Georgia Statesmen
by pnicholls

Comment by brianeden:
is that guy on the bottom right chevy chase? and why is the restrooms sign pointing at him? how strange... ;-)

Georgia Statesmen
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Comment by justine:
Glass etching? Look like fine group of men Good luck. Justine

Georgia Statesmen
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Comment by mjcecil:
This photo could definitely benefit from an opened-up lens. DOF is too wide, and the distracting background is too sharp.

Georgia Statesmen
by pnicholls

Comment by Ricky Cleave:
I think the background could be more out of focus

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Comment by Frank Beckman:
I agree!

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Comment by pnicholls:
Imagine the background with tree branches, leaves etc. The bird would not stand out as it does now. I used maximum DOF to totally blur the background, leaving only the background colors which contrast with the dominant red color in the bird. I feel that I used the negative space to the maximum extent and that it created the "wow" of the overall image.

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Comment by jmattys:
Wonderful clarity and color and contrast. 9

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Comment by TMarkman:
good

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Comment by Kavey:
Such a simple composition and I think the branch combining with the bird really makes a great shape and anchors the bird within the frame. I like the DOF which throws the background out of focus and leaves just an impression of the greenery behind without including potentially distracting detail. Technically this shot is absolutely wonderful - content wise it doesn't truly excite me, but I am admiring it as I look at it again.
7, Kavey

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Comment by vlaben:
Wonderful picture ! Be ready for critics about negative space :-)