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Viewing comments for Page 94 "Swan Shy"All images of mine that made the grade to six
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Comment from Sange
I say we empty the sky of stars! Far says..no more extra stars for my shadow! Sigh.
E, I LOVE this! My Swanboy is so adorable and coy! He is such a flirt!
Love the selective color and the vignette. An emotive capture.
Anyone who tells you vignettes mean you are hiding something, tell them to sod off! I was there on the left of you when you took this.
He was looking at me as I was speaking to him. The background was clear! As for his colors...again our Florida mute swans are not snow white. Their head and necks have a tan color do to the tanic acid in our water.
This is flawless, stunning, elegant, emotive and oh so Swanderful!
Well done!
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2013
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I say we empty the sky of stars! Far says..no more extra stars for my shadow! Sigh.
E, I LOVE this! My Swanboy is so adorable and coy! He is such a flirt!
Love the selective color and the vignette. An emotive capture.
Anyone who tells you vignettes mean you are hiding something, tell them to sod off! I was there on the left of you when you took this.
He was looking at me as I was speaking to him. The background was clear! As for his colors...again our Florida mute swans are not snow white. Their head and necks have a tan color do to the tanic acid in our water.
This is flawless, stunning, elegant, emotive and oh so Swanderful!
Well done!
Comment Written 12-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2013
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Sange you are such a joy. Thanks my friend.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Wow a different kind of presentation ( never heard about Shy setting LOL) so I just can imagine on your image what that does - anyways the position you got from him is handsome as he seems to rest on his back - this image has a very special lighting - and lets him look like kind of being behind a curtain hiding from a clear view - a very interesting composition - nice shot
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2013
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Wow a different kind of presentation ( never heard about Shy setting LOL) so I just can imagine on your image what that does - anyways the position you got from him is handsome as he seems to rest on his back - this image has a very special lighting - and lets him look like kind of being behind a curtain hiding from a clear view - a very interesting composition - nice shot
Comment Written 11-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2013
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Thanks Regina!
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you are welcome my dear - seems I will have to travel and will not be here for a week, will try to post and review still early in the morning - I had much tris of swans like that but my small one did not gave me satisfaction , swan ar so wonderful and for their luck their meet is too hard to be eaten LOL - wishing you a nice evening
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You have safe travels my friend. see you soon and thanks again.
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Thank you very much - hopefully I get a free space in the Airplane LOL - here the flights are still limited, small country.... but I always succeed when it is even the last minute - have a blessed day
Comment from DawnHold
Excellent! Great composition of this shy guy. Nice sharp focus on him giving nice detail in his beak and feathers, nice colours achieved with your layers and good depth to which the vignette adds. Very well done.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2013
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Excellent! Great composition of this shy guy. Nice sharp focus on him giving nice detail in his beak and feathers, nice colours achieved with your layers and good depth to which the vignette adds. Very well done.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2013
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thanks so much Dawn!
Comment from donkeyoatey
EVERYTHING you did is dead on! Emotional, touching and lovely in all ways! i used my high ratings, but believe me the impact of this one is off the charts good! Donkeyoatey
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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EVERYTHING you did is dead on! Emotional, touching and lovely in all ways! i used my high ratings, but believe me the impact of this one is off the charts good! Donkeyoatey
Comment Written 10-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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Thanks so much donkey! Wow, thanks a million times!
Comment from chickadee
I LOVE it Eileen! The end results with your techs and beautiful image of swan boy you have created a truly amazing work of Photographic art! First, the lighting itself, stunning, focusing solely on the swan boys while highlighting the details in his gorgeous feathers! The pose, not sure if its sad or he is in deep thought and mourning for his lost mate and what could have been had she survived! The b.g. adds a certain beauty while giving a softness to Swan Boy. The d.o.f. perfection and feel I can reach out and touch the amazing swan. Whatever you did you did it with a perfect artistic and photographic eye! WOW this is sooooo impressive!
