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Photographer Michele Carlsen  Michele Carlsen {Karma:146013}
Project #40 Street Photography Camera Model Nikon D40
Categories Photoart
Candids
Pets
Film Format
Portfolio People
Birds + Lakes
Characters
Lens Nikon  50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor
Uploaded 12/2/2007 Film / Memory Type Digital
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 605 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 50 Rating
6.33
/ 12 Ratings
Location City -  Lahaina
State -  MAUI, HI.
Country - United States   United States
About The Parrot here is FREE to FLY but knows the life is Good perched on the stand with companions, toys, and food.

I wanted to make the back ground as a drawing and the parrot and person to be real in this image as in a dream...

I would be happy & grateful for any help that I can recieve to make this a better image...
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There are 50 Comments in 1 Pages
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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/14/2007
Hello my dearest friend Paul it sounds like You have been very busy yourself- I can't write right now .... but I will write you & tell you why asap - but thank you so much for such a great help and encouragiing comment my dear...
love,
Michele~
xxxx

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The Pilgrim The Pilgrim   {K:64977} 12/13/2007
Yeah I know you have been away and there is nothing that you need me to forgive silly...
lol
Yeah Im almost sure were are talking about the same site. They want the high Res so they can get the best quality and larger size prints. I Have been able to upload so far up to 1 and a half megs which surprises me on dailup! lol
I have go about 25 up so far. Now the big question...Is it red bubble.com?
lol
I think the best thing to do is try to pick images that would be good for cards. For holidays
and birthday type photos and even like some special event type things and sports.....
Sunsets which might include people. Companies
are like magazines and new papers they want photos that stress people. You want earn as much
for single sales but you will likely sell more.
Thats not to say they you should let them sell print as well. Put it all out there. Just make
more of a swing towards the images that would be great for cards. All photo that are great for cards will be great for images as well.
It just doesent work so well the other way around.
lol If any of that makes any sense to you!
HA
Well kiddo it was nice hearing from you again.
Keep shooting and posting.......You well sell something sooner or later if you love what your doing......The biggest thing I have learn so far I think is......Shot what you want to shot. Know how to shot and if your loving it and shooting
at least close to right......You will get there!
Just dont shoot for anyone else. That ain't gonna to nothin for us and it never will.........

See you at the museum!

Ps....Catch up?
You have been gone havent you!
You must have takin a trip and left
the farm.......I like taking my trips
and hanging around! lololol

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/13/2007
WoW !! Thank You PUUL FOR YOUR VERY GREAT AND DETAILED COMMENT- ( sorry about the caps there)) I always apreciate them so much.

I have been on a link that does sell images but they must be very large..maybe it is not the same one- or is...regardless I would like to know it ...
Much love,

Michele~
Please forgive my late reply as I have been on a holiday and just got back..I promise to catech up asap:))

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The Pilgrim The Pilgrim   {K:64977} 12/10/2007
I like this shot Mich. Very well done!
It has a lot of blown out highlights but
there is still a fair amount of details
there. I like the harsh processing you
did with it and makes a case in point for
breaking the rules and coming out ahead!
You could do 500 hundred of these types
of shots and only get one or two that say
something great. But thats fantastic cause
when we brake rules that is when when we make
art! Some of the best images are made this way.
Great job of seeing outside the box as they say...
I might would crop up from the bottom to get ride
of that part of a sign in the lower right corner
sense its not all there and give no purpose to the
photo. then to keep the format the same crop off about
as much on the right side or to the end of that post.
there is really nothing there that needs to be there
and you still come out with the same format! hehe
just a suggestion you know.....:) I really like it and
think its a strong story telling image!
Wow you are a very popular photograper these days!
Have you sold any work yet?
I found a site which looks really awsome and they sell your
work and do all the work for you. All you have to do is shot the photos (which is the fun part anyways) and just upload and they do all the rest. If your interested drop me a line and Ill send you a link....I think I still have your email addy but will have to chect and make sure.
Great job on this one.
7/7's

Regards
Your friend,

Paul

Ps....I thought I saw you might had got a new lens?
or is the 1.4 the kit lens? I wouldent think so but
then what do I know! hehehe

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Mohamed Badawy Mohamed Badawy   {K:11828} 12/8/2007
Bravo michele ,, so successful W&B work , great details with perfect lighting mode 7++++++++++ .

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/7/2007
Thank You my dear Alicia for your time to view and to comment my image :)) I really appreciate it so much my dear ...

