Looking Out Upon The World
From the safety of the cave21 total reviews
Comment from Glena Jessee-King
This is gorgeous, especially of the animal, reptile or whatever the proper name for it is. How you caught it so skillfully in such detail within where it is and yet see some of the beautiful outside as it appears to be doing. Fine job!
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2021
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This is gorgeous, especially of the animal, reptile or whatever the proper name for it is. How you caught it so skillfully in such detail within where it is and yet see some of the beautiful outside as it appears to be doing. Fine job!
Comment Written 07-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2021
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Thank you so very much for your review and grand rating.
Taken at a local zoo in the reptile exhibit. This is a Tuatara lizard from an island off Australia. The exhibit was behind glass and I did not see the lizard. I got on my knees and found that the cave was also behind the glass and the lizard was in there. I shot the photo from behind the cave and captured the lizard in the opening. Certainly a different perspective.
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Welcome. Beautiful capture of a beautiful setting.
Comment from alaskapat
Unexpected angle indeed! I feel as if I am in this cave with this creature, I like this! Well photographed with good focus, this image is sharp and clear, well managed lighting , you have brought out the detail in both the lizard and in the cave wall that surrounds him. I like the view through the opening too, colors and tones appear natural. This is fun to view, it's unique, I can see this as a page in a book for children that teaches them about the little creatures that dwell in caves. Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest !
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2021
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Unexpected angle indeed! I feel as if I am in this cave with this creature, I like this! Well photographed with good focus, this image is sharp and clear, well managed lighting , you have brought out the detail in both the lizard and in the cave wall that surrounds him. I like the view through the opening too, colors and tones appear natural. This is fun to view, it's unique, I can see this as a page in a book for children that teaches them about the little creatures that dwell in caves. Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest !
Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2021
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Thank you Pat. I like the idea of a children's book. I considered putting in the narrative that we often look out upon the world from the safety of our own self created prison/cave. When we do this we never experience the wonders of life. Life cannot be fully experienced from a safe place that we are afraid to leave. We have to get out there and Experience Life (with all its bumps and bruises). A teachable moment for children. "The lizard that was afraid to go out".
Thank you again Pat ~ Steve
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Wow Steve! I love that! That is a great storyline , seriously ! This would be awesome ! I can imagine reading the story to my grandkids and nephew.
Comment from avmurray
I don't now where you took this photo, but it really look likes the animal is in its own environment. I especially like how lovely the light is falling on it, and also all the fine textures you have brought out in the cave walls.
The photo is sharp showing such clear and well defined details in the animal, and the exposure is perfect.
The cropping is very good, and the animal has got a fine placement within the frame. I think this is a great looking and well taken photo Steve, and with an excellent DOF. I wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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I don't now where you took this photo, but it really look likes the animal is in its own environment. I especially like how lovely the light is falling on it, and also all the fine textures you have brought out in the cave walls.
The photo is sharp showing such clear and well defined details in the animal, and the exposure is perfect.
The cropping is very good, and the animal has got a fine placement within the frame. I think this is a great looking and well taken photo Steve, and with an excellent DOF. I wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Thank you very much Annie for your artistic and detailed review. Very appreciative ~ Steve
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You are more than welcome Steve.
Comment from Malmax
Oh FS this is fantastic! You must have had some inspiration with you when you took this...it's beautiful and a perfect entry for the contest! I'm loving the detail, colors, and shadow...
I'd even say this may be the winner...but then I thought I might give you some competition...
We will see!
Best wishes in the contest!
VO
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Oh FS this is fantastic! You must have had some inspiration with you when you took this...it's beautiful and a perfect entry for the contest! I'm loving the detail, colors, and shadow...
I'd even say this may be the winner...but then I thought I might give you some competition...
We will see!
Best wishes in the contest!
