A Summer Place by Mike Helechu

Tim Denison 12 Jul 2015

Good Heavens! Well done, sir.

Maja Sipilovic 03 Sep 2009

Wow, that's gorgeous!! Looks haunting

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Maya. I think infrared film creates some ethereal effects. . .and some could be a little haunting. Appreciate your comment.

Mike Simpson 13 Jul 2009

I loove infrared! it's a blast to shoot. Very good picture!

Artist Reply: Thank you for your comment, Mike. Sure wish I shot more of it. I may have to load a roll into one of my old SLRs and do some shooting next weekend. Appreciate your encouragement.

Maureen Bloesch 14 Jun 2009

Beautiful capture!

Artist Reply: Glad you like it, Maureen. It's one of my favorites. Appreciate your comment.

Sigridur Bachmann 22 May 2009

Wow ! Absolutely amazing picture ! Admirable work !

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Sigga. Glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by.

Christina Beith 11 May 2009

Great shot! Looks like infrared... I like it!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Christina. Yes, it is in fact black & white infrared film. I love the effects achievable in summertime photos. I miss using it a lot and may have to dust off one of my old SLRs. Thanks for stopping to take a look.

Heli Aarniranta 02 May 2009

Marvellous place-wonderful feeling and excellent work and shot. a place where defenetly would be a great pleasure to visit.Peace indeed can be felt.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your generous comments, Heli. I appreciate your taking a look.

Stanton Manolakas 17 Mar 2009

Wow, what a dynamic image. If ever one could say a photograph has a soul this shot would be proof of that! I hope I am not being too cryptic in my comment.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Stanton. I know exactly what you mean. The infrared film takes us into another realm. . .and it can be rather spiritual. I'm glad you stopped by to take a look. I appreciate your feedback very much.

Stefania Vassura 13 Mar 2009

Beatiful landscape

Artist Reply: Thank you for your comment, Stafania.

Mary Janosik 06 Mar 2009

Interesting and powerful piece!!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Mary. I appreciate your comment.

Tanelle Hindley 24 Feb 2009

Awesome photo!! What a magestic place!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Tanelle. I appreciate your feedback.

Glen Wilson 15 Feb 2009

wow, one of the coolest pictures i've seen thus far.

Artist Reply: Thank you Glen. Glad you stopped by to take a look. I appreciate your comment.

Alessandra Gatti 25 Jan 2009

Great effects of the trees! I like the movement ..I can feel the wind between leaves, excellent work :)

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Alessandra. I hope you will create more images to show us.

Joke Schotting 22 Jan 2009

Wonderful shot Mike!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Joke. I truly appreciate your comments.

pa fredrik 22 Jan 2009

good shot

Artist Reply: Thank you very much. I appreciate your feedback.

Kim Cady 22 Jan 2009

This is gorgeous... on my fav list & pic of the day... black & white with light and contrast so well placed... wonderful!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Kim. Pic of the Day has certainly attracted many additional views. I appreciate your comments and your wonderful gesture.

Mary Lou Cupp 22 Jan 2009

Wonderfully Majestic; Awesome Work!

Artist Reply: Thank you for stopping by to have a look. I appreciate your enthusiastic comments.

debbie collier 22 Jan 2009

Beautifully done!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Debbie.

Olga van Dijk 22 Jan 2009

Wonderful picture! WOW! The B&W makes it less cozy than a colored picture -- more like a great memory according to me, but I love it! --Love and Light, OLGA

Artist Reply: Yes, the white foliage often gives the impression of snow, so infrared isn't very warm. Perhaps I will see what it looks like with sepia tones. It could be interesting to compare. Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Olga. I appreciate your feedback.

Kovács János 22 Jan 2009

I like this place! Excellent photo! :))

Artist Reply: Thank you very much for your kind comments.

Anonymous Guest 21 Jan 2009

This is very nice, Mike. So beautiful. The infrared film makes the picture stand out.

Ennid Berger 20 Jan 2009

Beautiful! I love the use of the infrared with the foliage.

Artist Reply: Thank you Ennid. I used to love venturing out with infrared film, especially in the summertime. Certainly wish I shot more of it. Thanks for stopping by.

Anneke Hut 20 Jan 2009

You are really a master in B&W pictures, Mike!!

Artist Reply: You're too kind. I do aspire to be, for sure. I'm glad to have had a lot of darkroom experience in the "old days." Although I didn't make any adjustments to this image, I like the new and unlimited capabilities I have with the computer today. It's exciting to be able to take some old shots out of the trash can and make them into images worthy of displaying on AW. Thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate your comment.