Bill a good brunch, Bruce for snacks and others (I can't remember who brought what) for the drinks etc. I had never been to Arkansas to shoot before and had a ball. Looking forward to next time. :toast:
Posted by Tim Ferrell on April 28, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Nice shot Merle add my thanks as well Great Brunch Bill!

TimF
Posted by Gale Rainwater on April 28, 2008 at 4:56 PM
Hi Merle a real beauty of Smith Creek. A beautiful job on the water an colors in trees. Glad you were able to make it.
Posted by Dale Edsen on April 28, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Nice one Merle. Enjoyed tromping around the hills with you.
Posted by Rob Graham on April 28, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Well done, all that green makes me envious :)--the near drowning has been mentioned a couple times, sounds..... interesting.
Posted by Glenn Carter on April 28, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Hey Cook! Good comp. I'll post my idea on this shot. Enjoyed your company and hey, great steak and baked potatoes! I heard it was 8 miles down there and 18 miles back. Lightening will do that to you.
Glenn
Posted by Bill Dark on April 28, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Very nice, Merle, especially the light in the tree leaves. Thanks for the fantastic steak, BP, and salad - makes my mouth water just thinking about it. It was a pleasure meeting you - hope to see you again in the fall.
Posted by John Moore on April 29, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Nice composition and color, Merle. I enjoyed meeting you and hearing your stories. Thanks again for the great dinner. If I'm ever in California, I'll know what steak to ask for!
Posted by Tom Kennon on April 29, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Merle, nice take on this spot. I enjoyed meeting and visiting with you. I hope you stayed dry the rest of the weekend!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 2, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Hey Merle, another great take on this scene. I like what you and Glenn each did, capturing a different perspective. I shot it too and mine version is slightly different still. I'll try to post one time permitting.

We had some interesting adventures on this trip ... but none as exciting as your storied career in LA huh? :eek: