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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
2/3/2008 5:21:12 PM
Doyle,
Such is the beauty of the human race. We don't all see things the same. How boring that would be. You see it as a natural element. I see it as an unnatural blemish. My eye keeps being drawn to it as it sticks out like a sore thumb. I do find it very distracting. I see ugly con trail instead of beautiful sunrise, but that's just me. I tend to dislike any element of human interference in my nature shots. I understand and I can see how others find the mix of nature and man a poignant contrast. After all, we are just as much a part of nature as any other creature. Please take this as my 2 cents. I think it is a gorgeous picture as it stands, or without the con trail.
My best regards,
Todd
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Photo By: Doyle D. Chastain
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
2/2/2008 6:23:08 AM
Doyle,
Took another whack at it and I think it looks better now. Thanks for your input.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
2/2/2008 6:20:25 AM
Gustavo,
You are so right. Thank you for pointing that out to me. I re-edited the picture and I think it looks better.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/29/2008 11:24:27 PM
Hello Yamil,
I was just pulling your leg, my friend. I knew what you meant. ;^)
I am honored to have two of my "Ruffy" pictures in your favorites.
Take care,
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/29/2008 3:30:13 PM
Hi Yamil,
Turns out this is the second one you've seen. Check your favorites again. ;^)
http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1374561
Thanks for the kind words, my friend.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/29/2008 4:00:54 AM
Art,
You are so right in your comment. She certainly is a photogenic subject. Were you out on at Concession 20 Saturday morning? I hear there were a few people out that morning.
Award well deserved, my friend.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/29/2008 3:58:53 AM
Ken,
Just saw the rest of the series. WOW!!!
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/29/2008 3:56:45 AM
Doyle,
Superb colours and beautiful composition, as usual my friend. May I suggest you clone out that nasty con trail though?
Well done.
Todd
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| Photo By: Doyle D. Chastain
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/29/2008 3:54:02 AM
Ken,
This is just SPECTACULAR! What a great moment you have caught here. The bird, the fish, the water drops are all superbly focused and composed. To my fav's.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/26/2008 7:09:31 PM
Hi Joe,
This shot turned out great. We sure had an awesome day for shooting the Snowie. A bit chilly though. I have been to photograph this beauty on 4 of the past 7 days. Stay tuned.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/22/2008 3:49:50 PM
Ken,
Superb timing and composition! That's a tough exposure to balance. No sign of camera shake from you laughing either. Well done. ;^)
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/20/2008 5:04:46 PM
Joe,
Great picture of Jake! I don't think I've ever seen such a happy looking horse in my life. ;^)
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/17/2008 8:00:31 PM
Dave,
That would be great. I would love to show you some excellent birding/photography sites very near there so you will have some place to go when you come down.
Cheers,
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/17/2008 3:18:05 PM
Yamil,
All your shots are so superbly focused and colorful. Even though I don't comment on all of them, I look at all of them in awe. Kepp 'em coming.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/17/2008 3:16:05 PM
Joe,
Great catch, my friend. We should get together again soon. The Snowy Owl hasn't shown up in Navan yet, but I'll keep looking.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/17/2008 3:13:36 PM
Great shot of this dinosaur, Guy. Good choice for the POV.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/17/2008 3:11:56 PM
Ken,
This is a spectacular capture! Great light and reflection. I really enjoyed your series of pelican posts. They crack me up too.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/17/2008 3:06:45 PM
Dave,
When were you in Ottawa? You should have looked me up. It would have been great to meet you in person. Please let me know the next time you are coming this way and I'll be happy to give you the tour.
Where exactly was this taken? Well seen and captured.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/17/2008 3:04:10 PM
Hi Joe,
Beautiful sunrise! Well captured. That's a nice, bright sun pillar you captured there too. A phenomenon caused by ice crystals in the cold morning air.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/15/2008 5:11:16 AM
Joe,
Unbelievable!!! That is the best Cardinal shot I have ever seen. The feather detail and the raised crown are the stars of this pic. Excellent work.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/14/2008 5:23:40 AM
Hi Debra,
Turns out he was all talk. That tail was wagging a mile-a-minute.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/13/2008 1:37:09 AM
Joe,
Check out the eye. A self portrait. You can see the snowbank, backround trees, and me.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/13/2008 1:35:18 AM
Thanks Joe! He was a real beauty, and very big. This is a full frame crop. I was very close.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/13/2008 1:32:56 AM
Andre,
LOL!
I would have, but I couldn't get my hip-waders over my skirt. ;^)
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/11/2008 3:06:38 PM
Hi Doyle,
Ya, it is kinda white, isn't it? LOL
Truth is, this is a strangers dog that I saw in a park and I just took the shot on a whim. The light was harsh and the camera was set for bird-in-flight shots. I could probably save it if I cropped for just the head. The histogram did look ok on this shot and I didn't want to process the facial feature into black spots.
It is cute, though.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/11/2008 2:59:19 PM
Hi Andre,
Thanks for the tip. I had heard about that technique from a local birder. In this case it was a 4' deep ditch with melt-water running through it. It was just too cold to swim. ;^)
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/11/2008 2:54:50 PM
Doyle,
Good to hear from you again, my friend. How have you been? Happy New Year to you and yours.
I agree with your assessment about the light levels. Problem is I don't know how to do it without ruining the picture. This was taken in very low lighting so there is very little contrast to begin with. When I try to bump the contrast I end up with pixelation and other artifacts. My editing skills are lacking, I'm afraid.
Thanks for the comments.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/8/2008 2:03:53 PM
WF,
Shutter speed was 1/2500. Thanks for the kind words.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/8/2008 5:15:53 AM
Hi Joe,
The fog sure was thick today. Great mood captured.
Todd
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Critique By:
Todd Weeks (K:7636)
1/8/2008 5:14:11 AM
Hi Joe,
Nice capture of this very shy bird. Love the expression.
Todd
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