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/7/2007
Thank YOU for your kind comment my dear Nacho !! We had a huricanne here so my relies are a bit late..

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/7/2007
Thank You dear Asim....I appreciate your time to view and to support my work..Please forgive the delay in the reply ...
love,
micihele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/7/2007
Thank YOU my dear Mojgan..I appreciate your time to view and comment - forgive my delay in replies please as we've just had a huricanne blow thru -out our coast line and lost power for a few days!
Big Hug my friend,
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/6/2007
Thank YOU Robbie for the kind comment and YOU are so right about the upgrade for my software...No need to be sorry about replies I am soooooooo behind it is very over--whelming..Altho I am greatful for comments :))
Take Care,
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/6/2007
Thank You for your very kind comment my dear shadi it is appreciated so very much my dear :))
warm regards,
michele~

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Alicia Popp   {K:87532} 12/6/2007
Simpática captura, un delicioso momento!
Felicitaciones!!!

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/6/2007
Thank You dear biljana - I appreciate your kind and impressive compliment :))
Hugs, my little sis,
Michele~

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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia   {K:96391} 12/5/2007
great. very cool. magnificent. 7++++++++

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/5/2007
My dear Keith ...I almost forgot as I just came out of a huricanne we had here...
First You are NOT DUMB
Secondly ..it is maybe not a good idea what I was trying to do..to camoflauge the parrot to make one look at the image closely as so many times we don't and we miss a lot ..I did try to do a contrasting BG to show the parrot but with my knowlege and tools I was not able to do it- soooooo it was just an attempt at playing around :))

Thank YOu so much for your time and trouble to ask and to question comment & view ..It is much appreciated mate :))
Cheers,
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/5/2007
Thank YOU dear Gust@vo ..Your comments are always much appreciated ..please excuse my late reply we had a huricanne and no power for several days where I live ..very scary but all is well now :))
Hug,
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/5/2007
Hi Martina ,

Thank You for your kind reply - and 'this is the parrot I was speaking of ' ha!!

I agree with you ..our things are like anchors to keep us in one place - Me I like to travel and things can be replaced - Maybe I am part gypsy :))
A big Hug dear friend ....Michele~

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Asim Roy Asim Roy   {K:10051} 12/5/2007
nice thoughts nice presentation Michele, love, asim

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Mojgan Bahasadri Mojgan Bahasadri   {K:16243} 12/4/2007
Very NICE capture with interesting composition my dear Michele!!.....I like it ;)

Big hug,
Mojgan

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Robert Chin   {K:22282} 12/3/2007
Good to see you experimenting Michele,very nice effort with good tones in a well composed image.You will have to upgrade your software to improve your work flow.
Sorry for the replies to your comments.
Take care
Robbie

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Shadi Porooshani Shadi Porooshani   {K:11236} 12/3/2007
very well BW shot my dear Michele
regards
shadi

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biljana mitrovic biljana mitrovic   {K:48110} 12/3/2007
Very beautiful candid shot my dear Michele.I think I can not help you to be better,and wondering is there necessary any improve??
big hug my dear friend
biljana

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Keith  Growden Keith  Growden   {K:29240} 12/3/2007
Michele. Forgive me for being dumb but im not sure what you wanted to do. Could you explain to me in dummies language please. Cheers Mate. Keith

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Gustavo Scheverin Gustavo Scheverin   {K:164501} 12/2/2007
Agradable y natural toma!
Me gusta!

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Martina Riolo Martina Riolo   {K:7048} 12/2/2007
Is this the parrot you were speaking of? :-D Wonderful idea ... may be we all are like the parrot, free to fly but too much linked to our things, little but sure ... afraid of unknown ... A big hug :-)

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Thank You my dearest Pablo... I am working on the 'contrast' but when I posted this I was actually wanting the parrot to sort of blend in and not be as prominent so it would be camoflauged..just to make a person view it longer...anyway not a popular choice -haha!!
I always appreciate your support my dear,
A hug,
Michele~

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Pablo Dylan Pablo Dylan   {K:63918} 12/2/2007
Strange and interesting composition my darling!!!
I like it.

Pablo

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
My dear Nicki I am going to try to work on the problems You and Srna and others have told me and maybe re-post or at least send a thumbnail :))

Have a happy Day my dear even in the stormy weather :))))
love, Michele`

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Hello my dear Nicki ...I am so happy to learn more from my dearest friends....and I Thank YOU so much for this helpful comment..Yes the parrot does remind me of that talented dancing parrot you sent me-Lol!!!

