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Photographer  David Hofmann {Karma:22223}
Project #52 Patterns in Nature Camera Model Nikon F5
Categories Nature
Wildlife
Film Format
Portfolio animals
Lens Nikon  300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AF-S
Uploaded 11/23/2005 Film / Memory Type Kodan ED 200
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Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 103 Rating
6.40
/ 34 Ratings
Location City -  Munich
State - 
Country - Germany   Germany
About I just love how the light playes in their wings and the water splashing
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There are 103 Comments in 1 Pages
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N3ma  Allah Hisham N3ma Allah Hisham   {K:5465} 6/5/2006
WONDERFUL +7

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 5/8/2006
Stunning.

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jessie voigts   {K:6772} 5/4/2006
wow!! incredible capture. great job!

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Pamela Ellman   {K:-3} 5/1/2006
This photo is breathtaking.

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Maria Michalina   {K:890} 4/30/2006
Great capture David! An impressive picture, great shot, wonderfull light
Congratulations! 7+++!!!
Maria

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Neven S. Neven S.   {K:1642} 4/30/2006
exelant, wonderful..

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Annie Wisard   {K:93} 4/29/2006
Thanks to god for wonderful photographers who take the time to capture such irreplacable moments.,..

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Sam Kh Sam Kh   {K:19017} 4/7/2006
fantastic shot
very beautiful image
well done

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joanna ewa   {K:8061} 4/4/2006
congratulation:)))))))))))

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 4/3/2006
Stunning capture David . . . and well deserved award!

...Regards,
...Doyle I <-----

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Larissa Nazarova Larissa Nazarova   {K:12118} 3/29/2006
Congratulations with BIP, David! It's a beautiful shot and great moment.
My regards, Larissa

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Linda Mac Donald   {K:1892} 3/29/2006
Wow Great shot. so well done. Perfect timing perfect light and composition. Just beautiful

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Edith Krueger-Nye Edith Krueger-Nye   {K:451} 3/13/2006
Hi David
I wish I could have been there.
Best picture I have seen in a long time
Edith

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joanna ewa   {K:8061} 3/13/2006
wow: congratulation - super moment:))

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garibe ashena garibe ashena   {K:511} 2/25/2006
ok very nice

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John Pitman   {K:8473} 2/24/2006
Great capture. Well deserved award. John

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João F * Photography João F * Photography   {K:41945} 2/22/2006
Excelent work here congratulations for BIP dear David!
my best regards
joão

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Darlene Boucher   {K:15739} 2/18/2006
Congratulations on a very well deserved award David!! Beautiful image, I love the motion! Wonderfully done my friend! Darlene

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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 2/18/2006
Beautiful action shot of these fantastic birds David!
Swans make such great subjects. They are wonderful models!
Andre

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Michael Grace-Martin   {K:10183} 2/13/2006
Great light, colors, composition, action. Congrats.

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Judit Kovacs Judit Kovacs   {K:563} 2/13/2006
Wow, amazing shot! Congratulations!

Judit

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Shirley Grove Shirley Grove   {K:5514} 2/13/2006
Fantastic capture - well deserved award David!!!

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Pinar BARIM   {K:24} 2/8/2006
HI DAVID! YOU CAUGHT ACTION VERY GOOD. BRAVO! I AM LOOKİNG FOR NEW PHOTOS.

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Umberto Fortini Umberto Fortini   {K:3309} 2/7/2006
Beutifull capture!
Congrats, David!
Umberto

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Ayman AlJammaz Ayman AlJammaz   {K:485} 2/4/2006
simply .. WOW

congrats on a well deserved award.

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 2/3/2006
new view.. STUNNING!
roby

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Enache George Enache George   {K:492} 2/2/2006
wie der rumaener es sagt : BRICI ! ...er meint es sei super :)

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Elena Zabelina   {K:23212} 1/28/2006
Amazing....

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David Hofmann   {K:22223} 1/25/2006
thanks so much karen and everyone else for all the comments! It is appreciated!

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vanessa shakesheff vanessa shakesheff   {K:68840} 1/24/2006
fantastic picture the award is rightly yours.best wishes nessa

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whoiswho t whoiswho t   {K:10700} 1/24/2006
perfect beauty!

bravo.

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Tim Long Tim Long   {K:9228} 1/24/2006
Fantastic image, David. Bravo.
Tim

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Vijay Kurhade   {K:10118} 1/22/2006
very nice, a masterpeice
keep shooting

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Mohamed Banna Mohamed Banna   {K:34237} 1/22/2006
congratulations

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karen clarke karen clarke   {K:18893} 1/17/2006
Wow! Great shot David, you have caught them at the most perfect moment with the splash and the wings spreading out to take off. The light on their wings and the splashing water is fantastic almost magical. This has to be one of the best and most favorite of the bird photos I have seen. Well done~

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Ann Nida Ann Nida   {K:45248} 1/17/2006
Just saw this on the front page David. It's absolutely stunning. Congratulations for the award. It's well deserved. It's a breathtaking image.

