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Photographer Nicole Besch  Nicole Besch {Karma:72664}
Project #56 Wildlife and Insects Camera Model Nikon D300
Categories Wildlife
Macro
Nature
Film Format
Portfolio Birds and ducks
Nature
Macro
Lens 80-200mm 4.5-5.6D
Uploaded 2/9/2009 Film / Memory Type Digital
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Critiques 75 Rating
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Country - Luxembourg   Luxembourg
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There are 75 Comments in 1 Pages
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Nanda Baba das Nanda Baba das   {K:78053} 7/16/2011
So wonderfully detailed and this drop of water is lovely addition, dear Nicki.

Hugs :)
Nanda

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 4/2/2009
Thank you Nalin!
Nicole

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Nalin Hettiarachchi   {K:804} 3/23/2009
great shot.

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 3/3/2009
Thank you again Ali...you are making me blush with your kind words!!!
Thanks a lot!!!
Best wishes to you,
Nicki

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ali ikizkaya ali ikizkaya   {K:11418} 3/2/2009
My Dear Master Nicole!
A real portrait of an animal. I believe you have a magic unknown powers while you are working with the animals. Personally I know very well to take the animal shots. Always you observe very well the moment and its beauty.
Perfect focus supported with soft colors and very clear details.
Congrats My Master. Warm Hugs.
Your Fellow Ali.

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/21/2009
Thank you very much Parehan, your comment is truly appreciated.
Cheers,Nicki:)

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parehan .K parehan .K   {K:27453} 2/19/2009
Interesting composition,the drop of water is a great touch.
Always peace and love,
parehan

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/17/2009
I'm glad that you like it!!!!
Baci,Nicki;)

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/17/2009
Thank you John!!!
Be well,Nicole

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 2/14/2009
superb and perfect clarity.. pease look it the drop!!!
***
roby
7

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John Hatz John Hatz   {K:156973} 2/14/2009
Excellent frame... almost like a......close up on the bird's face, nice one!

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/13/2009
Thank you very much for your nice words Susie.
Have a nice weekend!
Hugs,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/13/2009
Thank you for very kind support and encouragement my dear Ray.
It's my pleasure if you like this work.
GORILLA HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS to youuuu,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/13/2009
Heartfelt thank you Jan on your ever lasting support!!
Be well,
Nicole

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/13/2009
I'm glad that you like it Malules!
Be well,
Nicki:)

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/13/2009
LOL...I'm glad that you like my 'MAN':)))Thank you very much Teresa!!!
Hugs to you,
Nicki

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Susie  Peek-Swint   {K:7303} 2/12/2009
Stunning swan portrait and presentation Nicki ~ full marks from me ~ great shot!

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stingRay pt.4 . stingRay pt.4 .   {K:250401} 2/12/2009
AWESOME.....just fabulous my lovely friend. The details are mouthwateringly fantastic. I love the catchlight in the eye, I love too the droplet of water about to drip from it's beak. Pof and dof are superbly spot on. The details in the white plumage are just incredible, the clarity in the beak and upper 'face' area is absolutely breathtaking. Well done to you my sweet Nicki, such a clever girl. Another great big GORILLA HUUUUUUUUUUUG, a gentle kiss and the best of best wishes........Ray X

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Jan  Iwo   {K:6133} 2/12/2009
Beautiful portrait Swan.Lovely composition and lighting.Fine macro shot.Congrats. Regards. Jan.

