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Meg Metcalfe
{K:6114} 12/8/2008
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Perfect composition and superb reflections. Add to that the spot on lighting... and I'd say they don't get much better than this!
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 12/7/2008
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Hi Joe, with your thoughts about your image I agree with what you have said about the crop and frame you used. I was just exploring tighter but I thing your original really is the one. Thanks for your feedback and thoughts. I really like your great images and there quality.
Be well, Stan
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 12/6/2008
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Thank You for your time to explain this to me Joe - and to add the image - it is very clear to me now --
Michele~
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Ken Phenicie Jr.
{K:6273} 12/6/2008
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Beautiful shot Joe, outstanding reflection with your usual perfect detail and composition, nicely done.
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 12/6/2008
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Thanks very much Nicole for the comments.
Have a great day.
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 12/6/2008
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Thanks Shyamal for the comments.
Best regards,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 12/6/2008
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Thanks Stan for the comments and the alternative crop. I really appreciated getting another perspective on a shot.
I like my crop for the following reasons. If possible, I try to include some of the natural surroundings in a shot to give it context. As well, I prefer my composition because it gives the egret more space on the left hand side. I find it troublesome for the long pointy beak of egret to be so tight to the side of the image. Also, I find the grouping of the egret, the branches to the left and the reflections of these items to be an attractive grouping which leads the eye in a bit of a circular path.
Thanks again for the comments and your version of the shot.
Have a great day.
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 12/6/2008
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Thanks for all the nice comments Riny.
Best regards,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 12/6/2008
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Thanks for the comments Michele. The shot was taken in a southern Louisiana swamp. One of most common trees in these swamps is the bald cypress. The dark object in the image is a "knee" of the cypress trees. It is not really known what their function is, but it is thought that they may help in providing oxygen to the tree and assist in anchoring the tree in the soft, muddy soil. The attached shot of the swamp shows a cypress knee. The knee is in the middle foreground. There a couple more behind this knee and another on the water's edge on the right hand side.
Have a great day.
Joe
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 12/6/2008
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You captured him at the right moment,excellent pose a fantastic reflection!One more time very sharp and clear as well!!
Be well,
Nicole
7/7
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Shyamal Biswas
{K:5136} 12/6/2008
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another great shot joe!! amazing reflection! well done!
All the best,
shyamal
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 12/6/2008
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Hi Joe, you are spot on with all the Egret shots. Your focus and detail are great. I tried a little different crop to really show off the bird. Hope you like it as well.
be well, Stan
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 12/5/2008
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Well done to you dear Joe, in capturing this beautiful wildlife moment. The lighting is superb revealing the rippling movements to the foreground. The focus is excellent,my vote 8+++
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 12/5/2008
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Another excellent image of this egret with amazing reflections - I am not sure what the dark colored object is on the top left - maybe a stick (?) However it does not distract from the excellent image of this egret and the reflections - I am just curious - knowing you it is just a stick but I had to ask :))
Regards,
Michele~
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