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Baby Gator
12/07/2017 08:50:21 AM
Baby Gator
by Phocal

Comment:
Jbirkman you are welcome and glad you enjoyed the read.

I have been around gators for many years now and while it is hazardous I take no unnessaccary chances. I also don’t recommend that anyone do some of the things I do without fully understanding gator behavior.

But, gators are my favorite wildlife subject and I have spent most of the last 3 years learning how to photograph them.........which due to their size and low to the ground profile is not easy.
Stuart's boat
12/01/2017 04:39:03 PM
Stuart's boat
by nam

Comment:
congrats on the honorable mention................
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Ladybug In Flight
12/01/2017 04:38:00 PM
Ladybug In Flight
by GolferDDS

Comment:
congrats on the honorable mention.......
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mixed declension
12/01/2017 04:36:51 PM
mixed declension3rd Place
by skewsme

Comment:
congrats on the yellow ribbon...........really love the simplicity of the shot as well as the wonderful conversion.
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Eastern Pygmy Blue
12/01/2017 04:36:10 PM
Eastern Pygmy Blue2nd Place
by grahamgator

Comment:
congrats on the red ribbon...........great capture
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Said the Spider to the Mosquito
12/01/2017 01:34:37 PM
Said the Spider to the Mosquito1st Place
by Phocal

Comment:
Thanks for all the votes and comments. Guess I was wrong in how this would do in the challenge, probably because I really wanted to enter a photo of a baby gator........................For anyone curious this was all natural light with no use of reflectors. I also used my TC on this shot, so the effective focal length was 840mm.....................
I'm To Sexy For My Shirt
11/20/2017 10:14:35 AM
I'm To Sexy For My Shirt
by Phocal

Comment:
Originally posted by sidpixel:

Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

The stark high contrast between the bird and the white background is very effective indeed. The tones and detail in the feathers is beautiful and this is what gives the image its impact. So was the original background snow and the processing has pushed it to this pure plain white backdrop? My only minor point is that I may have been tempted to clone out those small white spots on his neck just to complete the birds perfection. Nice one Ronnie.


Thanks for the wonderful critique sidpixel. The background was heavily overcast skies, so basically pure white. I probably should have cloned those few spots out and most likely would have if I didn't have the flu while editing. I actually was hoping to find a Cormorant when I went shooting because they are my favorite bird to convert to B&W because the of wonderful texture in their wings.
Ssshhhh
10/18/2017 12:42:52 PM
Ssshhhh1st Place
by Phocal

Comment:
Thanks for the votes and comments, they are appreciated.

I will have to say that I was surprised when I got up this morning. With the score I had, I was sure I would end up in 4th-7th......................

But it sure is a great way to kick of the first challenge with my new lens.
Foggy Morning
10/17/2017 01:02:09 PM
Foggy Morning2nd Place
by Phocal

Comment:
I want to thank everyone for the votes and comments, I really do appreciate it.

I also want to thank sidpixel for all the wonderful critiques he has provided me.................................
Alert in the Beaver Pond
10/17/2017 08:54:49 AM
Alert in the Beaver Pond
by hahn23

Comment:
such a great shot...........really expected this to end up on the front page, was my top pick.
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