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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Comment |
Hi Susan: That's a great eagle shot! The only thing that would have made it better would have a salmon or rainbow trout in its claws. There remains a tiny bit of noise in the water beyond the eagle but Topaz Photo Ai would eliminate that in a snap. Nice work! |
Feb 15th |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Comment |
I appreciate all the comments so far. I think it is the photographer's choice what to do with their image. Judges in professional competitions can spend time on whether lighting is faked or natural. When I take and process a photo like this¬ one, I look at what emotion I feel and how I can best display it to share that with someone else.
Susan nailed the story where - the mother is troubled and watchful (her eyes surely broadcast that). The older sister is frightened and looking to the mother for comfort and reassurance that her baby brother has not usurped her most-favored place. And, baby brother (even though just chastised by the troop leader) has already forgotten that and is looking for more mischief and excitement. I laugh every time I look at the little guy's face. I feel the mother's concern. And I pity the older sister.
Manipulating light to create emotion is nothing new. DaVinci, the Dutch Masters, Ansel Adams, et al. did it in their work. Since I'm not submitting my photos for competitive purposes, it doesn't matter how I change the light. The question is, does the image bring forth an emotion? 😉
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Feb 9th |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Comment |
I appreciate all the comments so far. I think it is the photographer's choice what to do with their image. Judges in professional competitions can spend time on whether lighting is faked or natural. When I take and process a photo like this¬ one, I look at what emotion I feel and how I can best display it to share that with someone else.
Susan nailed the story where - the mother is troubled and watchful (her eyes surely broadcast that). The older sister is frightened and looking to the mother for comfort and reassurance that her baby brother has not usurped her most-favored place. And, baby brother (even though just chastised by the troop leader) has already forgotten that and is looking for more mischief and excitement. I laugh every time I look at the little guy's face. I feel the mother's concern. And I pity the older sister.
Manipulating light to create emotion is nothing new. DaVinci, the Dutch Masters, Ansel Adams, et al. did it in their work. Since I'm not submitting my photos for competitive purposes, it doesn't matter how I change the light. The question is, does the image bring forth an emotion? 😉
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Feb 9th |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Reply |
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Feb 5th |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Comment |
Hi David. Great capture of the prism effect of the falling mist. You must have been on the bridge below the lower falls (in the late morning?) Usually, one gets white spray there, either smoothed out or stopped action. Your shot turns the falls into a beautiful jewel. The granite's dark background behind the falls sets off the colors. Well done! |
Feb 5th |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Comment |
Richard - What a great photo op! I've been trying to get Tern shots for years and have very few. Not very many in the PNW.
As Larry pointed out - so many beaks for one fish make for a great visual. The image came out sharp on my monitor. I agree that I would have left the sky alone to keep the authenticity of the scene. |
Feb 5th |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Comment |
Larry, this is a great story and a sterling example of the lesson I learned long ago - always look behind you. No matter the permanence of your setup, there may be a terrific shot you're missing. You didn't miss it. You captured the drama and intensity of this hunter. Glad you finished the story and let us know the fawn escaped. I was surprised to see there were no barbs on the wire. I have to work on my flexibility to get as low as you did for this shot. Great camera angle. Looking right into the coyote's eyes sets this image apart from a top-down one. |
Feb 5th |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Comment |
Cindy: I agree with all the comments. Your final crop fixed all those. the image now tells a compelling story of an adult with a fish too big and a youngster staring to learn how to handle this situation. The out-of-focus bird in the back tells me it has already decided that this is too dumb to watch, and it's leaving. 😉
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Feb 5th |
| 67 |
Feb 23 |
Comment |
Great shot of a sharp face out of all that clutter. We have many blacktail deer around here, but they are usually out in the open as they have little fear of man (or autos). The licking tongue makes it special. 😉 |
Feb 5th |
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