Raining Jewels

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• Heaven (2933)
• [2008-06-11 7:51]

Hi Howard!

What a surprising effect! I love it, it gives the picture a surreal aspect. But not only the droplest are interesting, the squirrel is superb, too.

Kind regards

Markus

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• LordPotty (8122)
• [2008-06-11 7:58]

Those droplets look amazing Bruce!
I've never seen them refracting the light like that before.
A most unusual phenomenon.
Lovely squirrel too.
Thanx for sharin'
Steve

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• uleko (22536)
• [2008-06-11 8:01]
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Hello Howard,
Amazing and very beautiful effect but are these droplets on your lens or is it actually raining? Wonderful colours and the squirrel is very cute too! I like the workshops, it is fascinating to watch animal behaviour. We often see the male Red Squirrels chasing each other in terrific speed up and down the Pine trees here.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• Alex99 (14369)
• [2008-06-11 8:07]

Hi Howard.
What a wonderful colour effects created by water droplets. They decorate the nice scene perfectly. I like amazing combination of shadows and lights on the frame, expressive pose of a cute animal and impressive expression of its eye(s). I also like superb framing and composition as well as perfect details of the squirrel and grass. WS are amazing too. I have watched them with great interest. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

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• PaulH (10124)
• [2008-06-11 8:27]

Hey Howard,
they actually remind me of a killer Zombie Squirrels in the workshop! Anyway, this is an effect i've never seen before and i really like it. Composition is great too, as is all the usual stuff. Interesting and varied post, nicely done sir!
Paul

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• jaycee (14053)
• [2008-06-11 8:36]

Hi Howard,

Water droplets? I've forgotten what they were. They make this adorable squirrel look like he is in a fantasyland. I LOVE the action shots in the workshop. All three pictures have wonderful details and colors. Topped out at 106 here yesterday and nothing in the forecast but triple digits and no rain.

Jane

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• extramundi (12682)
• [2008-06-11 8:39]

Beautiful 3 captures, this first is amazing, I never saw the rain making such a effect.
I love the Godzilla mode too, it is really cool :)
Best regards and thanks for sharing this beauties.
Best regards, Felipe.

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• meyerd (3225)
• [2008-06-11 9:09]

Hi Howard,
you have an ongoing road show with those clowns in your backyard. You caught funny moments . I notice that your grass is already brownish, here all is green from the rainy days.
Bestcregards
Dietrich

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• zulfu (491)
• [2008-06-11 13:30]

Hello Howard
Wonderful capture of this squirrel with excellent composition. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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• maurydv (3834)
• [2008-06-11 13:34]

Splendido momento di cattura, molto bella la composizione e spettacolari i riflessi colorati causati dalle gocce di pioggia, ottima nitidezza, fini i dettagli del pelo e bellissimo l'occhio con la luce riflessa, molto belli i colori e BG scuro. Bellissime e simpatiche le immagini in WS. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• pvs (11099)
• [2008-06-11 14:58]

Hi Howard,

Indeed funny effect created by the waterdrops,almost looking like christmas lights,anyway a nice capture of this squirrel,
tfs Paul

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• Amadeo (2586)
• [2008-06-11 15:57]

Hola Howard, una toma donde hay buena luz y color, quiza las motas de agua con reflejos de colores le dan un atractivo singular. Un saludo

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• Pentaxfriend (5349)
• [2008-06-11 17:35]

Hi Howard,

Superb squirrel shots
Beautiful light effect
Perfect sharp details
lovely colors

TFS Thijs

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• NinaM (4443)
• [2008-06-11 18:24]

Howard, you sure are a great photographer but your talent comes from what might seem like liveliness, joy and a lot of spirit! Thanks for sharing all these with us through you picture, and I must add that your sense of humour is welcome! Superb!

Francine

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• betsie (0)
• [2008-06-12 0:15]

Hi Howard
Good captures - This guy really looks in control of things! - well done!
Regrds
Betsie

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• eng55 (1121)
• [2008-06-12 1:28]

Hi Howard,
Very nice capture.I liked especially eye a lot.Details,exposure,catchlight in eyes and composition are also perfect.
Thanks for posting.

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• Juyona (13041)
• [2008-06-12 5:18]

Hola amigo,
realmente MAGNIFICO,
bello enfoque y detalles originales,
excelente pov.
bonito trabajo,
saludos Howard

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• boreocypriensis (11036)
• [2008-06-12 6:15]
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Hi Howard,
Splendid shot of this cute Texas Fox Squirrel in motion with excellent compo. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram :D

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• bobcat08 (1333)
• [2008-06-12 7:19]
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Hello Howard,

First of all the WS. Is a complete battlefight overthere. Fantastic shots my friend.

