Comment from donkeyoatey
Not really anything firm I can put my finger on, but this just is not one of my faves..it seems "patch" background wise, and not as dreamy as it could be..perhaps if the edges were less defined by lines, and softer? Still worthy of five stars for creativity alone! Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013

Tbanks don!

Comment from careydils
Wow, really pretty Eileen. Love the whites! White is hard to work with but you've done a great job here. So pretty and delicate. Great pose, composition. Just beautiful.

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2013

Thanks Carey.

Comment from susanlen
Swans swim up and down on the canal outside my home all the time. I see them regularly and have to say I really prefer to see wildlife in its natural state. Having said that though, I do like the treatment you have given to this shot. Basically because the swan himself looks more or less natural. He does have soft edges but I like that. Seems you have worked more on the background and I also like the effects there. Overall a striking shot.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013

Thanks so much Susan!

Comment from Geokat
I like this a lot Eileen. It appears as if you have used a softening filter in the shot to smooth things out a bit while retaining the good focus and sharp detail in the shot.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013

thanks Geo, yes used topaz portrait smooth. Works for other things as well as faces ;)

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Swan is beautiful and certainly grateful to be taken care of with so many consolations he is getting from all of you - a very special presentation as you found a way to enhance him totally like if his mind is with his mate and all his energy is going to the exterior including all of you as he feels so well - great frame - great capture - very nice modifications, well done

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013

Nicely put Regina. What a lovely way to describe this piece! Thanks!

Comment from Sange
I APPLAUD your Creative side with my SWANBOY! It is like he is in a snow blizzard.
Love the eye, how he looks right at us when I speak to him and how you framed him here with a swirly curly circular motion.
it is like a dream of him.
Really so YOU and so Unique!
Trippin the Eileeentastic artsy FARtsy side!
Lovely!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2013

wow, thanks Sange! I have you to thank for introducing him to me :)

reply by Sange on 27-Aug-2013

I love the softness of this and how you portrayed his flirty side........he has been a swan angel to me this month. My heart was broken in two..and you and he helped turn my black days into white pure days......Thanks..I love this!

Comment from shoregrass
I think the composition is excellent and your effects actually accentuate this simpler composition to me. That is because they give the shot a more painted look than photographic so that the shape and form must be perfect. Keep experimenting!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2013

Thanks Ed, I promise I will :)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is an interesting shot of the bird.. The curve of its neck and the soft focus makes it unique. it an interesting viewing. Fine composition, soft colours and very good light makes this very viewable. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2013

thanks!

Comment from t mac
this is beautiful...love the editing...i always applaud an artistic approach to a picture...keep it up...i look forward to seeing more

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2013

Thanks so much!

Comment from click3333
This is so cool. He does look like he's posing. What a lover boy:)

Excellent
color
composition
clarity
initial impression.

thanks so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2013

Thanks Sheen!