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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
11/25/2014 12:56:12 PM
Konstantin, six by sis bulls are very common in the park. They have learned its a safe haven for them with abundant cows. Not uncommon to see harems of 30 or more per bull. This was the middle of the rut and towards evening if you settle into a trail that borders the meadows you can hear them calling and find a place to set up to intercept them. Burned foreground was because this scene happened suddenly and lasted for 3 quick shots. Got what I got :-D
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:57:36 PM
Congrats Darryl ! I like this ! The composition is excellent, the lighting really separates the butterfly from the foliage, and the black sets off so much more subtle colors in the wings. DOF is superb for this shot too. The way they seem to always be in motion they can sure be hard to capture with intricate details. Nicely done !
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| Photo By: Darryl Barclay
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:52:17 PM
Congrats Srna ! The soft light and glow really set this apart from a standard macro, brings the eye in gradually, well done !
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| Photo By: Srna Stankovic
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:48:46 PM
Congrats Marian ! Excellent photo ! I really like the soft palette, the colors of the boats and structure are near identical to the sky, making a really nice soft beautiful scene. Well done !
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| Photo By: Marian Man
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:34:50 PM
Thank you Nigel ! Im glad it came out considering im still on the learning curve transitioning to digital from film.
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:33:01 PM
Appreciated Clay ! Very minor touchup in PS and NikonView, getting much needed experience with both. Tried like crazy to get the reflection out on the upper left of his head, but i just don't know how. Im just glad it came out like it did !
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:30:15 PM
Thank you Fabrice ! That was my goal with this animal, to get a good portrait / Expression / Eye shot. I need practice and this was a good challenge.
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:28:37 PM
I appreciate that Jan ! We were eye to eye for a while, really neat experience, and he rewarded me in the end with this image :)
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:27:20 PM
Thank you Nanda ! Much appreciated! Saw your recent pictures - Outstanding, congrats to you !
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:26:12 PM
Thank you Paul ! Light and color were up to Mother Nature. Got lucky shooting through glass on a high key day, a good challenge to learn from. One of my favorite animals.
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:21:54 PM
Thank you Clay ! I have to say the new ( to me ) Sigma is working out well so far :)
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/21/2014 8:20:44 PM
Thanks Paul ! This thing was tough to focus on, a whole lot going on with its head, contrast, etc. And it woouldn't stay still ! Great practice with the new lens.
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/19/2014 6:58:39 PM
Barbara, I certainly hope you her a chance to put this series of pastel photos on a gallery some day ! This one along with the butterfly and cherry blossoms are simply stunning !! So well done and high quality ! I'm a fan :-D
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| Photo By: Barbara Socor
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/19/2014 6:43:04 PM
Very well done! Excellent execution and composition, well deserved award, congrats Pilgrim !
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| Photo By: The Pilgrim
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/19/2014 6:32:30 PM
I'll second the first comment , I really like your recent offerings. This image is composed extremely well ! Great color graduation that splits the image perfectly. The leaf adds a great spot of color to keep the eye moving over the scene. Can't wait to see more !
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| Photo By: Barbara Socor
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/19/2014 6:27:10 PM
This is an excellent scene Barbara! I think the toy adds some sorrow to the picture that gives it a bit more desolation and a sense of abandonment. Textures are spot on, a drabness that works quite well for the project. A definite keeper ! Well done !
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| Photo By: Barbara Socor
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 8:54:35 PM
Absolutely beautiful ! Well done Paul ! Gorgeous colors, nice and clean - perfect
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| Photo By: Paul Harrett
(K:791)
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 8:51:52 PM
Beautiful scene Maria ! I wouldn't be surprised if there were a few Faeries hiding in there somewhere.... Simply gorgeous image, love the highlighting
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| Photo By: Maria Holmes
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 8:48:27 PM
What can i say that hasn't already been said ? WORLD CLASS IMAGE !! Belongs in Nat Geo or Smithsonian magazines, or any other top publication ! Outstanding work !
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| Photo By: Marcus Armani
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 8:12:24 PM
Don't worry about it, i got a little laugh out of it, hope you did too. I'm no spring chicken anymore either :)
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 8:03:22 PM
Looks like an old rusty car hood with a washer nozzle.
Interesting perspective, seems more like a sculpture . Clever image !
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| Photo By: Sylvia H.
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 7:54:48 PM
Konstantin - I've really been enjoying your B&W work lately ! This one really reminds me of some of the "Old West" photos here is the US. Very timeless feel to them. Rugged, desolate, and a great portrayal of such a lifestyle. Very well done !
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| Photo By: Konstantin Yudintsev
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 7:38:18 PM
Im with ya there Clay. My goal that day was to capture as much detail as possible while still capturing them in the natural setting. Lots of waiting and wandering around for the right light, position, background, etc while not disturbing the animals. Dang Bulls are very active herding the cows, so just a shutter click and its something totally different. I wasn't too thrilled with the full image - too much bland color - so i decided this crop kept all the elements together well enough.
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 7:33:13 PM
Thank you Paul ! And when i see Greg ill let him know :)
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 7:32:02 PM
Thank you Bruce, i appreciate the comment !
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/13/2014 7:30:37 PM
Thanks for the kind words Darryl ! Yes, its the rut out here, usually Mid Sept thru Mid October. Im no stranger to wild animals in mountainous terrain, and is exactly why i use the 70-200 2.8, on the DX body it gives me 300mm on the top end. Plenty of room to keep safe :) The above image is about a 75% center crop, the critter was approx 40 - 50 yds away. More concerned with his ladies than me.
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/11/2014 10:29:35 PM
You know, im not usually a big fan of manipulated images, but THIS WORKS !! The vibrant yellows against a gray background really pops ! Makes me think early morning cypress swamp, with moss hanging off the limbs, faint calls of birds.... Beautifully done Barbara
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| Photo By: Barbara Socor
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/11/2014 10:18:44 PM
Stunning and somehow surreal. Beautifully quiet image ! Well done
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| Photo By: Debra Garside
(K:2869)
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/11/2014 10:16:54 PM
Thank you Jill ! Hope you enjoy :)
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| Photo By: James Wallach
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Critique By:
James Wallach (K:287)
10/11/2014 8:33:57 PM
Absolutely sublime ! Well deserved honors !
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| Photo By: Francisco Pinto
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