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llama lleading llambs

© Dee Ann Young

llama lleading llambs

Uploaded: February 08, 2006

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John M. Mulhouse February 16, 2006

That's a really fantastic photo! A line of brown, furry creatures trudging through a sea of white. Great! #393353

Dee Ann Young February 16, 2006

Thanks John, its been my favorite, but I keep getting comments that it needs to be cropped, taking some white out of the bottom. If you have a minute I'd like to hear what you think. #2426739

John M. Mulhouse February 16, 2006

Well, it's just my opinion, of course, but in regard to cropping I would say...ABSOLUTELY NOT! I really like all the white space--it makes the landscape seem vast and cold and empty--and I think having the line of animals at the top of the frame is great. I don't know that I'd be as interested in the photo if the parade of critters went through, say, the middle of the frame. This way, it sort of looks like they're on a mountain of snow. Sure, the composition might be a little unconventional, but that's what draws me to it. I like it as is, but that's just one reporter's opinion. You know, I had no idea that lamas could lead sheep... #2427389

Terry L. Ellis level-classic February 16, 2006

Well said, Jeff! Wonderfully done, Dee! #2427401

Dee Ann Young February 16, 2006

Thanks so much John and Terry for taking the time to comment, that is just how I feel about it as well. Now there is at least some consensus for keeping it as is! #2428186

ALLEN O. HOWARD February 21, 2006

I gotta agree Dee! I wouldn't crop a thing. A very dramatic image. Great!! #2451219

Dee Ann Young February 22, 2006

Good to hear from you again, Allen-thanks for your input! #2455457

Dee Ann Young February 22, 2006

Good to hear from you again, Allen-thanks for your input! #2455458

James E. Coleman level-classic April 12, 2006

Dee,
If I may chime in on this, I went back and "cropped" the picture by moving the image down to cut off part of it, and it looks wrong to me. As John said at the first the starkness of it makes it all the more intriguing! I would like to see another photo zoomed in to just see the faces because I love animals and nature.
Nice shot!
Jim #2636920

Dee Ann Young April 12, 2006

Thanks for your input Jim, I think that I am quite determined to keep it as is. In fact, I have blown this up to a 30 by 40 inch piece with a huge white matting and absolutely love it!However, just to be fair, I'll work on the crop and post it soon. #2637170

Katarina Mansson October 12, 2006

Fantastic eye catcher! Beautifully composed! #3438427

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