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Malules Fernandez Malules Fernandez   {K:54810} 2/12/2009
Great!!!!
Wonderful and superb portrait, dear Nicki.
love it!
hugsmy friend,
Malules

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Teresa Ferraris Teresa Ferraris   {K:16126} 2/11/2009
What a handsome "man"!!!!
Beautiful and high quality portrait. Brava Nicki.
cari saluti e baci.
teresa

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Hi dear 'running' Bill!
Thank you very much for your kind words...and now I know that you are a swan lover as well;)
Be well,
Nicole

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bill smith bill smith   {K:5416} 2/11/2009
Very nice detail Nicole. The exposer is perfect for bringing out the feather detail. I love that drop of water on the tip of it's bill.
I took a shot that looks a lot like this one a couple of years ago. My Swan had just raised it's head out of the water so he's all wet. You can see it here.
http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1065656
Congrtas,
Bill

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
You are very generous my dear Aylin...thank you so very much!!
Hugs to you,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank YOU dear Shyamal!!!! Your choice of words makes me very happy!!
Be well,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Reminds me of.......?????;)Thank you for your VERY kind comments...you are making me blush!
Hugsssssssssss,
Nicki;)

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you very much Ken, your comment is truly appreciated!
Cheers,Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you very much my dear Paolo:))
Be well,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you Yazeed:)))
Cheers,Nicole

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
I'm glad that you like it Rustu!
Be well!
Nicole

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you Janina!
Cheers,Nicole

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
I was feeding them therefore I got him as my model...LOL!!Thank you for your very kind comment Gary!I'm glad that you like him!
Best to you,
Nicole

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
He came straight to me from Canada..for a bit bread..LOL!!!He will come back when the weather is warmer...LOL!!!
Thank you....BUZKA,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
You have to feed them Riny:)))I have always bread with me for them,they like it!Black swans we don't have here...I like them as well.But I only can see them on my trips or in a zoo perhaps.Do you have black ones in Holland?
Thank you mijn vriend
Kusjes,
Nicki

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Aylin ATASAGUN Aylin ATASAGUN   {K:13273} 2/11/2009
Absolutely perfect dear Nicki,
Congratulations!
Hugs
Aylin

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you for your comments Soli, I always enjoy reading them:)
Be well,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
I appreciate your comments so much my dear Ania!!
Regards,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you VERYYYYYYYY much Aziz:)))
Best to you:)
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank You dear Paul for your support and kind comment my dear friend:))
Gros bisous,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
I took it especially for you because I thought Keith don't know what to do at home so he can count the feathers...hahahahahaha!!!!!!KIDDING:))
Thank you very much and I hope that I could help you with my mail!!!
BEARY hugs,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you very much Sinem, your comment is truly appreciated:))
Hugs,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you dear Srna!!!! Your choice of words makes me always very happy!!!I really count the days and when I have warmer weather I will send it to you as well...LOL!!!
Thank you sweetie:))Have a great and relaxed evening!
Kiss,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you dear Shadi!!I appreciate your comments sooo much:))))
Big hugs,
Nicki:)))

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you for your comments dear Rasna:)
Ciao,
Nicki

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you so much Luca!
Cheers,Nicole

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thanks dear Mitra!!!
Cheers,Nicole

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you for your fabulous critique and your warm and very kind words dear Tommaso:)
Ciao,
Nicki:)

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Kind of you dear Mojgan... thanks for your visit.
Have a nice evening!!!
Hugs,
Nicki:)

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thank you very much Luciano:)
Ciao,Nicole

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 2/11/2009
Thanks a lot Ananda:))
Best Nicole

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Shyamal Biswas Shyamal Biswas   {K:5136} 2/11/2009
just beautiful dear nicky!!!! i like the drop of water on its beak. 7/7
best wishes,
shyamal

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Wolf Zorrito Wolf Zorrito   {K:78768} 2/11/2009
The whites are well retained and it stands well off against the b/g ( good bokeh ). Presentation is unique. And the swan reminds me of ...................... .....;)

7/7

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Ken  Phenicie Jr.   {K:6273} 2/11/2009
Beautiful Portrait with a perfect background and presentation, outstanding work.

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Paolo Corradini Paolo Corradini   {K:59552} 2/10/2009
amazing detail elegant portrait ;)
brava my dear
hugs
PAOLO

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M  jalili M  jalili   {K:69009} 2/10/2009
Excellent ...........

