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52 Jan 26 Comment Those tack-sharp fluffy feathers, the angle of the head and the owl's expression spark my imagination. Is he dozing, being coy, or perhaps feigning sleep and peering out of slit eyelids. In any event he is most pleasing to see. The pattern of thin stripes on the feathers mimics the background branches. There is nothing unnatural-looking about this image. One nit pick: the bright area in the upper left corner tugs at my attention. I would tone it down a bit. Do owls always sleep with their feathers fluffed? Jan 21st
52 Jan 26 Comment Jim just lunges out of this image. GREAT perspective. And yes I know, turtles dont lunge, but had that strawberry not been there he would have looked quite ferocious. I love the pattern on his shell. The image would be great to display in a nature museum. It would surely be on my own wall. Jan 21st
52 Jan 26 Comment I love this image. The patterns of the rocks, reflections and swirling water together with the contrast and progression from smooth rocks to turbulent surf prompts endless contemplation. I like Sharon's suggestion to add glow. I would also experiment with enhancing the turquoise and gold colors a bit. Jan 21st
52 Jan 26 Comment The action, the subject and its reflection are terrific. The subject looks a bit harsh and overprocessed. The bright patches in the background draw my attention from the action. I like Sharon's tonal adjustments, and I would add some dehaze/sharpening to the subject. The story of the hawk's patience (and of course yours) is grand. BUT I grieve for that poor frog who fought so valiantly and no more shall croak. Jan 21st
52 Jan 26 Comment This is a stunning scene, and the composition is wonderful. The golden horizontal streaks in the foothills, and the diagonal golden streaks along the mountains immediately grabbed my attention. They form triangles leading or opening up into the sky. The horizontal bands of dark trees, glowing brush, dark then snowy mountains also lead up. I like the crop Mile and Tom suggested. I would try masking the mountains and foothills, and then I would apply a bit of dehazing to them to crisp them up. I think this image would look terrific on metal. Jan 21st
52 Jan 26 Reply Thanks Tom. I completely agree with you about snow. It is 15 degrees here in Wilmington DE today and I long to see leaves on tree branches. Jan 20th
52 Jan 26 Reply Many thanks Pamela. Jan 20th
52 Jan 26 Comment Spectacular image. You captured the subject in the frame perfectly, and it is very sharp. You even got a catch light in his eye. I like Mike's editing. Thank you for introducing me to the flexible lens hood. I often shoot through glass and this hood could be a game changer. Penguins are often shown waddling on land. It is a treat to see one up close and swimming. Jan 18th
52 Jan 26 Reply I love your rotation. It has a more settled feel to it, and it removes some of the weight at the bottom that Ally observed. Many thanks for taking the time to experiment. Jan 17th
52 Jan 26 Reply Many thanks Mike. Jan 14th
52 Jan 26 Comment Many thanks Ally. I considered that crop, but, although the resulting image would have been fine, in the end I left the weight in. I love the curves in the branch on the right, and the crop would have diminished it. Also, that heavy band of snow leads up at an angle into a series of clumps that looks like a snow lader. It always delights me that there are so many possible interpretations of an image. Thanks for yours! Jan 11th
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79 Jan 26 Reply OLLI stands for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The program in National. In Wilmington it is held on the U of DE Wilmington campus. The photography discussion class referred to will be taught in person at our Wilmington campus. Check out OLLI in your area and see what they offer. Jan 28th
79 Jan 26 Reply Many thanks Peter. I see your point about the boarder.
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79 Jan 26 Reply Thanks Yan Jan 28th
79 Jan 26 Reply Peter, love your story, Judith Jan 28th
79 Jan 26 Reply Thanks Karl. I am looking forward to many fascinating prompts at our OLLI discussion class. Jan 16th
79 Jan 26 Comment Your image is a great prompt for creative writing.

The tunnel of many colors directs our traveler not to the forest, our refuge from urban chaos, but to the apparent serenity of the hand of man in this inverted alternate universe.


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79 Jan 26 Comment I do love a good prompt:
Trapped in a dimensional warp Yui sees her alternate self garbed for battle, holding the ceremonial carved tibia. The ancient artifacts suspended from her pierced ears signify her royal status. In an attempt to reunite her dissociated selves by piercing the web of infinitesimally tiny strings the vibrations of which form the Locrian web that separates them, Yui cautiously extends her finger - the finger that bears the red nail. As she approaches the web the intense vibrations smear the red heart tattooed on the back of her hand. "I'm beside myself" she (they) cry. Suddenly a diminished fifth manifests.

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79 Jan 26 Reply I love your title! I shall be on the lookout for decaying school buses. Thanks for the feedback. Jan 10th
79 Jan 26 Reply Well, the black strip is painted on the concrete, and the button must be glued to it. Now about that button. Your instinct is spot on. It is magical. When pushed the pusher receives the gift of "seeing" that leads to creativity. Jan 10th
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