Water Dancer
by Alicia

Comment by Charlene:
Love the capture of wings just barely gracing the water. Wow! You're timing was impeccable. The background really pulls my attention straight to the bird. I think it's great.

Water Dancer
by Alicia

Comment by karmat:
At first glance I didn't like this one, but then, the more I looked at it, the more I did. :) I thought it was really cool how just the tips of his wings were touching. Looks almost like he is standing on them. A crop/composition that didn't have him quite so centered may have given the picture a bit more dynamic feeling. He is pretty centered, and while it looks like he is getting ready to fly, there is nowhere for him to fly to. Of course, I am one of your two nines, so . . . .:)

Afternoon Light
by Alicia

Comment by jasonlprice:
I like the boldness of this too...the extremes in lighting really work well. I would consider cleaning it up a bit if it were me though..specifically I would clone out the bright white "dots" created by her necklace, bottom right hair highlights, on her kneck and hair...I think it would make it even stronger! I also like the irregular border.

Water Dancer
by Alicia

Comment by figaro:
I'm not an expert on high key but as a general rule I think it works better for lighter subjects than contrasty ones. As a result the background looks overexposed rather than high-key. A little bit of USM (or more USM!) on the bird would have preferable as well I think. The capture itself is nothing short of remarkable and with some effective processing (this would work well in B&W you know) it's potentially a real winner. Well done!

Water Dancer
by Alicia

Comment by jonfrommk:
MMM I really like the pelican shots that you have been taking with your new camera. Love the fact that you have captured such a precise moment of action with the birds feet just leaving the ground. The high key finish works well although perhaps I would have liked it even more if I could have seen some of the bird's features. Lovely composition on this shot. Very beautiful

Afternoon Light
by Alicia

Comment by nikolaos:
I like the soft, blured, dreamy look on her. My only consideration the bright spots in the hair.

Afternoon Light
by Alicia

Comment by Bud:
This is a good example of natural lighting. The way it catches her hair is really nice. The soft focus thing isn't one of my favorites, but that is strictly personal preference.

Water Dancer
by Alicia

Comment by salmiakki:
I really love this Alicia. Seriously under rated in my opinion.

Water Dancer
by Alicia

Comment by Venom:
This is a great "stopped motion" image. Great clarity and focus. The only thing that I wish was a little darker was the sand right behing the bird. I can see all of the surf but it's really washed out, kind of a bummer but still a great photo. 7 from me -BB

Flaming Meat
by Alicia

Comment by cogerox:
Well, the charring sounds ok, but the rest just makes me sad. He looks like a big hunk of expensive meat himself. Maybe you could BBQ him and serve him up at your next get together.