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FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: three is a crowd finished second in the contest "an animal in action"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: amid the swirling waters finished second in the contest "Leaf(ves)"
    liseworks: Congrats on your second place win. Thanks for entering my contest -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: springtime hues finished second in the contest "The Color Green"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Spoonbill flight. finished third in the contest "Birds in flight"
    Kelly Kiley : congrtaz!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a small prize finished third in the contest "Wildlife - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Sunday stroll on the beach finished second in the contest "High Key"
    helvi2: Very Cool Creation Mike, I really like the look of it! Congratulations on your second place win! :o) -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: going about business won the contest "Insects - Photography (a)"
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike on your 1st place win! -
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Great Blue Dasher won the contest "Dragonflies"
    Shirley Fernandez: Congratulation Mike ******:) -
    Kelly Kiley : Congratz!!! -
    Jo Calderbank : Great image Mike, congratulations. -
    Brendaartwork18: This was a beaut. Congratulations -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: tiny fly won the contest "the color green in nature"
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Recognized Artist for September 2019!
    supergold: congratulations Mike! well deserved; -
    eileen0204: WTG Mike! Your works are inspirations! -
    John Kotalac: Well deserved, congratulations man. -
    Freelo59: Congratulations! -
    Lorafina: This is very much deserved! I have been enjoying your masterpieces. Congratulations!!!! -
    willie: Congratulations! -
    Lucas Sizov: Congrats Mike -
    Glenda White: Congratulations!!! Definitely well deserved!!! :-) -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike well deserved honor! -
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!! -
    fotogran: Good for you!!! Really, good for you!! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! -
    Jo Calderbank : Well done Mike you are an
    Inspiration, always loved your
    Bird photography. Congratulations. -
    alaskapat: Congratulations Mike! -
    Brady Nielson: Congrats Mike! -
    Brendaartwork18: Congratulations -
    Brittany Haas: Congratulations! Your work is amazing! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: low altitude flight finished third in the contest "In Flight - Photography (a) "
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: An unusual specimen won the contest "Red-Winged Blackbird"
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!! -
    eileen0204: Congrats Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: drooping spirea finished third in the contest "Action Photo Contest"
    Linda Wetzel: Congratulations Mike! I am happy this image won. -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike......Stunning capture! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Why not Myrtle? finished third in the contest "Birds - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: The Manitowoc finished third in the contest "boats, ships, vessels, rafts"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: sunset silhouettes finished third in the contest "Yellow"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a walk on the beach finished third in the contest "Summer Photograph (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Red tail profile won the contest "Bird Portrait"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Pastel Sunset finished third in the contest "sunrise or sunset in nature"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Let's head south finished third in the contest "The Cold Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! The 2018 #4 Ranked Traditional Photographer!
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Mike! -
    helvi2: Congratulations Mike! You definitely deserve this honor! :o) -
    John Kotalac: Congratulations -
    fotogran: Way to Go! -
    a.samathasena: Congratulations !!! Mike.Good Luck. -
    Barbara L.: Congratulations Mike! -
    Freelo59: Congratulations Mike!
    -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Michigan Gray finished second in the contest "Gray Squirrel Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: The Glance finished second in the contest "Portrait Photo Contest"
    helvi2: What a cool shot Mike! Congratulations on your 2nd place win! :o) -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Which way is south, dear. finished third in the contest "A Story To Tell - Photography (a)"
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations for placing 3rd Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: the roar won the contest "All lit up"
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Behind every king finished second in the contest "Blurred Image"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: my backyard finished second in the contest "Back yard Bird(s)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a rare sight finished third in the contest "Wildlife - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: cabbage white in flight won the contest "Insects - Photography (a)"
    eileen0204: Congrats mike! -
    iPhone7: Great job Mike -
    El-mundo: Well done Mike, great shot and well deserved!! -
    Donna Ruiz: Congratulations Mike. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Cardinal Red won the contest "The Color Red - Photography (a)"
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: springtime reflection finished second in the contest "Reflections Photo Contest"
    Envision: Congratulations Mike! Nice work. -
    Sange: ;) congratulations Mike!! -
    Donna Ruiz: Congratulations Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: enthusiastic bather finished second in the contest "Action Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Blue Dasher finished third in the contest "Blue is the Color"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: It's a struggle finished second in the contest "Takeoffs and Landings - Photo (a)"
    Linda Wetzel: Congratulations Mike! I always enjoy your photos and I am happy you won -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! the count is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    Malmax: Congratulations Mike! -
    alaskapat: I?m not at all surprised! Fantastic image! Once in a lifetime shot! I?m happy for you! Congratulations!!! -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike .....awesome photography!
    -
    Sange: Was my Favorite Mike! Outstanding shot glad you won!!
    Congratulations! -
    ArtistCharles: Congratulations. This is an unusual and well shot image. Deserves to win. -
    eileen0204: Congrats Mike!!! I knew you would win!!! Got my vote!!! -
    Envision: Great work Mike, congratulations :) -
    Linda Wetzel: Yipeeee! Congrats Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Solitary swan won the contest "loneliness"
    nature rules: Yay! Congratulations, Mike! -
    alaskapat: Congratulations on your win! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: wading at sundown finished third in the contest "Trifecta "
    nature rules: Loved this one from the first time I saw it! Congrats Mike! -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations, Mike! -
    CorbyLinda: Congrats on your third place win. Awesome photo. Linda -
    Envision: Congratulations Mike! Your cranes are always a pleasure to view. -
    Sange: Yay! Congratulations Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! hawkeye won the site sponsored contest "Nature Traditional Photo Contest"
    ArtistCharles: Mike, congratulations on your award. Well deserved! -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike.....awesome work! -
    Malmax: Congratulations! Awesome photo! -
    alaskapat: Congratulations! This is a well deserved win! -
    Sange: Congratulations Mike :) -
    Barbara L.: Congratulations Mike! -
    Alveria: Congratulations Mike! -
    Jo Calderbank : Great image, congratulations. -
    nature rules: Congratulations MI Mike! Much deserved! -
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: starling (rear profile) finished third in the contest "Birds - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: oriole and crab apple blossoms finished second in the contest "two in one: animals only"
    Linda Engel: beautiful congratulations -
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: phlox with a flourish finished third in the contest "Flower(s) in the Abstract"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: lily on still water finished third in the contest "Flower Photos"
    Jo Calderbank : Well done Mike. Jo. -
    Linda Engel: Congratulations, Mike -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: on thin ice finished third in the contest "abstract in nature"
    Linda Engel: congratulations, Mike. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Red bellied woodpecker finished third in the contest "The Word Red In The Name"
    liseworks: congratulations on your 3rd place, and thanks for entering my contest,,great photo -
    Linda Engel: Well done, Mike. I like the woodpecker. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: the fishing dance finished second in the contest "Action Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Mating osprey finished second in the contest "Wild Nature"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Red showoff won the contest "Color Red"
    Barbara L.: Congratulations Mike! It's a beautiful photo! -
    Sange: Earned my vote... Congratulations Mike!
    Beautiful capture of Mr C! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: revenge of the weeds finished second in the contest "Man vs Nature"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Mike, earned my vote 😉 -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Winter Reds won the site sponsored contest "Winter Photo Contest"
    Jo Calderbank : Great image. Congratulations. -
    Barbara L.: Congratulations on your well deserved win Mike! -
    eileen0204: Congrats Mike... just beautiful! -
    Sange: Beautiful work Mike... Congratulations! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Christmas Greetings to all finished third in the contest "A Christmas Card"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Which way is south? finished second in the contest "In Flight - Photography (a) "
    Barbara L.: Congratulations. Mike! Great photo! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: 2nd Ranked Photographer of 2017!
    Barbara L.: Congratulations, Mike! -
    eileen0204: Congratulations Mike! -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations Mike!
    -
    Life is but a dream.: Mike, congratulations. -
    fotogran: Congratulations to you and your feathered friends!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: deep snow won the contest "The Cold Photography (a)"
    Life is but a dream.: You got my vote. Spectacular and congrats. -
    Mr Jones: congrats on the fine win! -
    Yogendra R Modak: conratulation🌺🌸🌺 -
    fotogran: A beautiful image. Congratulations! -
    avmurray: Congratulations Mike. -
    soulfeeder: congratulations ! -
    michiganmike: thanks -
    michiganmike: thank you -
    michiganmike: thank you very much -
    michiganmike: thanks -
    Dick Lee Shia: Literally a cool entry! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: summer splash finished third in the contest "Photogenic"
    Yogendra R Modak: congratulation🌺 -
    Lisa M.: Great Work Mike :) -
    michiganmike: thank you all -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: flight into the blue finished second in the contest "Bird(s)-airborne"
    Yogendra R Modak: Congratulation -
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: malachite underwing won the contest "GREEN"
    suffolkbrian: Well done Mike -
    IdstudentCathy: Congrats on winning the green contest. Good job. -
    Dick Lee Shia: A well deserved red ribbon for this entry!

