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Miguel Sanchez
{K:61} 12/24/2005
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Good reflex, you just captured the right moment, great colors, silohuete ok, i can feel the boy`s joy.
In a place like that i wan to live.
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 10/30/2005
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Hi Leora. Thanks for such a wonderful comment. Sometimes it is hard to grasp the programmes but once you start to see the results you will soon pick it up. In the meantime I hope you enjoy my work.
Judi
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 10/23/2005
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Hi Judi. In this photo you have rendered my favorite color for the sky late in the day - I just drink it in until it is gone.
I have heard your name before, as many people are grateful for your sharing your expertise on PS. I too always check curves and levels first to see if I can bring a photo more to my mind's eye.
I am not so acquainted with layers, though I am willing to learn. My husband has shown me a few things, but I am impatient. I did love one thing he showed me that is new that seems miraculous with skies - especially if they are blown out, but with any background - trees can be a pain. And it is Shadows and Highlights.
I will enjoy looking through the rest of your portfolio.
Cheers, Leora
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Mustafa Unsal
{K:176} 10/23/2005
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Incredible subject my friend..conguradulations..7/7
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Andew Gondokusumo
{K:833} 10/17/2005
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Indeed... sometimes simple things are best. And this is simply beautiful...
Andrew
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George Roukis
{K:209} 10/17/2005
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Nice capture. I'd like to see it as it was taken without so much saturation in colour. Looks a bit too fake.
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 10/17/2005
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Anytime Christopher. I am pleased I could be of help.
Judi
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Christopher Gooding
{K:2278} 10/12/2005
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Judi,
Wow. Thanks so much for your thoughtful response.
I appreciate your time. This is the kind of detail I love to study. Again, wonderful work.
Christopher
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 10/8/2005
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Chris, I would be glad to answer you and shed some light on my methods.
Before I start, you should know why I do it this way. As you know there are white pixels and black pixels and everything in between. White and black pixels have no information within them. If I expose for either the lightest or darkest areas I will lose some of the details because those pixels will fall into the white or black range. So I usually expose somewhere in between depending on the scene. I call these shots muddy shots. They look terrible but all the information is within them. As you will see in the image below.
I then take them into PS CS2 and work them. I usually adjust the Curves and Levels, BUT, only slightly...there is no need to overdo it. You have already captured what you saw...so now you go onto the next area. Now here is the important part. I DO NOT usually add anything to the image. I ONLY work with what is in the image. So by using Colour Balance Adjustment Layer I bring out the colour that is actually already within the image. By doing this I am enhancing what the image shows...but resulting in what was present at the time of the photo. I could easily go to Hue and Saturation and change the colour but I don't like doing that. My high colour series in my portfolio are purely from using the colour balance.
So for example...this image...I have kept the shutter speed down and captured the movement of the boy....but still retained the detail in the back. All that had to be done was to bring out the colour some more. If I had used a different shutter I would have had more blur on the movement. I could've gone for a wider aperture but I wanted the crispness of the range. I could've increased my ISO but it would have resulted in noise, which my camera is known for. I rarely take it off ISO 64. Even the shot 'Open Fields' that I posted a few days ago was taken at ISO 64 whilst travelling at over 100kmh.
The only other area that I usually look at is straightening...which I have to do on some of my images as they are usually taken on cliff edges and when working with children I don't usually have much time to fiddle with my leveller.
So you see...you have to see the scene in front of you and then work out what is the best way to tackle it. And the above method works well with most images....especially high colours.
I hope that helps you.
Judi
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Christopher Gooding
{K:2278} 10/7/2005
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Judi,
Can I ask a question of you?
If it's not a burden for you to share them, what adjustments (if any) did you make to the original photo in order to get this result?
Your work is... unbelievable. Judging by the number of comments, you inspire many more people besides me.
gentle regards,
Christopher
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 10/7/2005
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Hi Judi. Congratulations on BIP and being featured on the Home page for your terrific picture.
MAry
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 10/7/2005
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Thanks Magdy. Yes, this is one of my sons. We had such fun that day.
Judi
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Magdy Aly
{K:3686} 10/2/2005
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excellent Judi , i belive this is your son right? :),congratulation for the front page.
regards
magdy
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Hesham Abouzekry
{K:15927} 9/30/2005
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great perfect.
excellent.
H.A
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Igor Sivjakov
{K:4671} 8/26/2005
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Well deserved BIP!Bravo!
Pure 7/7
Cheers,
Igor
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 8/24/2005
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Thankyou so much SAM.
Judi
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Saad Almansour
{K:1101} 8/23/2005
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perfect +7
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Hesham Abouzekry
{K:15927} 8/16/2005
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wonderful & congratulation.
H.Abouzekry.