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Rustu Arseven Rustu Arseven   {K:1450} 2/10/2009
It's so cool... :)) Wonderful colors...
Warm regards.. Rustu

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Janina  Fikus Janina  Fikus   {K:5544} 2/10/2009
Great picture

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Billy Bloggs Billy Bloggs   {K:51043} 2/10/2009
Bird portraits don't come much better than this, the swan actually looks like it's posing for you. The drop of water at the end of the beak is a nice touch.
Regards, Gary

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Stan Ciszek Stan Ciszek   {K:56854} 2/10/2009
Hey...Nicki, how did you got my swan???
Send him back to Toronto.
Guzka...
Stan~

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Riny Koopman Riny Koopman   {K:102911} 2/10/2009
Goeden morgen Nicki,A lovely photo my dear. I love watching swans, but somehow they won't pose for me as this one has done for you. They do create photos though. Hmmm... a little patience and you might have been able to capture a more pleasing 'pose' of the swan, or were you trying for black swan butt? ...KUSJES

XXX

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Solmaz Pahlavanzadeh Solmaz Pahlavanzadeh   {K:5141} 2/10/2009
Fantastic compostion my dearest Nicki.
All my bets,
Soli

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Ania Zielińska-Hoşaf Ania Zielińska-Hoşaf   {K:61374} 2/10/2009
Excellen, Nicki! Such clear colors and good details, and lovely model indeed!!

Hugs,
Ania

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aZiZ aBc aZiZ aBc   {K:28345} 2/10/2009
OUTSTANDING , .. amazing .. 7++++++++++++++++++++++++
HUGS
Aziz

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Paul de Beukelaar Paul de Beukelaar   {K:26449} 2/10/2009
Dear Nicki,
such a nice and clear portrait in its finest detail.
So well captured before taking-off.
Pour moi les cygnes en tout leur grâce symbolisent surtout les coïncidences et des événements surprenants dans la vie de ceux qui sont connectés.
gros bisous,
Paul

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Keith  Growden Keith  Growden   {K:29240} 2/10/2009
Magnificent capture dear Nicki. So much detail. I can count the feathers on the neck. Love the frame as well. Have to show me how to do that :)) Please :)) 10/10 Big bear hugs. Keith

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Sinem . Sinem .   {K:9180} 2/10/2009
Hi Nicky, what a great macro!! well done to you. you got well the drop of water.
Kisses,
Sinem

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 2/10/2009
So wonderfully detailed my sweetie and this drop of water is lovely addition, so very beautiful and elegant and I do love contrast in colors with its head and b/g !!!
Hope you ll have better and warmer days soon ... we had for 3 days 18 C and from yesterday rain, snow and 0 C, that is not normal !!!
Take good care of Joe and I am happy you are going to Dubai ... wonderful !!!
Kisses,
Srna

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Shadi Porooshani Shadi Porooshani   {K:11236} 2/10/2009
ah very well captured my dear Niki
i like your presentation too
soft & clear
all of the best wishes to you
shadi

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Rasna 69 Rasna 69   {K:8916} 2/10/2009
ottimo macro...un divertente ritratto! :) belli i colore e molto dettagliata.complimenti! ciao!:)

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Luca Peccerillo Luca Peccerillo   {K:17660} 2/10/2009
Perfect portrait...so beautiful piece!
Be well

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Mitra Nademi-Nassari Mitra Nademi-Nassari   {K:28234} 2/10/2009
B E A U T I F U L!

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Tommaso Di Falco Tommaso Di Falco   {K:23819} 2/10/2009
Great image of quality and
nice portrait dear Nicki.
Amazing details so sharp.
Compliments my friend.

Hugs,
Tommaso

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Mojgan Bahasadri Mojgan Bahasadri   {K:16243} 2/10/2009

It's soooooooooooooooooooo beautiful image my dear Nicki !!
7+++++++++++++++++++++++
Love,
Mojgan

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Luciano Caturegli   {K:6609} 2/9/2009
buona qualita ottima luce

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ANANDA NIYOGI ANANDA NIYOGI   {K:4486} 2/9/2009
Just wonderful. Nice attention on details.

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