Cheers - Ann :)

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Willie Sanford   {K:108} 1/10/2006
Angelically hectic! Well done.

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Simone Tagliaferri Simone Tagliaferri   {K:28180} 12/27/2005
CAPOLAVORO!

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Enache George Enache George   {K:492} 12/11/2005
Hello David. Nice contre jour light, moment was well caught !

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Jenny Escalante   {K:-182} 12/11/2005
What a wonderful capture!!!

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Gorilla  K Gorilla  K   {K:17526} 12/10/2005
wow...gorgeous...simply wonderful work...congrats for a BIP !!!

best regards,
Winfried

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Lori Stitt   {K:75282} 12/9/2005
WOW...I love everything about this lovely photograph! It's just beautiful!
The motion, two colors, the repetition of the birds and highlights in the background, all work together to make this a masterpiece!!!

Congrats on the much deserved recognition!

Lori :)

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Rona H. Rona H.   {K:71} 12/9/2005
Stunning! very beautiful capture and I love the light on the water very much. Impressive ^_^

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Shereefa Ls4   {K:1412} 12/8/2005
It is really a great Photo..
It reminds me in swan lake...
As you said.. the reflections of light are great and the splashes too..
It is certainly a great moment to capture..
Great moments and great exposure..
Well done

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Ehdae  (Abullha AL Hazza)   {K:4725} 12/7/2005
congrats for a well deserved BIP!

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Gustavo Scheverin Gustavo Scheverin   {K:164501} 12/6/2005
WOW!, que espectacular captura!
Felicitaciones por el merecido premio!

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Cristina D Cristina D   {K:8080} 12/4/2005
I see ur photo like a fine art.
Beautiful compo, light and tones.
Great moment captured!

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Gayle's Eclectic Photos Gayle's Eclectic Photos   {K:91109} 12/4/2005
hi, congrats for a well deserved BIP!
Breathtakingly refreshing image executed so well...perfect timing and i,too,love the light play on the wings which gives comp a magical appeal,David....regards and happy holidays! ~gayle
7+

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Hanggan Situmorang Hanggan Situmorang   {K:37833} 12/3/2005
David, I've just seen this in the front page; somehow I missed to comment this beautiful photo. Congratulations for the award, my friend!

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Nasr Amer   {K:90} 12/3/2005
a moment like this i could wait a life time to take it, very nice colors and timing, excellent

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Pat Fruen Pat Fruen   {K:12076} 12/3/2005
Richly deserved award. Do you have this enlarged big and framed in your home? You should!

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 12/3/2005
magnifiscent!!!!! such a fine composition!!!!! very well deserved award dear David!!!! congratulations
Marian

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 12/1/2005
congrats for the perfect BIP my friend..
roby

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kike Calvo kike Calvo   {K:11291} 12/1/2005
Fantástica y espectacular. 7+
Congratulations!
Un saludo
kike

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Mary Brown   {K:71879} 12/1/2005
Congratulations on BIP. This is, indded, a very beautiful picture. I really like the sence of motion shown by the feet and the water splashes. The dancing light really is gorgeous.
Mary

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Pat Snelling Weiner   {K:1920} 12/1/2005
Stunning! Well deserved! Pat

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Janet B Janet B   {K:16139} 12/1/2005
Back to say CONGRATS on the BIP!
Well deserved for this gorgeous shot, David!

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Claudio Bonaccorsi   {K:2146} 12/1/2005
Bellissima fotografia, veramente una syupenda realizzazione, complimenti.

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Chelsea Burke   {K:5750} 12/1/2005
Love the lighting, gives it a dreamy effect. Great capture!

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cessy karina   {K:14205} 12/1/2005
fantastic !!! great capture of these swans
the light really superb
congratulation

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 11/30/2005
CONGRATS...
roby

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Roberto Okamura   {K:22851} 11/30/2005
Excellent capture David!
Very beautiful nature momment!
Congrats!
Roberto.

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Golboo Fiuzy   {K:2359} 11/30/2005
Wow!
It's great. Such a beautiful momment.
Congratulation.
Golboo.

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Stanisa Martinovic   {K:1478} 11/30/2005
Excellent! S.M.

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Nigel Watts.   {K:5180} 11/30/2005
Wonderful motion and light, and BIP too
Great photograph
Nigel

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Adrian Bugariu Adrian Bugariu   {K:554} 11/30/2005
Amazing picture and great work. Well done!

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Paul's Photos Paul's Photos   {K:35235} 11/30/2005
excellent capture.. love the image.. great work, congrats on the BIP

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Mort Gage   {K:2743} 11/30/2005
Congrats! Beautiful Work!

