Swan Song
Viewing comments for Page 4 "A Penny For Your Thoughts"A study of the beauty of swans
17 total reviews
Comment from Sange
Lisa this is beyond Swanderful! I for one happen to like your out of the box POV! I am sick of cookie cutter photographers. This screams your uniqueness! I love how you chose to do a denied crop! I am stealing that from Stacey. She used that on a shot I did. Excellent POV, color, clarity and superb details. Bravo!
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2012
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Lisa this is beyond Swanderful! I for one happen to like your out of the box POV! I am sick of cookie cutter photographers. This screams your uniqueness! I love how you chose to do a denied crop! I am stealing that from Stacey. She used that on a shot I did. Excellent POV, color, clarity and superb details. Bravo!
Comment Written 06-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2012
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:) Thank you, Sange! A favorite for me with his elegant lines and rippled stirrings. I'm glad this portrait caught your eye as well. Your feedback and insights are always truly appreciated and valued. Kindest Regards. Lisa
Comment from Watercoloursmleboeuf
It's gorgeous just the way it is. This is a classic photograph and definitely has that magical feeling. The contrast of the black swan against the blue is captivating. The icing on the cake are the drops falling into the rippling water below. A gorgeous photo, something you don't see every day. I love the curve of the neck. Very well done, a stunning photo.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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It's gorgeous just the way it is. This is a classic photograph and definitely has that magical feeling. The contrast of the black swan against the blue is captivating. The icing on the cake are the drops falling into the rippling water below. A gorgeous photo, something you don't see every day. I love the curve of the neck. Very well done, a stunning photo.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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This one is actually my favorite of the two. To me it's more powerful with the line design of the water rippling out. Glad you liked it too! Your insights, honor of your high rating and commentary are truly appreciated. Kindest Regards. Lisa
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You're very welcome Lisa! I have to wonder if this would make a great watercolor or pastel! I'm not sure I could do justice to this beautiful photo. Michelle
Comment from Cephus
I love that arcing body that leads the eye through the neck and bill to those spheres that are falling to that target of concentric circles. The light from a low angle is making making all of the details on the surface of the water come alive with life.
The colors are saturated, with the red/orange complementating the cobolt blues very well. Absolute perfect dynamic range and focus with very nice timing to capture the drops. Works well with the black swan, a white one just would not be the same.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2011
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I love that arcing body that leads the eye through the neck and bill to those spheres that are falling to that target of concentric circles. The light from a low angle is making making all of the details on the surface of the water come alive with life.
The colors are saturated, with the red/orange complementating the cobolt blues very well. Absolute perfect dynamic range and focus with very nice timing to capture the drops. Works well with the black swan, a white one just would not be the same.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2011
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:) Thank you, Cephus, for the honor of the high rating as well as the indepth feedback. Your insights are truly appreciated and valued. Kindest Regards. Lisa
Comment from ckbesq
The swan is elegant and striking, captured in a pose to show these attributes. The rippled water and the drops falling from his beak make this so interesting- was he just fishing for dinner or taking a drink? It is a captivating photograph.
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2011
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The swan is elegant and striking, captured in a pose to show these attributes. The rippled water and the drops falling from his beak make this so interesting- was he just fishing for dinner or taking a drink? It is a captivating photograph.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2011
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:) Thank you, ckbesq, for taking the time to lend your feedback on this image. The swans were both rooting beneath the surface for food during this particular shot. Kind Regards. Lisa :)
Comment from chickadee
Stunning shot Lisa and the black swan does indeed have sooo much grace and beauty! The framing is wonderful and the water ripples from the drops off his beak just add to the image! Nice sharp focus with excellent vibrancy! Wonderful shooting!
/Chickadee
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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Stunning shot Lisa and the black swan does indeed have sooo much grace and beauty! The framing is wonderful and the water ripples from the drops off his beak just add to the image! Nice sharp focus with excellent vibrancy! Wonderful shooting!
/Chickadee
Comment Written 21-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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:) Thank you, chickadee!! Glad you liked this little beauty. Kindest Regards and Happy Holidays!!
Comment from rimikey
This is a magnificent shot!
Just the way you framed it.
Don't worry about what other might say. You wisely cropped it -as you said with greeting card proportions in mind. The space of the left is there if you need it for copy lines or verse of whatever.
And the photograph itself is simply stunning. Absolutely brilliant.
This is a sure winner in my book.
Kudos to you for seeing shot and then capturing it the way you did.
It's among some of the best images posted on here.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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This is a magnificent shot!
Just the way you framed it.
Don't worry about what other might say. You wisely cropped it -as you said with greeting card proportions in mind. The space of the left is there if you need it for copy lines or verse of whatever.
And the photograph itself is simply stunning. Absolutely brilliant.
This is a sure winner in my book.
Kudos to you for seeing shot and then capturing it the way you did.
It's among some of the best images posted on here.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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:) Thank you, rimikey! Your feedback and insights are truly appreciated. Kindest Regards and Happy Holidays!!
Comment from filly421
how graceful
the long curved neck
lovely colors
the red beak and eye and the waters
the patterns on the water
the light
all go to make a lovely picture
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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how graceful
the long curved neck
lovely colors
the red beak and eye and the waters
the patterns on the water
the light
all go to make a lovely picture
Comment Written 20-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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:) Thank you, filly!! Happy Holidays to you and yours!!
Comment from Rivergirl51
I love the black swans and you have done exceptional work with this photo. What a terrific pose and with that water droplet falling from his beak! The blue water with the swirls is such a perfit fit for this beauty.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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I love the black swans and you have done exceptional work with this photo. What a terrific pose and with that water droplet falling from his beak! The blue water with the swirls is such a perfit fit for this beauty.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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:) Thank you, Rivergirl!! Your feedback is truly appreciated! Kindest Regards. Lisa
Comment from Anne
What a beautiful swan. I like the black color on her. I like the way she shows up on the blue water. I like the way you see the water drop and the ripples in the water. I think this would have been better if you had cropped just a little off of the top.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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What a beautiful swan. I like the black color on her. I like the way she shows up on the blue water. I like the way you see the water drop and the ripples in the water. I think this would have been better if you had cropped just a little off of the top.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2011
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:) Thank you, Anne! Happy Holidays to you and yours!! :) Lisa
Comment from donkeyoatey
I usually get a nickel now..times have changed! LOL! I love this shot..simple, sharp, and the waterdrip and movement in the lake are so beautifully captured. Your composition, offset like this makes it really eye catching and beautiful. Donkeyoatey
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2011
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I usually get a nickel now..times have changed! LOL! I love this shot..simple, sharp, and the waterdrip and movement in the lake are so beautifully captured. Your composition, offset like this makes it really eye catching and beautiful. Donkeyoatey
Comment Written 20-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2011
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:) Thank you, donkeyoatey!! Your feedback is truly appreciated and always looked forward to! Kindest Regards. Lisa