November 28, 2019 — Baylands, Sunnyvale, California
…She came up empty-taloned, so she turned around and came in for another pass.
She was thinking,
“If at first no mouse for me,
Fly fly again.”
(Nikon D500, Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR zoom. RAW processing in DxO PhotoLab 3.0; Editing in Adobe Photoshop.)
The AuthorMichael Scandling
California based fine-art photographer featuring abstract, impressionist, and minimalist seascapes — near and distant — and floral-based images.
Fine-art photography can be seen at www.amagaphoto.com
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Amazing photo. Nigel just glanced over my shoulder and was raving about it, “LOOK at that SHAPE”. The smooth curve and the focus make a powerful image!
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Thank you very much. Yes, the curve is all.
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How absolutely wonderful this series is …Just Gorgeous in every way
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Thanks very much, Paula.
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Beautiful shot!
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Thank you!
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I like the bird’s shape (who wouldn’t?) but in this case I find part of the background distracting, namely the stalk that rises up and to the right from the approximate enter of the photograph’s bottom edge. I’d most likely have taken it out. Did you consider that, too?
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Thank you very much. I was so enthralled by the shape that I didn’t notice the stalk that you mentioned. I agree, the picture would be better without it.
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That may be, but keeping software manipulations to a minimum make for a better picture and better photography.
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That depends. If the manipulation is absolutely invisible, then who knew? Look at all the dodging and burning Ansel Adams did. That is, unless manipulation is done to deliberately deceive in some important way. Then it’s evil.
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I want to emphasize: that’s my opinion. Others may differ. And by the way, thanks for all the likes.
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“La belle Dame sans merci
Hath thee in thrall!”
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Yes, it has been a great series. I am hoping for a successful Sequel 6. I have no problem with the more noticeable stalk in the background. Removing it wouldn’t be evil but I don’t think it’s necessary. Burning it, on the other hand, would make it less of a distraction. My concentration is firmly fixed to the Harrier as is hers to the ground below.
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Thank you very much. Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion.
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Oh, it sounds like I guess rightly. 🙂
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I’ll never tell.
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Oh, I think you shall…but not for a few hours.
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Busted.
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Beautiful creature, and what a perfect taut arc. This would make a terrific motivational poster for “perseverance”
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I like that! Thank you.
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I believe it would. Than you very much.
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This is just plain gorgeous, Michael. 🙂
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Thank you! 😃
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That is an awesome shot, Michael!
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Thanks, Amy.
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