BillyGoat (4571) [2007-06-19 0:00]
Beautiful shot of the grasses Bob! I totalyy am lost as well with matting and frames; that's what wives are for hehe.

jcoowanitwong (11467) [2007-06-19 0:03]
Hi Jane,
This another exotic bird that you had a good shot at. Beautiful plumage and nice pose. Lovely pov and composition. TFS,
JC

petrudamsa (2450) [2007-06-19 0:13]
Hello Hernan,

This is not the subject you usually present, but its simplity, calmness and the range of pastel colours displayed make it a beauty.

Cheers, Petru

Ken52 (4181) [2007-06-19 0:20]
Hello Alex,
This is stunning! I really like the exposure. The colors are very natural and the light is outstanding. Your focus is pin sharp and the details are exceptional. Great DOF and very pleasing background. I like the composition as well.
It is an amusing story you tell of mixing work with your passion for photography. Thank you for sharing this beautiful bird.
Best regards,
Ken

Ken52 (4181) [2007-06-19 0:27] [+]
Hello Jim,
I really like this dramatic POV. Excellent focus and very good detail. Exposure is outstanding considering that you were shooting against that magnificent blue sky. Nice color on the face, eyes, and thorax. I am almost certain that this is a Blue Dasher male. I cannot be positive, because I cannot see the color of the tail. If it is blue, then definitely the Blue Dasher male. The focus on the wings is outstanding. Usually, one wing or the other is not in perfect focus. Very nice detail in both wings! Congratulations!
Ken

GLEM (5739) [2007-06-19 0:28]
salut Alexei,
absolument parfait, l'image est d'une qualité professionnelle. Excellente netteté, couleur et lumière. Il y a juste une dépderdition au bout de la queue et sur l'aile arrière, à cause du PP je pense.
bravo
gl

sunkirana (1139) [2007-06-19 0:34]
hi ken, very good work here. the body of t e bee has retained good details.

good work, TFS, regards, Kiran

Ken52 (4181) [2007-06-19 0:34]
Hello Joseph,
What a beautiful seascape sunset. Very clean and sharp photo. I love the composition. The two birds in the distance is a bonus. The light is perfect. The sun casts a dramatic reflection across the water. A beautiful photo!
Best Regards,
Ken

Bonjour Joseph, quel beau coucher du soleil de paysage marin. Photo très propre et pointue. J'aime la composition. Les deux oiseaux dans la distance est une bonification. La lumière est parfaite. Le soleil moule une réflexion dramatique à travers l'eau. Une belle photo ! Les Meilleurs souvenirs, Ken

Ken52 (4181) [2007-06-19 0:37]
I think the lighting is fantastic on this unusual scene. A great post to TN. I have never seen so many snails at once. The details are stunning. Great DOF. The beige and ivory colors on the shells is so beautiful and your exposure creates a soft pleasing glow. Well done!

jaycee (15655) [2007-06-19 0:51]
Hi Alexei,

This Shrike is beautiful from head to tail! Your picture is perfect. Beautiful colors - very sharp details - wonderful pose - cute expression with the open beak (interesting note) - excellent background and a simple but marvelous composition.

Jane