Sacred Buffalo
The Spirit of Nature29 total reviews
Comment from Shadow catcher
I miss stuff when I'm not on site for a few days,this is an incredible image, It does indeed look like a painting!I love how this Bison fills the frame with it's massive bulk,excellent focus as I can see the texture of the fur,the bits of grass from when it was rolling around attempting to remove the remaining winter coat. The sky is impressive,as it resembles an aura emanating from this bison. Just a beautiful photo for the contest,I wish you all the best!
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2020
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I miss stuff when I'm not on site for a few days,this is an incredible image, It does indeed look like a painting!I love how this Bison fills the frame with it's massive bulk,excellent focus as I can see the texture of the fur,the bits of grass from when it was rolling around attempting to remove the remaining winter coat. The sky is impressive,as it resembles an aura emanating from this bison. Just a beautiful photo for the contest,I wish you all the best!
Comment Written 30-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much LeeAnn. I am honored to receive such a wonderful review and a More than Generous rating ~ Steve
Comment from Renate-Bertodi
Highly mixed media creation. Shame I would love to see this chap just as he is, without the make up. Love his wooly face and legs, his fur on his back seems to be molting or is it like that permanently? You don't say where it is.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2020
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Highly mixed media creation. Shame I would love to see this chap just as he is, without the make up. Love his wooly face and legs, his fur on his back seems to be molting or is it like that permanently? You don't say where it is.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2020
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Thank you for your review. This photo was taken in Yellowstone Park. His Winter fur is coming off getting ready for Summer. Thank you for your questions ~ Steve
Comment from Browncat
I'm a Nebraska native, and the buffalo used to be the state symbol. The state should bring it back and pay YOU for the rights to use your stunning photo! Love the texture in the fur, and the overall composition and colors.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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I'm a Nebraska native, and the buffalo used to be the state symbol. The state should bring it back and pay YOU for the rights to use your stunning photo! Love the texture in the fur, and the overall composition and colors.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. That is a great idea to bring back the state symbol. They can Have the photo if they want to use it. Thank you again ~ Steve
Comment from ABG Photography
I just love this. And it so deserves a 6, but the buffalo's face seems a little out of focus. I love what you did with the background. The contrasting colors all work harmoniously well together, the tight crop of the focal point helps to give the overall composition depth and I love buffalo. Great portrait.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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I just love this. And it so deserves a 6, but the buffalo's face seems a little out of focus. I love what you did with the background. The contrasting colors all work harmoniously well together, the tight crop of the focal point helps to give the overall composition depth and I love buffalo. Great portrait.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much Aimee for your wonderful review ~ Steve
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You're welcome Steve. I really do love it. Hope you haven't been affected by the wildfires or the Covid 19 nightmare. Aimee
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Hey Aimee,
I live in Tennessee so no problems with the fires out West. Virus cases in our town have been very low thus far. Being prudent whenever out seems to working well so far. I hope all is well with you and your loved ones.
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Thanks and you too Steve.
Safe in sunny FL.
Have a good weekend.
Comment from DebbieK
Fantastic photograph of this buffalo. I like the colors of the sky. Good focus and lighting. Sharp detail. Nicely composed. Well done. Good luck in the photo contest.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Fantastic photograph of this buffalo. I like the colors of the sky. Good focus and lighting. Sharp detail. Nicely composed. Well done. Good luck in the photo contest.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much Debbie for your review and well wishes ~ Steve
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You are welcome Steve.
Comment from suffolkbrian
Very good close-up steve and the slight alteration in it adds a certain something,i might have left a tad more room in front of it though,but that saying you managed to catch the essence of the buffalo so that slightly overrides that fact,good one...Brian
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Very good close-up steve and the slight alteration in it adds a certain something,i might have left a tad more room in front of it though,but that saying you managed to catch the essence of the buffalo so that slightly overrides that fact,good one...Brian
Comment Written 17-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Thanks a lot Brian. I agree with your suggestion. Unfortunately I had only one shot of this and this is the best it will get. Thanks again Brian for your review ~ Steve
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your welcome,wellyou done good then
Comment from AndreThreeThou
I like how you edited this photo and gave it a more enhanced appearance. I think the way the orange in the background looks with the subject matter amplifies the effect of the photo, at least for me. It has this Native American vibe to it, with the buffalo roaming the prairie with the intense colors of the sun in the background. This close up photo has great sharpness and textures, and I think something like this would make for a great painting.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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I like how you edited this photo and gave it a more enhanced appearance. I think the way the orange in the background looks with the subject matter amplifies the effect of the photo, at least for me. It has this Native American vibe to it, with the buffalo roaming the prairie with the intense colors of the sun in the background. This close up photo has great sharpness and textures, and I think something like this would make for a great painting.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much Andre for your review and artistic comments ~ Steve
Comment from shoregrass
Impressive capture, Steve. Perfect framing and close up view. That sky is quite something and works well. Seamless post processing makes every aspect of the look great and artistic. An excellent contest entry. Good luck. Ed.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Impressive capture, Steve. Perfect framing and close up view. That sky is quite something and works well. Seamless post processing makes every aspect of the look great and artistic. An excellent contest entry. Good luck. Ed.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Thanks a lot Ed for your great review. Always appreciated my friend ~ Steve
Comment from Doreen Ingebrigtsen
This is a great photo, love the fact that it's so crisp of the bison That I can see the light reflected in his eye. and the colours in the background just seem to create a sense of fantasy. When I first looked I thought it was a painting. Great photo!
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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This is a great photo, love the fact that it's so crisp of the bison That I can see the light reflected in his eye. and the colours in the background just seem to create a sense of fantasy. When I first looked I thought it was a painting. Great photo!
Comment Written 17-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much Doreen for your detailed review and artistic comments. Thank you for your More than Generous rating ~ iPhone7
Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo i really like the effects that you have used the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great shot of the bison beautiful work here
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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what a beautiful photo i really like the effects that you have used the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great shot of the bison beautiful work here
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much.