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03/10/2007 11:45:21 AM |
| California Dreaming would be another title for this fellow, but I think this is a wonderful shot, Bravo! |
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01/31/2007 10:09:00 PM |
*Critique Club*
Well noraneko, I already commented on this image, so I am going to keep it short (they should implement a skip button).
Let's see:
Composition: Great rule of thirds going on here. The Seal makes a wonderful edge line that makes your eyes move further to the left. The angle of the shot is a plus, it almost gives the seal that "high and mighty" atmosphere which is further exponded on by the closed eyes. The sidelighting really helps this image.
Technicals: Not much to complain about, already stated what I thought below.
Overall: Stunning photo as I mentioned before. Maybe a slight change in title, "King of My Hill", etc... Though there is nothing wrong with the one you have, just throwing things out there. A very special photo. |
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01/28/2007 11:08:43 PM |
| The exposure is spot on! As well a very nicely framed composition. I love the expression on the animal. I always think it is a plus when the animal can be humanized. For some reason the background seems a little wonky, a bit to grainy in some areas and a bit blurry in others, but just a minor nitpick. An excellent photograph! |
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01/26/2007 11:25:22 PM |
Look at that TOTAL bliss on his face! What a perfect composition. How in the WORLD did you get that amazing composition!
This photo is AWESOME!!! I'm with Deb: Enter this in a wildlife competition and it will surely get its just rewards! :)
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01/26/2007 11:09:40 AM |
| What a great pic - sorry I didn't vote on it. Sure captures that legendary California state of mind, though! |
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01/26/2007 09:46:51 AM |
| ah, it was yours Catherine!! absolutely wonderful, the pose is exceptional, I don't think I've ever sen anything like this. there is so much joy of life, so much sun and optimism here, and a bit og humor and just perfect! |
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01/26/2007 07:24:51 AM |
| Very nice job and congrats on the great score. Nice detail and color. |
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01/26/2007 02:10:20 AM |
| Exceptional. The look is simply priceless - really exudes warmth and contentment. I hope you enter this in a wildlife competition somewhere in the "outside" world - I suspect it will kick butt and take names. Great score, congrats on the new personal best, too! |
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01/26/2007 01:16:45 AM |
| Catherine, I love this pose, and the expression. He is really enjoying that sun. Wonderful capture. And congrats on your new personal best! |
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01/26/2007 12:51:27 AM |
| This is really nice! The Sea Lion looks so prissy in this shot! Great job. |
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01/26/2007 12:41:47 AM |
Excellent - congrats on your new personal best! It's nice to see someone whose "best of 2006" actually did better than anything else in 2006. :)
When you come up here, we can trade - you take night shots and I'll shoot wildlife. :)
Message edited by author 2007-01-26 00:44:59. |
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01/26/2007 12:22:20 AM |
| Oh, Catherine! What a glorious shot! He looks soooooo regal! Congrats on a terrific score! |
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01/25/2007 09:07:00 PM |
| bumping this up to ten, this pose is so full of character and has a very human quality |
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01/25/2007 07:30:48 AM |
| Nice detail, and interesting colour contrasts. |
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01/24/2007 11:38:37 PM |
What a pose!
Seems a bit odd without water visible, though makes no
difference in the quality of the shot - well done! |
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01/24/2007 10:33:32 PM |
| very nicely observed. i'm usually not a fan of the washed out colors produced by the midday sun, but here, it seems to work. i guess you subject won me over ;-) |
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01/23/2007 08:53:45 PM |
| This little dude just looks so happy basking in the sun that I can't help but chuckle. Like the off-center composition used. |
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01/20/2007 11:30:42 PM |
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01/18/2007 07:37:00 PM |
| Wonderful composition, execellent detail in the photo. |
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01/18/2007 02:47:03 PM |
| hahahah EEEEEE thats soooo cutttttttttttttte. great technically and a wonderful moment u captured. nicely done 8 |
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01/18/2007 11:23:45 AM |
| Boy, is he proud of himself or what? Great capture! You might try cropping everything left of his rock (or even tighter). It's oof and doesn't add anything to the picture. |
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01/18/2007 04:58:43 AM |
| stop posing now, lol, well done |
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01/18/2007 03:49:08 AM |
she's a proud one, isn't she?
love the expression on the seal (is that what you call these?)
and the one-flipper-on-thigh pose is rather cool, or sexy! |
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01/16/2007 07:11:30 PM |
| Looks like he's posing for you :) |
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01/16/2007 11:19:53 AM |
| How glamorous! She is obviously posing for you and shes been reading the swimsuit edition of some magazine. Fur coat is very chic too. |
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01/16/2007 10:49:21 AM |
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01/16/2007 08:07:38 AM |
| this is hysterical!! he loooks so happy to be basking in the sun. Nicely composed shot. |
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01/16/2007 07:04:28 AM |
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01/16/2007 02:25:29 AM |
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01/15/2007 06:37:01 PM |
| King (or Queen) of his (or her) castle. Very Nice. Good Luck. |
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01/15/2007 03:47:04 PM |
| Oh what an attitude! Remarkable pose - truly looks like he's just chillin' on the beach, waiting for the waves to be just right. |
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01/15/2007 10:40:06 AM |
| It's weird not to see any water in this shot. Beautiful colors and processing. 10 |
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01/13/2007 07:12:34 PM |
| What a poser! Nice capture. Good luck! |
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01/13/2007 01:18:19 PM |
| WOW! Amazing clarity, color, texture! I can almost smell the salty air! Into faves. |
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01/13/2007 11:21:58 AM |
| This is a wonderful photo, colours are just great. Love the pose and the composition. |
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01/13/2007 12:58:55 AM |
| aww - this is great! I love it - what an awesome little model - great job! |
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01/13/2007 12:42:07 AM |
| Great animal portraiture 8 |
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01/12/2007 09:53:41 PM |
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01/12/2007 02:21:08 AM |
| What a lovely pose, I really like this one. Well done! |
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