VO
Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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LOL. Thank you VO for the Fabulous review and over the top rating. I have no doubt that you will get a repeat win if you enter the contest. I know you will take one of your cool flowers, cut a hole in the back part and shoot from the inside out. Lots of potential there. And you heard it here first! Thank you again VO ~ FS
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OMG What a Fabulous Idea! Thank you
MY FS...I will have to try that..!
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OMG What a Fabulous Idea! Thank you
MY FS...I will have to try that..!
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Wow, a very special shot wth such an excellent result of your filter application - your picture is stunning from this angle and position showing this animal blocking the door - fantastic story telling presentation with an excellent frame choice, clear and sharp in details, perfect shadow and light combination and special general content - a wonderful shot, thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Wow, a very special shot wth such an excellent result of your filter application - your picture is stunning from this angle and position showing this animal blocking the door - fantastic story telling presentation with an excellent frame choice, clear and sharp in details, perfect shadow and light combination and special general content - a wonderful shot, thanks for sharing
Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much for your encouraging review.
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You are very welcome, excellent xoxo
Comment from MKFlood
wow top your really enjoying vacation. staying with indigenous life must be cool. do yall share the catch of the day? wink wink..lol. cool capture. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of thuis lizard looking out of the cave entrance is great. the image is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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wow top your really enjoying vacation. staying with indigenous life must be cool. do yall share the catch of the day? wink wink..lol. cool capture. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of thuis lizard looking out of the cave entrance is great. the image is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Ya. Sharing a cave with this ol' boy. I'm getting him fattened up so that he will make a fine meal (shhh mums the word).
Comment from shoregrass
Talk about an unexpected perspective. This is it! Not sure how you achieved this, Steve, but it is quite stunning and immediately eye catching and even a bit magical. I love it! Ed.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Talk about an unexpected perspective. This is it! Not sure how you achieved this, Steve, but it is quite stunning and immediately eye catching and even a bit magical. I love it! Ed.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Wow. Thank's so much Ed. I got this shot at a reptile house at a zoo. I got on the floor and discovered the rear of the burrow was covered with glass. The Tuatara happened to be at the entrance looking out. It made for a cool perspective. Thank you Ed for your review and great rating ~ Steve
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So very welcome, Steve, and thanks for the explanation. Very cool!
Comment from supergold
this should be the winner of the "unexpected angle contest Steve";
a great view of this iguana from behind, looking outside;
great framing with excellent sharp details;
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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this should be the winner of the "unexpected angle contest Steve";
a great view of this iguana from behind, looking outside;
great framing with excellent sharp details;
Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Thanks a lot Fred. This Tuatara was in a reptile house at a zoo. Fortunately when I got almost on the floor I discovered that the back of the burrow was covered with glass. Fortunately the lizard was looking out at the time. Thank you for the encouraging review and Great rating ~ Steve
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Steve!
It looks like a Tuatara!
( Is it? )
It's a fine looking mixed media photographic presentation,that's for sure!
( You know I like seeing the 'out of the ordinary' stuff! : ) )
'Good Show',man!
~Sean
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Cool,Steve!
It looks like a Tuatara!
( Is it? )
It's a fine looking mixed media photographic presentation,that's for sure!
( You know I like seeing the 'out of the ordinary' stuff! : ) )
'Good Show',man!
~Sean
Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Hey Sean,
Yes this is a Tuatara. The reptile exhibit was se up so that if I got on the floor I had a cool shot from behind the reptile and the little cave it lived in. Thanks my friend for your review ~ Steve
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EXCELLENT,Steve! : )
You're very welcome,my friend!
Comment from Way West
A wonderful photo that is also a bit surrealist looking, I thought it might be a digital composition. The focus and colors are superb and the angle is definitely unexpected! Well done and best luck for the contest!
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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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A wonderful photo that is also a bit surrealist looking, I thought it might be a digital composition. The focus and colors are superb and the angle is definitely unexpected! Well done and best luck for the contest!
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Comment Written 06-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
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Thank you for your review.