The Fawns of Dawn
by yanko

Comment:
What a treat to the eye - when I saw the thumbnail, I thought I was going to see some over the top treatment - It had all the qualities of a still from a fantasy film I saw - but the full size version looks like an illustration from someone demonstrating the skill of the creator, you know, the style book - makes me want to buy it! I was sorry to hear there is a touch of camera shake, but not surprising, considering your description of taking it!

And I am quite amazed at what you have done from the original to this - truly a work of consummate skill!!

I haven't even looked you up, but if you are not a professional photo- selling success, something is wrong, wrong, wrong!

I am afraid to look in the mirror, as I feel I am Hulk-coloured. Just so exquisitely treated! I liked also the bigger catchlights in the eyes - draws attention perfectly

My hat is taken off to you - I will be buying from you - do you do retouching classes?

Kodak Anastigmat 105mm f/6.3
by EstimatedEyes

Comment:
This is a very nice image - I suspect it could be a tad better if you darkened down the centre bit some, and sharpened overall. One technique I like is to add another copy layer in Photoshop, then adjust contrast/sharpening on that layer, then erase away the bits you want to stay soft or lighter, then layer down to save. I suspect you may do that already though, but it's an interesting way to add to a background, or spray colour or enhancing light or shadow, and still remove it from your actual main item.

(I think I have one of these cameras or similar if Gaurav wants it - just contact me and you can have it - no need for blood my friend)

Message edited by author 2008-05-29 16:30:02.

Bridalveil Creek
by EstimatedEyes

Comment:
Oh, my Gosh! - what a corking shot! The rocks look wet - I assume from fallout from the falls - I would worry that my camera would get soaked, and go Phut on me. Is this not the situation? I have never been to the falls, and wondered how close you are to the water.

Lovely mysterious look to the pix - and fairly rich contrast, yet misty and subdued in the distant fog - a curious and striking combination - Nicely done!!

Web of Terror
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Amazingly good - even got his little eyes all sharp! (are thy two eyes, one above the other in the middle of his head?

Did you use flash? - I can't see how you would get it so well-lit without!

I don't have but a 50mm macro for old film Canon - again this inspires to do something more than my Cat's eye, so thank you!

I'm in LOVE!
by DrAchoo

Comment:
I really like the effort you seem to put in to all you do! Lovely shot!

I imagine you have a happy married and family life, somehow, as you seem to have such good principles - I like the inclusion of the motto about being a fabulous and wonderful (not exact words, but the feeling's that)from the clinic. I cannot imagine you being a failure,but success in all in life.

I am sure that you will go far in your photography too - I found it hard to imagine taking all that many shots to get the right one, but it has obviously paid off - persistence pays!

I wish I was more like you myself - you have inspired me to try harder in my own life. I wish you all the best in everything, and look forward to seeing more of your photographic work.

Tempest.jpg
by DrAchoo

Comment:
I wondered if you are the Jason Frieson listed as a member of the CIPS as a student member in 2004? You certainly seem to be confident around lightening - I would have been off home immediately after this shot - it looks very close!

Tempest.jpg
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Another Gorgeous shot - you must be a great outdoorsman I can't help thinking. Very, Very nice!

Wildlife as Canon Sees It
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Well, Jason - you are the persistent one!!!
When I first saw this, I immediately thought you had this on one of those reflective pond things you find in some American Cities, well Salt Lake actually, which would still have been a great image, but having read through, I am amazed at the fact it's really out there in real world situation!

Very nice shot indeed, and colour is great. I am so sad that the camera was a write-off, but I also wondered if you would consider selling it to me. I have dreamed of having one of these, but could never afford one up to now, and even if it is a very expensive-looking paperweight, I would so much appreciate owning your prop camera! If there is any chance you would be willing to sell it, please let me know. I live in England, by the way, so postage might be high, but cheapest method is OK. Is the lens also a write-off, as that would complete the paperweight if it's available. Not a good advert for our Canons, is it. I live at the sea, and got drenched with my Olympus by a freak wave while photographing, and after an emergency dry down, it worked fine, just a month or two finding dried salt round the join in the zoom lens/body

Meanwhile, best of luck with your future pix, and congrats on the Blue

Nature's Opulent Power
by SJCarter

Comment:
COO!
This is SO much better than I got - I took about 120 shots, all at about 1/60th second, and only got a weak looking shot against light background sky. This is really impressive! Reminds me of stormchasers, and the sort of classically perfect shots they show, but they are usually about two miles away - not so you! Wonder if it was very dark, and all the light comes from the bolt, or is there some skylight, or what? I would love to know what the time was on the exposure

I bet you will get lots of folks want to buy this print - I do!

All the best for a bright future - hope it's not just a flash in the pan, as they say here

Adrian

We're Having FIsh Tonight!
by imagesbytlp

Comment:
You Jammy devil!

You mean to say Goldie just posed like that by herself! What a pro!
What luck - not to say patience, you must have had. Even her little eyebrows are raised in shock horror - (eyebrows? - I really must get out more!). This is just ace, as they say - You must immediately send it to lots of mags - I am sure there is a big future for Goldie, or at least, the photographer.

I would be tempted perhaps, to blow up the section with Goldie on, so she is slightly bigger in the frame, to be absolutely perfect, but that is just me - the picture is a classic - I would get a framer to make a 16x20 inch or so for your wall - I am sure it would be a great talking point for visitors, and could get you known more in the area as a great photographer. Very well done, and lighting is beautiful. Must have been difficult with a full bowl to avoid items from behind showing. Congratulations!