Balancing Bird
by bsatttu

Comment:
Seems this is a popular pose:

at eleven II
by ErinM

Comment:
Wow - The thumbnail does not do this justice!

The focal point of her look and her eyes reaches in and firmly grabs my soul's attention, which is exactly what a good photograph should do. The choice of using that fabulous 50mm f/1.4 here was flawless and gives a very nice tapering off in focus. Some would make mention of not having the perfect single or dual catch lights in her eyes, but I see her eyes as they really would be - reflecting life, not a studio.

Very nice. Very nice indeed.

Tathra Rocks
by Tim

Comment:
AH - this is better now.
I had saved a copy of the original one so I could see what I was going to suggest, and just compared them. It almost could stand another -0.25 or so, but then you start running into issues with people's monitor calibrations. This and it's new crop work well.

Message edited by author 2007-01-31 17:20:13.

Goodbye Sunshine. Goodbye Surf.
by ShannonLee

Comment:
I voted this a 3
I thought he was walking backwards to the surf, making it an entrance pic, not an exit. jk
Love the tones/colors here. Congrats on another strong finish!

"Put Your Dukes Up!!!"
by bs-photos

Comment:
Priceless!!
Great timing on this shot.

Day 24 - Bombshell
by Jutilda

Comment:
Yer funny.
:))
Kinda' cute too.

Tathra Rocks
by Tim

Comment:
Oh what a stunning shot!!!
The perspective on this works really well too.
Can I make a suggestion? A -0.50 to -0.75 EV adjustment on this really changes the mood and brings out the rich colors.
Regardless, this is gorgeous and a new favorite.

Message edited by author 2007-01-31 11:16:01.

Remembering Albert
by TCGuru

Comment:
I just had to click on this and read your comments while I had a mushy song playing - and no Kleenex warning!
Little I can offer other than cherish the memories and know you provided Albert a good life, love and care that so many never get.
*hugs*

Grand Haven Harbor Entrance
by Drake

Comment:
Congrats on another Blue Ribbon Drake.
Exemplary use of making the shot!

Mermaids Jewels
by Judi

Comment:
Ooohhhh - I bet I know who's this is!
This is really beautiful. It's soothing and peaceful.