    Congratulations! -
    Lisa M.: Huge Congratulations on your Win! Very Nice Show :) -
    michiganmike: thank you all -
ABOUT
Location michigan
Born 2/1/44
Gender Male
Member Premier Artist
Joined September 2013

Interests
cooking, bridge, gardening, photography
I shoot in RAW and archive my images as TIFF (13x19@300dpi). All the varied tonal adjustments are made in processing the RAW file. The TIFFs are most frequently just cropped and sharpened (High Pass @ 0.9).

Most people shoot birds as "grab shots".
I treat them more like studio shots. I have a room in my house which I use as a blind. I first locate a background (often a house across the lake) which I choose for color. Then I place the perch on a light stand about 12 feet in front of my shooting position and line it up against the background. Then I try to attract the birds into the setup. I made a small feeder from a jar top which is located just outside the image frame and I put sunflower hearts in it which are a favorite of almost all the local birds. They are used to this tiny feeder which can only hold one bird at a time and will stop by to check it out even if it is empty. Then you just hope for cooperation from the light and the birds. I collect sticks, branches, logs etc. to use as perches wherever I go and my trunk and backseat are often full of these treasures.
RANK
#34 Mixed Media Photographer
#5 Ranked Photographer
#2 Ranked Reviewer


Traditional Photography
5

Mixed Media Photography
34

Reviewing
2
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Photographer of The Month!

three is a crowd finished second in the contest "an animal in action"

amid the swirling waters finished second in the contest "Leaf(ves)"

springtime hues finished second in the contest "The Color Green"

cardinal in the rain reached "Recognized" status.

Stepping into fall reached "Recognized" status.

A long sip of water reached "Recognized" status.

Spoonbill flight. finished third in the contest "Birds in flight"

Fishing on Golden Pond reached "Recognized" status.
FANS
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Lorafina dara_rose Kelly Kiley
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FOLLOWING
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