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B Bazu
{K:88} 8/16/2005
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Mind blowing
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Alessandro Borsetti
{K:622} 8/16/2005
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Congratulations Judi, your pictures are always so beautiful and poetic... another great image!
Ciao
Alessandro
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Ciprian Ilie
{K:13571} 8/8/2005
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Beautiful, very good tones!
Regards,
Ciprian
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luis pereira
{K:26013} 7/27/2005
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You mastered the sun. So beautiful and excelent work Judi.
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/22/2005
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Thankyou so kindly Ahmed. I am pleased you like my work.
Judi
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Ahmed Ismail
{K:19853} 7/21/2005
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I like your style! Great silhouttes with beautiful color. Am in a loss of words here! Lovely pic.
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ARMANDO ALCÁZAR
{K:42404} 7/15/2005
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CONCRATULATIONS MY WICKED WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dint know, how I didn,t saw this pic before:(
well deserved award Im proud for you , God bless you 
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Filippo Giorgio
{K:2158} 7/15/2005
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Judi...simply great!!!
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/11/2005
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Thanks Tonitonitia....hehehehe!! Children are so fun to capture.
Thanks for all of the comments.
Judi
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Antonia BauerleinSehnert
{K:30599} 7/11/2005
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Great title...Wow! Congrats again Judi. This one is amazing. This is such a sweet age, and you have captured so many wonderful moments in your children's lives. Very inspiring. Antonia
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 7/7/2005
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Congrats again!
Mary
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Maja Gligoric
{K:13528} 7/7/2005
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Yeah,definitely best from serie!
Well deserved award!Bravo!
p.s. it would be better without ball.
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Dr. Rafael Springmann
{K:89517} 7/7/2005
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Congratulations for another BIP, dear Judi, even though you don't think to highly of BIPs.
Best regards,
Rafi
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Tiffany Hix
{K:5012} 7/6/2005
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Perfect!! Congrats on the well deserved BIP on this amazing capture!
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B:)liana
{K:30945} 7/4/2005
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Bravo daer Judi. superb this silhouette with those wonderful colors. behind.
Congratulations for the BIP.
Well well deserved dear Scorpio!
Kisses
B:l:ana
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Bryan Jarmain
{K:11941} 7/4/2005
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As always, another great photo judy. Incredible motion caught here with the ball. As before, beautiful colours.
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Ben Mok
{K:4084} 7/4/2005
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Congrats for making front page!!
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Martin .
{K:24957} 7/4/2005
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Hey Judi,
Congrats on BIP and the front page my friend...
My Best,
Jr. Martin
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Jake Funderburk
{K:20} 7/4/2005
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Beautiful colors. The raised arms and the ball in the air create a good tension? everytime I look back at the picture I expect him to catch it.
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Yamil Saenz
{K:12434} 7/4/2005
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Superb capture Judi,
Your landscape is not simple my friend, is just another wonderful gift from nature.
Fantastic tones and colors.
Thanks for sharing
Yamil
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/3/2005
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Thanks so much Craig. I have been wondering where you have been.
Judi
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Craig Hanson
{K:7836} 7/3/2005
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Congratulations on your BIP Judi!
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moataz k. elkateb
{K:4971} 7/3/2005
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very nice shot very nice series Judi ..well done Congratulations on the BIP award.
BEST REGARDS
M O A T A Z
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Marcia .
{K:16108} 7/3/2005
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Yeah... sometimes we forget about the simple things and make life so complicated...
Thanks for remind us. ;-)
Congratulations, this is a wonderful image and well deserved BIP!!
Márcia
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Bryan Steffy
{K:4910} 7/3/2005
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oohh man this is stunning!!! and well titled.. perfect!
b
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 7/2/2005
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Congratulations on another award, Judi! A great shot with spectacular colours and wonderful timing!
Dave.
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thanks Amna. He was very pleased to see his image had got an award. He had such a smile on his face.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thanks sweetie. I am pleased you got to see this series.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Ahhh...now I understand. Well, to be honest...so many people expected me to do well in this project that I felt my images wouldn't be picked for that reason. So I am really pleased that I have picked up two already.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Awww thanks sweetie. I am proud to be your friend too.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thanks sweetie. I appreciate that.
**Hugs**
Judi
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Patrick Jacobson
{K:29151} 7/2/2005
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Congrats on the BIP award!! =))
Cheers
Patrick J
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Massimo
{K:5595} 7/2/2005
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great shot and spectacular siluette,nice color...fantastic.congrats.
massimo
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Angelo Villaschi
{K:49617} 7/2/2005
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Couldn't have put it better myself, Judi.
Neither could I have taken a better photo. Excellent. Well-deserved BIP on this one.
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Manu Antigua
{K:598} 7/2/2005
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great capture! congratz!
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Mark Evans
{K:17428} 7/2/2005
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Well done judi !! Another well earned award for you !! your work really does stand out and im proud to be your friend 7+++ .. cheers .. marky .