Back to the normal size and the best of 3. What a surprising effect. I'v never seen this before. Yes, sometimes you can see some reflection in the lens, but this, no way. Surprising. Beautiful light effect and perfect sharp details. Well done with these surprising shot. Regards and TFS BOB

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• Mana (15930)
• [2008-06-12 11:02]

Hi Howard,
Wonderful shot of this cute little Fox Squirrel among the grasses and looking so naughty. Very expressive eyes and that curled tail looks awesome. Very neat and sharp image with perfect light management. Excellent low POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• joey (18629)
• [2008-06-12 12:31]

Now this is original!
What an awesome effect!
Very good composition, light, colours, sharpness and clarity.

Well done, Howard!

Joe

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• nglen (19674)
• [2008-06-12 12:35]

Hi Howard. A fine close up of the Squirrel.I have never seen coloured droplets because of the rain before a trick of the light. We have many grey squirrel in the wood neatr to where i live, TFS.
Nick..

Thanks for your kind comments.

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• tuslaw (1569)
• [2008-06-12 17:56]

Beautiful shot Howard,
I really like the jewels you miraculously captured along with the fox squirrel.
Great action shots, but I would have to say that (Godzilla Mode) is my favorite! Well done!!
Ron

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• goldyrs (4362)
• [2008-06-12 19:46]

It does, indeed look like precious stones, Howard, and my my, they're raining from the skies!You live in a lovely and rich place, my most respected friend!
While i love the shot, I would also like to say that the rain of these jewels seems to distract me, I may be wrong...
The workshops are awesome!
Cheers!
Goldy

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• vanderschelden (25745)
• [2008-06-12 20:18]

Hello Howard,
A hallucinating Squirrel:-).
Nicely done experiment.
TFS
Annick

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• Silvio2006 (22519)
• [2008-06-13 6:12]

Hi Howard, great composition with fantastic reflections and cute running squirrel, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• rousettus (7419)
• [2008-06-13 6:41]

Hello Howard,
nice to see your great squirrel captures. Not only great this shot, but also wonderful posts ones in your workshops. You are lucky and you had a great timing with them. thanks for sharing all of them. best wishes
Ahmet

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• mariki (7555)
• [2008-06-13 7:21]

Hello Howard,

Excellent picture of this squirrel with the falling jewels. Beautiful effect of sunlight refraction. The other picture in the WS are very good too.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• jeanpaul (13841)
• [2008-06-13 13:51]

Salut Howard
Il est très adorable ton petit écureuil avec son beau manteau roux! Excellente prise de vue, très belles couleurs naturelles.
Et félicitation pour tous ces bijoux qui brillent.
Bravo et au revoir...JP!

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• CeltickRanger (6497)
• [2008-06-15 8:13]

hello Howard

excellent shot of the Texas Fox Squirre, with fine POV, DOF
and framing, excellent sharpness and details,
i love very much the 2 action shots of the Workshop, TFS

Asbed

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• pitzimba (240)
• [2008-06-15 12:37]

Ciao Howard, great shot!
I like the godzilla mode, too.
Very nice pictures.

Ciao

silvia

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• haraprasan (12155)
• [2008-06-18 9:40]

Hi Howard,
Last year during monsoon I was experimenting with much similar concept. But due to lack of suitable gear I was unable to get any desired result. By the way at that time I was trying to capture the rainbow reflections which was occurring over the large leaves of Colocasia esculenta (Hindi=Taro, Oriya= Saru). I think I can succeed with my experiment this year as I am now having a tripod and also the 400D. A very nice capture with superb details and excellent natural special effects. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• iris (2071)
• [2008-07-10 10:07]

Loving every bit of this...and of course not to forget the workshops..What a wonderful capture do you share with us dear Howard!

The refracted water droplets absolutely looking like little jewels..bright and shining ..and adding a lovely glow to the composition. THe overall tones used in the shot created a great mood and the squirrel itself pshown in good clarity and sharpness.
The dark BG and the well lit up FG works effectively.

The workshop shots make excellent accompaniments to the main presentation.Very enjoyable and amusing action shots titled aptly.

Thanks for sharing and cheers


Have to come back, Howard
Marking, Shall return with critique later

Cheers