With much appreciation and Big Hugsss, from huricanne winds ( 100 miles per hour))) and MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE,
michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Hi Paul,
I thank You so much for your helpful critique and could not agree more ...((after the fact)) haha! But I am learninig so my work is not consistant for sure ...
With much appreciation my dear friend ,
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Hi Parehan,

Thank You for your generous comment ...I have learned that more contrast would help this image along..but I am still learning --a lot:))

I envy your talent and I too wish you a Happy Day ...
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Hello My dear Annemette..

Thank YOu so much for the very good advise...You are a true friend that tells me how to improve my images and I appreciate it sooooooo much :-))

I must tell you I should loose power this would be the only reason I could not reply..

mMny Hugs,
Michele~

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 12/2/2007
Hi my dear girl,I agree with Srna more contrast and reduce the noice,but for the rest a lovely shot with this amazing parrot in the foreground...makes me smile and thinking on this video what I did send you!!!
Have a happy Sunday...many hugs from rainy and windy Luxembourg:(((!!
Nicki

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Paul Harris Paul Harris   {K:3208} 12/2/2007
I like this picture very much Michele, mind you I like anything to do with parrots,its a good image, but maybe have the parrots world coloured, and the rest b/w to complete your intentions

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parehan .K parehan .K   {K:27453} 12/2/2007
Very interesting capture dear Michele.. The lovely lady in quiet concentration..The beautiful bird singing:
I am already fundamentally free, so I demonstrate my love for all people, without exception..:):):)
Magnificent work, wish you a very nice weekend.
parehan

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Thank You so much my dear yazeed..Your comments are much appreciated as always my friend :))
Warm regards,
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Hi Bill,
I do appreciate your helpful and honest critiqe so I CAN learn my friend - I Thank YOU very much...
warm wishes,
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
My dear Srna,

Thank You sooooooooo much for the Great critique and the tips you tell me in order to make this a better image...

I appreciate it very much my sweet friend ..I always appreciate your comments especially when I get to learn something new - From YOU :))
Much Loveeeeeeee & big hugsssssssss
Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Hi John I see your POV and thank you for your very good critique and the tips to make this a better image- It is always appreciated so I can learn more :))
Cheers, My Friend, Michele~

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Thank YOU Nacho ...

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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen   {K:55244} 12/2/2007
Dear Michele
Amazing that this beautiful parrot stays where he is. I guess it´s nice for him being in a familiar place and getting fed:-)
Advice? Well, more contrast and maybe getting down lower to emphasize the idea of freedom making the parrot stand out more with the sky behind him.
Anyway I love the relaxed mood in this one and the warm weatherfeel:-)
Warm hugs
Annemette

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M  jalili M  jalili   {K:69009} 12/2/2007
A very beutiful and amazing exposure ............

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BILL NAGY BILL NAGY   {K:5783} 12/2/2007
Hi Michele, This has a mystical look and is nicely composed. It really does need some work on noise reduction as Srna suggested. BILL NAGY;)

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 12/2/2007
So very fine candid my Angel, lovely pose and expression captured, so very detailed composition, dream shot my darling, you only have to work a little bit on contrast and to reduce the noice, nothing else ... so very beautiful and great, I love it !!!
Much love and much huggsssss
Srna

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John Hatz John Hatz   {K:156973} 12/2/2007
it's a nice scene Michele, haha... he don't like freedom...becouse he must """work""" to find his food...and not lot of toys etc there... plus that he can be the "toy" for a cat! so, he thinks like us, lol...profit cames first! :-D
Nice scene Michele but I think needs some work on quality here, grain in not bad BUT lot of spots looks not good here, and also needs a bit better contrast, because the parrot is white and so it's background...
be well my friend...

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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia   {K:96391} 12/2/2007
very cool. marvelous tones. wonderful image. 7++++++++++++++

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Hey Roger, I appreciate your time to view and to comment , anything more is just x-tra, I am greatful--Thank YOU very much :))

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Roger Skinner Roger Skinner   {K:81846} 12/2/2007
not sure I can be of any assistance to you there cool bird tho

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 12/2/2007
Thank You dear pembe for your kind comment , it means much to me ...
michele~

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Pembe Emir Pembe Emir   {K:1347} 12/2/2007
nice photograph michele.. i like the spontaneity that you captured.. congr.
pembe

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