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Dr. Rafael Springmann
{K:89517} 7/2/2005
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You asked "What do you mean?" and I suppose you referred to my writing "I'm surprised there are only two on this page."
I meant that having seen the quality of your photos I would have expected more than two BIPs on your page. I've seen other UF friends with four BIPs on one page and the quality of their photos is, at least as far as I can tell, not better than yours.
Best regards,
Rafi
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:13399} 7/2/2005
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And yet another winner. Well done, Judi. Well deserved, too. These photos are superb. We finally had a lot of sunshine today, too. Cheers, Ann.
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Ameed El-Ghoul
{K:42215} 7/2/2005
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Another wonderful capture Judi, congratulation for the award, well deserved, I like the focus point in the picture, it adds a flavor,
very well done,
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giovanni guido marchi
{K:27040} 7/2/2005
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congratulazioni per il nuovo award!!!!!
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Amna Al Shamsi
{K:21795} 7/2/2005
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hey lady how many BIP ;-)...another wonderful shot for your boy. well done!
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thanks so much sweetie for your congrats and all of your comments.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thanks sweetie. I love this project. And a huge congratulations for you also. Well done.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thanks so much my friend for your wonderful words on my images.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Wow...thanks so much sweetie. I am glad you like it.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thankyou so kindly Carolyn. I am so pleased this series is doing well.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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What do you mean Rafi?
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thankyou so kindly Lukasz for all of your wonderful comments.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/2/2005
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Thankyou so much Patrizio for your comments on my images.
Judi
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Larry Hammond
{K:16631} 7/2/2005
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Great message here Judi, and another wonderful capture!! CONGRATS here also...
Larry
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Ben Mok
{K:4084} 7/2/2005
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CONGRATULATIONS my friend!
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Roland Lacson
{K:12214} 7/2/2005
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Warm congrats for this & "Childhood Fun", I'll just echo to what already has been said. Thanks so much Judi for the comment, always good to hear from you, cheers & best wishes.
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Engy Farahat
{K:11591} 7/2/2005
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Simple but Great feeling!!.. what a beautiful composition Judi! stunning sunset colors with a beautiful sky. I like the reflection & silhouette. they amazing. congratulations on BIP award.
thanks for your nicely comment on my photo.
ng..
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Kelly
{K:20268} 7/2/2005
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hey CONGRATS.....!!!!!!
kel
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Neil Scholes
{K:1919} 7/2/2005
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Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
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Darlene Boucher
{K:15739} 7/1/2005
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Incredible image Judi......beautiful and inspiring!
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Jason Mckeown
{K:22200} 7/1/2005
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fantastic colours judi simplicity is often the most beautiful
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Luís Lobo Henriques
{K:9002} 7/1/2005
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My GOD!!!
BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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milan
{K:254} 7/1/2005
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Another amazing silhouette, judi! Just love it!
Looks like he caught the ball well here :)
The tiny dot of Sun showing makes the photo even better!
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Carolyn Wiesbrock
{K:14051} 7/1/2005
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You are absolutely right about the simple
things in life.
This is a winner..excellent work!
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Larry Quigley
{K:12887} 7/1/2005
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Outstanding syhouette in front of an outstanding sunset. This is a prizewinner in my book, Judi. Very nicely done! Larry
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Clifton Jones
{K:10688} 7/1/2005
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Gorgeous...excellent exposure...wonderful composition.....to my favorites......
Clifton..............
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Dr. Rafael Springmann
{K:89517} 7/1/2005
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You just contributed another addition to my favorites. My congrats. for the BIP. I'm surprised there are only two on this page.
Thank you, dear Judi, for your kind comments on my ""Orange hat toodler", my "Autoportrait in sunglass" and my "Since 1977."
Best regards,
Rafi
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Lukasz Kuczkowski
{K:14687} 7/1/2005
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just perfect;
regards
Lukasz
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patrizio napolitano
{K:13119} 7/1/2005
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a precious and very beautiful image
patrizio
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Rob Graziano
{K:6678} 7/1/2005
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Wow! Very Well Done in every respect!!!!
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david henderson
{K:16659} 7/1/2005
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Well done Judi, this is a stunning shot, a perfect silhouette in a lovely setting, technically excellent and very pleasing, it has amazing lines of direction and form.......bet you love it? cheers, david.
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 7/1/2005
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Yet another wondeful silhouette! simple & elegant Judi
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Sian
{K:2487} 7/1/2005
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Wow!Another beautiful silhouette! The clouds around that setting sun seem to be outstretched as if copying his outstretched arms... if that makes sense
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22851} 7/1/2005
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Excellent composition Judi!
Beautiful momment.
Best regards!
Roberto.
