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Bird of Paradise


Bird of Paradise
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2906 W: 107 N: 7294] (23647)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-19
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Milestones, Dedications [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-24 5:03
Viewed: 425
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
My 700th post in the form of this stand-alone flower is for all of you TN friends in appreciation of your love, care, attention, support, help, guidance, advice and encouragement you gave me from day one of my appearance on TN on January 27, 2006.
These roughly two and a half years of my association with all of you will remain in my heart and mind till my last moment.

I too am proceeding on indefinite vacation now and would return here only when the soul of TN which deserted us three days ago returns.

Goodbye till then and may God bless you all!!

NO POINTS FOR THIS LAST POST PLEASE; YOU HAVE ALREADY GIVEN ME MORE THAN WHAT I DESERVED.

Aum, shantih, shantih, shatih. . .

haraprasan, liziafa, peter_stoeckl, vanderschelden, jusninasirun, jaycee, albert, rcrick, goldyrs, bahadir, maurydv, darwin, mayuresh, Luis52, uleko, iris, ellis49, cataclysta has marked this note useful
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  • ellis49 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3646 W: 349 N: 8884] (28661)
  • [2008-07-24 6:22]

HI Ram,
congrats on your 700th post, I hope it will be more.
This is a beautiful flower with a funny shape and it really looks ike a bird. I saw this when I visit teneriffe.
Maybe a bit more space to left so the plant not touch the edge,
otherwise a very nice picture with lovley colours , good sharpness and nice POV.
Well done, mf.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 132 N: 6903] (21601)
  • [2008-07-24 6:57]

Hello Ram,
Congratualtions on this fine 700th post showing a sharp close up of a Strelitzia flower.
I shall remain vigilant on TN to give occasional critiques but will not be posting for a while.
Till we meet again,
Best wishes, Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2320 W: 164 N: 6917] (21924)
  • [2008-07-24 7:10]

Hello Ram,
Congratulations on your 700th post which is a splendid capture of the Bird of Paradise flower. I like your POV, the colours are stunning and details sharp.
I shall miss you here but hope you'll soon return!
TFS and kind regards, Ulla

hello sir,
please accept my congratulations on posting your 700th post here at TN, this is a remarkable achievement and also a reflection of your love for nature, I hope that you will be back with loads of good posts for all your friends and fans waiting here,
regards
pankaj

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  • sranjan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 117 W: 32 N: 312] (1074)
  • [2008-07-24 7:54]

Dear Ram Sir,
A wonderful coverage of bird of paradise; excellent DOF, colors & sharpness as ever. Looking forward for many more to come & for your return.
Regards-Ranjan

Hello Ram sir,
Yes this is a remarkable achivement.
congrats on your 700th post,very beautiful shot
very well done,
tfs

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2788 W: 75 N: 7763] (25933)
  • [2008-07-24 9:43]

Hello Ram!

Big congratulations for you! 700th post is great milestone, pity that reached in so sad for us and TN times.

I hope everything will be ok and we'll see next posts from you soon, my friend!

Hi Ram, my beloved friend, congratulations for your splendid 700 post on TN, fascinating flower with fantastic colors, bravo, ciao Silvio

Hi Ram
very nice picture and congrats for your 700 th posting. you had long innings in this TN . We hope to see you back soon. you to play and score more than 1000 runs to save this beautiful site and give your best for all those who loves your work. happy Hybernation!!

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  • maurydv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 0 N: 919] (3818)
  • [2008-07-24 12:00]

Ciao Ram,
congratulazioni per la tua 700th su TN: un'immagine meravigliosa con dei colori fantastici. Auguri per il periodo di pausa che ti prendi e spero che possa essere ricco di nuovi e sorprendenti incontri con la natura e con la fotografia.
Grazie e complimenti.
Maurizio

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  • saguzar Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1106 W: 71 N: 1262] (6523)
  • [2008-07-24 18:18]

Hi Ram,
Its a very nice image of this flower, its not native of my country but´s is cultivated in ome gardens. Congratulation for your 700th picture in TN. I miss your images and I hope you return soon. Last days and maybe some year ago TN is falling in Excellent photographers number and in participative members, its a pity that situation
Regards
Hernán

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  • goldyrs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 503 W: 55 N: 1141] (4118)
  • [2008-07-24 19:45]

A lovely shot, Sir...
Thanks for sharing!
Goldy

Take care my friend

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  • albert Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 117 W: 7 N: 124] (681)
  • [2008-07-25 6:25]

Hello Ram,
Congratulations on your 700th posting
Will miss you but hope you will be back soon
Kind regards
Albert

Congrats. A nicly composed visual like an art piece.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1639 W: 8 N: 4185] (13683)
  • [2008-07-25 12:59]

Hi Ram,

Congratulations on your 700th post. I'm hoping there will be at least 700 more. A beautiful Bird of Paradise with magnificent colors, details, focus, lighting and composition. A perfect choice for this milestone. I sincerely hope you will be back soon. I will honor your request about no points but this one is a winner.

Jane

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 139 W: 9 N: 108] (810)
  • [2008-07-26 0:10]

Merhaba Ram,
Tek kelimeyle muhteşem.
Renkler ve tüm detaylar enfes.
Hoşçakal.
Hüseyin

Hello Ram. Excellent post with very sharp focus on this heliconia. I like the sharpness and detail of the subject in pleasantly silenced background.

Congratulations on your 700th and that is quite a feat. My sympathy goes with our good friends here and my fate in TE and TL are as bad. All the best to you and warmest regards.

Jusni

Hello Ram,
Congrats on your work: 700th post.
I like the exposure and the S curve, contrast, etc.
Good natural lighting as well. Very good!
My nit: the orange tips to the left, being just outside the frame.
TFS
Annick

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 124 W: 0 N: 92] (522)
  • [2008-07-27 1:19]

Hello Ram,
thank you very much for providing me the ID of the chocolate pansy. I really appreciate it.
This bird of paradise is really lovely. Well positioned and very sharp indeed.
Well composed and really lovely.

Regards.,
Foozi

Dear Ram,
no points - as requested. But deserving many: A very elegant presentation which is well suiting the celebaration of the the rare event of posting #700. I like the pin sharp details in the centre appearing out of gentle softness. Looks like a sword of gold and silver, a weapon of sheer beauty!
You have been immensely prolific as an author to TN, and very successful, too. I feel deeply sorry that you are leaving, too.
I remember so well your first postings to TN, the view from your window at the Himalaya mountains in monsoon time - so refreshing, powerful, straight.
I have to thank you for the immense input you gave us here. Hope to see you again in the not too far future. With thanks, and all my best wishes to you. Namaste,
Peter

P.S.: Thank you also for your very kind words on my recent postings.

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 373 W: 0 N: 742] (3188)
  • [2008-07-28 7:48]

Bonjour Ram
Toutes mes félicitations pour les 700 publications partagés avec beaucoup de brio, j'éspère que ton absence ne sera pas trop longue, à bientôt
Amicalement Robi

Hi Ram,
Very good shot.
Nice composition, light, colors and details.
TFS Malgosia

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1278 W: 104 N: 4479] (20047)
  • [2008-07-29 5:32]

Hello Ram! Fantastic shot my friend, the focus is perfect, the exposure is fine and your background is great, well done, thanks! Hope you'll be back soon, thanks!

Mario

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 347 W: 0 N: 163] (2082)
  • [2008-07-30 1:10]

Really amazing and full of colour picture!

Hi Mr. Ram,
First of all very much sorry for missing this one. CONGRATULATIONS on completing the 700th here on TN. Very well composed shot of this bird of paradise flower. Superb details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

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