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David Lake (K:3310)
2/10/2003 7:58:07 PM
We also keep our monitor calibrated and I see detail in the whites. I also like the diagonal lines. very well done.
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Andy Eulass (K:13435)
2/10/2003 7:56:05 PM
Just beautiful little bird. I love the detail you caught in the plumage. I wish it had been a little brighter, but the circumstances probably didn't permit it. Nice work.
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Deleted User (K:4598)
2/10/2003 7:42:29 PM
Well..my monitor is sensor calibrated and the exposure seems pretty much dead on. The white balance is a bit off making the blue cast but that can be fixed fairly easily with a levels adjustment with software. Nice comp with nice diagonal lines.
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Kevin Greggain (K:2572)
2/10/2003 7:18:45 PM
I enjoyed this. On my monitor it is a little dark, maybe it's just my monitor.. The shadow lines on the snow lead me to the water's edge.. If the water was still, and the reflection a bit more visible, this would be 100% for me, so unfortunately you will just have to settle with m 98.5% rating  .. Seriously.. good photo.
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Toni Martin (K:5092)
2/5/2003 12:07:14 PM
Wow, CJ. This has some gorgeous color in it. Very pleasing.
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Curtis Forrester (K:257)
2/2/2003 4:11:42 PM
I like the photo, but the limb in the center is distracting.
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CJ McKendry (K:1388)
1/26/2003 6:45:35 PM
Jerry - Thanks for the comment. I like the Sigma lens lots, but it is quite heavy.. because of that weight, had to get a new tripod (really needed a new one anyway, but news lens was a great excuse!). I have 2 complaints about the lens otherwise.. first, the weight of the lens makes handholding shots even at wide angle difficult and tiring, also shadow of lens shows up in shots when the lens is fully extended. Other than that, I'm quite happy with it. I too started with a Rebel, and went digital from there.
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Jerry Ilo (K:49)
1/26/2003 10:00:21 AM
Excellent! Really great deteil in the feathers. Overall really great. Tell me how you like the Sigma 50-500 lens.
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Molly Walters (K:1284)
12/26/2002 2:30:26 AM
I love this shot !
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Critique By:
Paul Dixon (K:282)
12/15/2002 4:48:47 PM
Nice composition! There is way to much contrast and all most of the detail in this magnificent animal, on the shadow sign is lost. Using an ND filter or a corresponding broadening of the levels should bring the highlights and shadows into recordable range.
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Sue O'S (K:12878)
12/3/2002 9:02:28 AM
Clark's Nutcracker, isn't it?
Nicely done, but I find the blowout around the eyes and lack of a catchlight detracts. In fact, the lack of detail in the eye kinda makes me think of "Children of the Damned". At the time, there was probably nothing that could be done since the sun was so high. Was this bird close? I recall that they're very bold around humans; if this was that kind of situation, maybe a fill-flash would have evened out the light.
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Suhaila SAHMARANI (K:213)
11/23/2002 1:57:18 PM
great shoot my freind, some times its good to take the shoot even if its not sharp enough, i like all your photo Mcendry
good luck .....
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Barbara A. Novak (K:306)
11/22/2002 9:39:09 AM
I like everything about this! we usually ignore the more common birds but they really are very pretty. Just a tad sharper wouldn't hurt. really excellent.
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Toni Martin (K:5092)
11/20/2002 11:24:51 PM
C.J., this is a bird image with a story, rare! Looks like a proper little social.
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Russell Love (K:7006)
11/18/2002 10:55:51 AM
C J,
Really nice colors here. Seems a little soft in focus, might try more dof (close down your aperture and slow the lens speed down). Real nice background! Keep it up,
Later my friend,
Russ
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Sarah Needham (K:2482)
11/17/2002 3:34:25 AM
Good capture. I see what you mean about the look!!
Sarah
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Aiman Nassar (K:11961)
11/17/2002 2:05:19 AM
Wish if it was sharper... it is a beautiful shot... and very nice cropping.
a
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Dawna G. (K:7709)
11/16/2002 1:56:06 PM
another beauty CJ! wow, this is just to peaceful looking, incredible capture at sunset. I love the sunset light and silhouette effect of the dear, I find myself wondering though what this would look like if the right area was cropped - just a little to take out the glow of the sun, but still leaving the sunset hue behind. Maybe its just me but my little eye is wondering what to look at primarily, the sunset or the dear...just a thought, still a good image. always enjoy your postings!
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Dawna G. (K:7709)
11/16/2002 1:46:50 PM
awesome image CJ - I too am always amazed at the sound of them taking flight. beautiful light and sky going on, the birds have a bluish hue to them, but I like it.
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John Myers (K:4308)
11/16/2002 1:39:18 PM
wow! i love the light on the birds...really catches the eye.
so many birds! ahhhh!
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Greg Summers (K:1115)
11/16/2002 11:22:50 AM
Wow - this is like an escher - the moment is perfect - would make a great jigsaw puzzle - or calendar cover - one of those images that seems unreal
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mary fazzalore (K:105)
11/14/2002 8:23:01 AM
The golden glow give a wonderful warm feeling to the photo. All is good in the world. Great lighting....love the water movement. Fab photo.
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Peggy Heise (K:937)
11/8/2002 5:37:34 AM
Beautiful shot! I too love the colors and the reflection. It seems peaceful.
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Matthew Sanders (K:36)
11/7/2002 7:05:49 PM
Very nice, I like the colors and love the reflection. Good work! -matt
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Anne E. M. Zang (K:4135)
10/24/2002 7:38:59 AM
I like the emotion you captured here. The angle you chose I think helps to more fully convey the intimacy of the moment...his foot over her leg, his hand touching her back...From another angle, I think a lot of that would've been lost. Thanks for sharing this one.
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Sue O'S (K:12878)
10/3/2002 8:05:01 AM
"Little boxes, On the hillside
"Little boxes Made of Ticky Tacky
"Little boxes, little boxes
"Little boxes are all the same
"There's a green one and a blue one
"and a yellow one and a purple one.
"And they're all made out of Ticky Tacky
"And they all look just the same."
Am I dating myself by knowing that song? :-)
Very cool, CJ. Very strong message.
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CJ McKendry (K:1388)
10/3/2002 5:20:26 AM
Thanks for the comment. I took this photo from an overlook in Shikahemmy Park in Pennsylvania. I was supposed to be up there taking beautiful photos of the two rivers merging and the marina and the bridge, but this view was what caught my attention. I couldn't get over how square and lined up this neighborhood looked from up there.
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heather martino (K:3648)
10/1/2002 9:18:12 PM
hey, its so SQUARE! Love the way you've got perfect side-on view so they look cardboard cutout. It's almost abstract. Where did you take this from?
H
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Christopher Brunn (K:36)
8/26/2002 8:42:02 AM
Fantastic shot! Great background. I've always wanted to take such a shot, but the Hbirds around my house visit so infrequently.
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Christopher Brunn (K:36)
8/26/2002 8:36:55 AM
Great shot! I have a small pond in my backyard and I can't get the frogs to cooperate ;-)
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