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 7/1/2005
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Let me be honest here Judi, this is a masterpiece, but the ball in just not needed, I like the beautiful background and the arms raised to the sky its perfect, then there is that ball? by the way im giving this a 7 lets see what happens.
dont yell at me...
Marcus....
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/1/2005
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Hehehe...I wish. No, as far as I am aware this camera does not have a stabilizer. Just a tripod and a couple of remotes....hmmm!!
Judi
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Colin Cartwright
{K:15699} 7/1/2005
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Judi. Thanks for sharing your secets here! The (much used) polarizer, has created some strong tones which enhance this superb image. Only 1/60s and the only hint of blurring, is at the right hand. Is there a stabilizer in your camera?
You have some great tips for us, and it's greatly appreciated.
Colin
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Hanggan Situmorang
{K:37833} 7/1/2005
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I agree with you, Judi. Great photo!
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/1/2005
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Ahhh...thankyou for that. I am pleased somebody saw a benefit in the movement of the hand.
Judi
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Patrick Jacobson
{K:29151} 7/1/2005
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Like tossing a tennisball into the air... ;) hehe.. could resist! *dodges*
Such a beutiful scenery my friend.. I love this serie of photos.. great work that fits the project perfectly! Love that you have more focus on one hand then the other.. as it leads you to look at the beutiful setting in the background!
Cheers!
Patrick J
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Sara M
{K:12411} 7/1/2005
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Very true..
A wonderful picture. Beautifully composed.. 7/7
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/1/2005
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I know...but then again....aren't all Aussie chicks a bit spooky. Hehehe!! I mean, we say what we mean, don't take crap, and are brainier than most of the men around here. Is it any wonder we have similiar ideas!!!
Hey Munce....what's your give on this?
Judi
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Liz Wallis
{K:26133} 7/1/2005
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Love it Judi..like the other one, it is perfect... Hey watch that Munce girl, Spooky things happen around her.. We often and up at the same place on the same day, just at different times..she's spooky I tell ya..LOL :)
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/1/2005
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Colin. I had taken a couple of shots of the sunset from this angle before Nikolas jumped in front with the ball. So I knew what settings would suit this image. I knew from previous times that this angle and location would silhouette well. It was just a matter of getting the framing right to be able to include the ball...and of course to press the shutter at exactly the right moment to get the ball at that spot. I used an ISO 64, Shutter 1/60 and Aperture of F8. I did have a polarizer on, but I have killed it and it now only darkens the image. Whilst that means it works well for smooth water shots and means I have to have longer shutter speeds for these type of action shots...it also works in my favour for when I am directing the camera into the sun.
I hope that helps.
Judi
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Colin Cartwright
{K:15699} 7/1/2005
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This is so cleverly done, Judi! I think, out of the many photos you excell in, the silhouttes are arguably the best. The underexposure works marvelously. Did you use stop down metering? The depth of field shows such sharp outlines of the figure as well as the distant sunlit cloudscape.
The simple things are indeed the best - but so difficult to get!!
A sure 7
Colin
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/1/2005
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Wow...thankyou so very much Mohamed. I am flattered.
Judi
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Mohamed Banna
{K:34237} 7/1/2005
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well done,, perfect photo by all means, 7's
What a strong web site i just visit
CONGRATS
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/1/2005
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I have been hanging out for this project for so long...I was so happy when it was released. I can let my hair down and have some fun. I just have to make sure the rain doesn't stop me...although I still have some ideas for this project including water. Hehehehe!!
Judi
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Carol Cefalu
{K:8388} 7/1/2005
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Well you have this project down (smiles) GREAT SHOT!
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/1/2005
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Hehehehe...we are way too much alike in our way of thinking.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 7/1/2005
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Thanks so kindly Toshi. I am pleased you enjoyed it.
Judi
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 7/1/2005
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WOW Judi - what a sunset and what a feeling of freedom and joy! Great!!!
Jeanette
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sanjeev jain
{K:724} 7/1/2005
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u live in a beautiful place where dawn and dusk so colorfully ends. i enjoys ur landscape pic most of the i say it or not
sanjeev
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Kelly
{K:20268} 7/1/2005
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OMG... i posted and then went and got tea going.. and came back to us next to each other again..... i can't believe it.. i was going to post this last night, and then seen your's, so i thought i would wait til tonight....hhahahhahah..... i shouldn't have worried....
great shot as usual jud.....
cheers
kel
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Kiarang Alaei
{K:49415} 7/1/2005
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Judi, i like this series in your portfolio, because of all natural tones you did here, wonderful emotions, you have a great soul that can show this rare chilhood returnes, and congratulate you for the award on your previous one.
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Toshi
{K:11924} 7/1/2005
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Beautiful. What a great silhouette and colors in the distance.
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greg collins
{K:12273} 7/1/2005
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Simply magic.
Greg
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