Favorite retirement passtime: nature photography
by JuliBoc

Comment by Shmee:
The depth of field is really nice...Also that reflection on the viewfinder is cool...

Red, Birds
by JuliBoc

Comment by noraneko:
Hi Julianne,
I like the effect with the red birds and I thought overall it was an interesting entry. However, the fuzziness (seems not quite in focus) was a major distractant for me. I also had trouble identifying a focal point - which isn't always essential - but in this particular shot seemed somehow lacking. Do you have any outtakes? Would be interesting to see.
Best,
Noraneko

Any Minute Now
by JuliBoc

Comment by noraneko:
Julianne,

Again, congrats on your plus 6 score! I know that was one of your goals for 2007, and you made it with time to spare. Look at that average from the commenters - almost an 8! And a favorite to boot.

I think this is one of those few instances where selective desat really works, because it has a specific purpose. (Obviously the voters agreed.)I also think your composition is quite good, and the title enhances the photo and helps tell a story.

The only suggestion I have would be a shorter DOF - I think the photo would be even stronger if the columns and trees in background were not as sharp.

Great job and a great photo. Go Team Novice!

Red, Birds
by JuliBoc

Comment by levyj413:
Well, I gave this a 5, which to me means "met the challenge, but didn't grab me." Why? Not much I can really put my finger on. Which pretty much means it just didn't strike my fancy, which means you can safely ignore my opinion. :)

As always: did YOU like it?

Red, Birds
by JuliBoc

Comment by bmartuch:
You know, I can understand why this shot didn't do so well in "Sky" but this is a GREAT shot. If you would have put this in Free Study, I'll bet your score would have been a lot higher. The fact that the red birds stand out so well really make this a super image. Excellent job.

Limpkin - brown camouflage
by JuliBoc

Comment by Puckzzz:
Nice shot, a bit of a shame he moves his head.

Red, Birds
by JuliBoc

Comment by mist:
Bah. I gave this image a 7, I liked the composition. I think the sky purists hit you on it. shame.

Sticks, Sticky, Stuck! (Portuguese Man-O-War)
by JuliBoc

Comment by oOWonderBreadOo:
while this is a very awesome looking creature I think you could have found a better composition. maybe shooting lower to the ground or maybe having this less off centered would work with the cool sea sticks in the corner :0) the colors are great!

Red, Birds
by JuliBoc

Comment by aabatkinson:
very very lovely, good luck in the challenge

Limpkin - brown camouflage
by JuliBoc

Comment by skylercall:
The bird is kind of hard to find given the colors. His neck and head blend right into the tree behind it. The legs do the same. Other than that I like it.