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Trish McCoy Trish McCoy   {K:15897} 11/30/2005
wow!!! I love the light in their wings too. this is a spectacular image. congrats here.

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Caterina  Berimballi Caterina  Berimballi   {K:27299} 11/30/2005
Breathtaking beauty.
Congratulations David!
Well deserved.

Cheers
Rina

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Mari Mar   {K:11469} 11/30/2005
A magic poem, bravo, David, excellent, 10/10!

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Dev    {K:3547} 11/30/2005
This is heavenly. Amazing capture. You know what, according to Indian mythology, this bird is the vehicle of one of the Gods. in this pic, seems it's comedown for a visit to earth.

right into my favs.

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 11/30/2005
Wow....incredible image. The lighting and the amount of action within this shot makes it a winner.

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CorrieLynn Jacobsen CorrieLynn Jacobsen   {K:9882} 11/29/2005
Wow David, this is amazing! Has an extremely mystical feeling about it. Something about the lighting and the way that the water makes 'sparkles'. Fantastic!

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David Hofmann   {K:22223} 11/29/2005
Thanks a lot Louise! This is the original framing, no cropping. But to get this shot I spend many day going to the same spot shooting the swans over and over again. After I while you can predict where they are going and where to stand to get the perfect framing. :)

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Louise Vessey   {K:13862} 11/29/2005
Wow, well that light just makes this image SING!! Well done! Curious how much cropping you did to get it this perfect?

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KEVIN TEMPLE   {K:8657} 11/28/2005
great capture my friend

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Kiarang Alaei Kiarang Alaei   {K:49415} 11/27/2005
This is perfect as using shutter speed and decisive moment, deserve for awards. bravo!

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Rashed Abdulla Rashed Abdulla   {K:163889} 11/27/2005
this must be a rare image,very creative and so plesent to view,very great moment been captured here,very bestregards my friend.

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jacques brisebois   {K:73883} 11/27/2005
simply wonderful

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ricardo longhi-frantz   {K:9628} 11/26/2005
stunning capture! lovely at all!

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stingRay pt.4 . stingRay pt.4 .   {K:250401} 11/25/2005
FANTASTIC David...Great capture of the swans' takeoff. Best wishes...Ray

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Bryan Jarmain   {K:11941} 11/25/2005
Lovely bright whites. A difficult shot to expose handled perfectly. Well done, David. Very impressed.

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Amna Al Shamsi   {K:21795} 11/25/2005
Stunning!

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David Hofmann   {K:22223} 11/24/2005
thanks so much Roberto!

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 11/24/2005
..is also a marvellous backlight...
;)
roby

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 11/24/2005
wooww david.
absolutely wonderful my friend.. yesterday i have seen this one. and with the calm today my reviwìewing!!is excelent fantastic.. a great mood and soft focusing, perfect for the speedy moment..
in my favorites image and congrats, my best wishes..
roby
7+

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David Hofmann   {K:22223} 11/24/2005
thanks Carsten, I added a layer of a blured duplicate in screen mode over the original.

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David Hofmann   {K:22223} 11/24/2005
thanks Stefan, I took this photos a couple of years ago with my F5. I sold it long ago.

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Darlene Boucher   {K:15739} 11/24/2005
Incredible capture David! I just love everything about it! Darlene

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Carsten Ranke   {K:14476} 11/23/2005
Very aesthetic composition with his pose and the others in the background repeating, and of course great lighting. Is the slight dreamy effect from the long distance or PS ?

Cheers

Carsten

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Stefan Engström   {K:24473} 11/23/2005
Got your film camera out, huh? This looks great - the backlit feathers is what makes it - love the intensity in the light coming from them.

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Tomo Radovanovic   {K:12788} 11/23/2005
beautiful

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Lynne Stacey   {K:529} 11/23/2005
Gorgeous David!

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Filippo Giorgio Filippo Giorgio   {K:2158} 11/23/2005
Lovely and poetic capture!

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Philippe Hasson   {K:25} 11/23/2005
Cabulosa!!! ( great shot, wonderfull light )
Fantastic !

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Nandor Lang   {K:1257} 11/23/2005
Stunning shot, congratulations!

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Nick Lagos   {K:2203} 11/23/2005
Oh..... I love this one too

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Hakan AKIRMAK Hakan AKIRMAK   {K:15913} 11/23/2005
Great capture David! Congratulations!

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tj adan   {K:207} 11/23/2005
Love it!
Very dramatic...

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pan g. pan g.   {K:16899} 11/23/2005
Awesome work! Bravo, so beautiful!

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Chris Boivin Chris Boivin   {K:9030} 11/23/2005
Hello David,
An impressive picture, I like the action that you captured and the light on the water is excellent.
Chris

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Janet B Janet B   {K:16139} 11/23/2005
Beautiful moment :)
Looks like a race!

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