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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Judy! |
Dec 19th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
A really nice photo, Leslie. Good crop and composition. I especially like the way you captured the "action" with the snake's tongue extended like that. I agree with Judy about creating a little more separation with the background. Great shot nonetheless. |
Dec 19th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
You nailed the decisive moment in this shot, Judy. Sharp. I especially like the separation in the feathers in the eagle's left wing. Nice composition, as well. The image looks like it could use a slight boost to make the plumage stand out a little more. Not much. Just a tad. Great job. |
Dec 19th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Nice action shot, Gwen. Glad you got the color balancing issue sorted out. Must have been an exciting trip for you! The circle of life isn't always pretty, is it? |
Dec 19th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Very nice, Sarita. Having your subjects in the middle of the frame works well in this situation, probably because the background is relatively uniform and you have the interaction going on between the two deer so close together. Nice job. |
Dec 19th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
What a gorgeous looking creature, Sherry. You really captured this species' plumage very well. Do you know whether it's a male or a female? Nice job in post making it stand out. I think a good crop would make it stand out even more. Maybe even experiment with a square aspect ratio? Just a thought. |
Dec 19th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Great suggestion, Judy. I like what you did to my photo. So please tell me how you did it. Thanks--John |
Dec 12th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thank you for the compliment, Sherry. Much appreciated. I do my best to provide some written perspective along with my images. My technique has improved greatly as a result of belonging to this group--even though I don't always agree with some comments. Happy holidays.--John |
Dec 12th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
I approach photography much differently than you do, Leslie. That's all. Remember, the camera is a tool. No afterthoughts or problems in this photo--just a different way of seeing. I suppose I could have given the image a different title and description so you didn't think it warranted a close-up. |
Dec 11th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Yes, Leslie, the fall colors were stunning that day. The gulls were doing their thing--scavenging. They don't actually "catch" spent salmon. Sometimes they will drag the spent carcasses up on the shore, but not this day. For me, someone who studied nature in college and photographed it and has written about it my entire professional life, the entire scene was the story. All the elements here are necessary to convey the message of the cycle of life. Therefore, a close-up in. this case was not what I was after--even if I had long enough glass to zoom in on the gulls--they were across the river. Thanks for your comment. |
Dec 11th |
| 94 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thank you for your feedback, Gwen, and welcome to the group. My goal when I'm out with my camera is always to just be alert to what speaks to me. I was out with a friend walking along the river to see the spawning salmon--those that were downstream from the hatchery. Apart from an occasional tail switching back and forth above the surface of the water, the salmon are difficult to see while they're building their nests. So when I looked across the river and noticed the gulls, I was struck by the beautiful fall colors and the colony of birds feeding on the spent carcasses of the salmon. The moment spoke to of the interconnectedness of all life and that's why I took the shot. Sometimes a more general environmental portrait conveys more impact, more emotion and that's what I was doing here. Thanks again, Gwen, and congratulations on your retirement. That will open up more time for you behind the camera. Happy holidays! |
Dec 11th |
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