/Chickadee
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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I LOVE it Eileen! The end results with your techs and beautiful image of swan boy you have created a truly amazing work of Photographic art! First, the lighting itself, stunning, focusing solely on the swan boys while highlighting the details in his gorgeous feathers! The pose, not sure if its sad or he is in deep thought and mourning for his lost mate and what could have been had she survived! The b.g. adds a certain beauty while giving a softness to Swan Boy. The d.o.f. perfection and feel I can reach out and touch the amazing swan. Whatever you did you did it with a perfect artistic and photographic eye! WOW this is sooooo impressive!
/Chickadee
Comment Written 10-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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Wow, Mary. Your review is thrilling. And it is so good to hear from you. Thanks so much!
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Its truly stunning and am in awe of the swan everytime I look at him! Your more thank welcome and believe me when I say it was ALL my pleasure! Mesmerizing!
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Its AWESOME Eileen!
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Miss you Mary!
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Miss you too Eileen!
Comment from susanlen
I have swans on the canal which runs past my front door. They are such beautiful birds I personally do not think you need to mess with photographs of them. I do like the pose with the head pointing downwards and resting on the body. I hate the vignette and never have liked them. I do not think they enhance images and I always get the feeling the photographer is trying to hide something that should not be in the shot in the first place. I cannot understand why you have messed with the colours either. For me, the bird looks like he has been swimming in very dirty waters! The bill is the wrong colour too. Sorry but seeing these in real life every day, I cannot appreciate your alterations to this shot. Going against the flow of opinions I know, but sticking to my guns on this one!
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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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I have swans on the canal which runs past my front door. They are such beautiful birds I personally do not think you need to mess with photographs of them. I do like the pose with the head pointing downwards and resting on the body. I hate the vignette and never have liked them. I do not think they enhance images and I always get the feeling the photographer is trying to hide something that should not be in the shot in the first place. I cannot understand why you have messed with the colours either. For me, the bird looks like he has been swimming in very dirty waters! The bill is the wrong colour too. Sorry but seeing these in real life every day, I cannot appreciate your alterations to this shot. Going against the flow of opinions I know, but sticking to my guns on this one!
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Comment Written 10-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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You are certainly entitled to your opinions. And I do appreciate your review. Thank you.
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Hi again and many thanks for your response - and graciousness!
Comment from shoregrass
Stupendous!! I am totally mesmerized by your photo. I appreciate how you explained what you did. I am a newbie and not too familiar with more complex adjustments. Your choices are perfection and turned out a magnificent piece of art. I am glad I joined FAR.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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Stupendous!! I am totally mesmerized by your photo. I appreciate how you explained what you did. I am a newbie and not too familiar with more complex adjustments. Your choices are perfection and turned out a magnificent piece of art. I am glad I joined FAR.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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Welcome aboard shore grass. And many thanks for your review.
Comment from JB Stevenson
Very nice and dramatic. Good focus, detail and composition. Good lighting. I like the vignette surrounding the miage. Thanks for sharing with FAR.
JB
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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Very nice and dramatic. Good focus, detail and composition. Good lighting. I like the vignette surrounding the miage. Thanks for sharing with FAR.
JB
Comment Written 10-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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Thanks so much for your review JB!
Comment from careydils
SOOOO very gorgeous! I really love this one and the pose he is giving you. Very submissive, graceful... Changing it to monotone and selective color is brilliant for this shot. I also like the texture to the shot. Beautiful lighting and detail. This is one is really pretty, but all your shots are.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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SOOOO very gorgeous! I really love this one and the pose he is giving you. Very submissive, graceful... Changing it to monotone and selective color is brilliant for this shot. I also like the texture to the shot. Beautiful lighting and detail. This is one is really pretty, but all your shots are.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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Aw, thanks Carey!
Comment from Taff Murray
I love this shot. It is so striking with great impact the second you set eyes on it. The treatment to give it the detail and tonality is fantastic. The vignette really focuses all of the attention right into the centre of frame. I love the colour pop of the orange beak to just bring a touch of colour back in. All very well framed and composed with great creativity in the treatment.
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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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I love this shot. It is so striking with great impact the second you set eyes on it. The treatment to give it the detail and tonality is fantastic. The vignette really focuses all of the attention right into the centre of frame. I love the colour pop of the orange beak to just bring a touch of colour back in. All very well framed and composed with great creativity in the treatment.
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Comment Written 10-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013
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Wow, thanks so much for your review of my piece Andy. It is so very much appreciated!