Just the Two of Us

© Marie Fields

Just the Two of Us

Uploaded: March 30, 2004 04:50:26

Description

When I saw this swan in shallow water at the Ky. Horse Park, I took several quick shots of his movements. This one was my favorite as "frozen in time", he appears to be gazing at his reflection. Very overcast conditions, 300 mm zoom lens, tripod, light texture added in ps8.

Comments

Kasia Elser March 30, 2004

Nice capture! #112305

March 30, 2004

Wonderful image!! #454030

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 30, 2004

I guess he wasn't quite ready for his close-up...Still checking out his appearance! #454071

Colette M. Metcalf March 30, 2004

Wonderful capture, Marie!!! #454082

Cathy Barrows March 30, 2004

very nice...the reflection is a great addtion #454096

Marie Fields March 30, 2004

Thanks so much, Kasia, Sharon, Carolyn, Colette, and Cathy for your comments! Carolyn, your're right, LOL, but when he did get ready he was off too quickly - so no close up this time.

Cathy, I agree that the reflection was a nice bonus but I didn't add it. The photo is just as it was taken except for the texture.

Marie #454136

Allan L. Whitehead March 30, 2004

This is another terrific photo, Marie. Looks like TRP@TRT,E… has struck again. The reflection is a very intergral part of this and you should absolutely take full credit for it. Remember, they never say "How" they jsut always say "How terrific…" Extremely well done, Marie - Allan #454186

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic March 30, 2004

Marie - the point is you didn't crop the reflection out so it's yours! Like your effects on this lovely shot... #454225

Marie Fields March 30, 2004

Thanks so much, Allan, and Bonnie! Your comments are greatly appreciated!

Marie #454278

Charlene Bayerle March 30, 2004

Marie this is just beautiful!!!!! Great job!! #454290

Joy Brown March 30, 2004

Wonderful image and effects, Marie! #454336

Lori Ditlefsen March 30, 2004

Nice image Marie! The catch on the swan looking into that wonderful relfection is fantastic! Would love to see this without the texture too! #454342

Marie Fields March 30, 2004

Hi, Charlene, Joy, and Lori! Thanks so much for your comments.

Lori, I have never done this part before (where you upload an image on the response page) but I am going to try to upload the "untextured" swan.....

Marie #454421

Marie Fields March 30, 2004

Hey, it worked! so which do you like better?

Marie #454429

Gianna Stadelmyer March 30, 2004

I like them both, but I love the textured one. It just adds a little zip. I love this shot...really looks like he's studying his reflection. Nice lighting, great composition. Excellent shot:-) #454659

Susan T. Parady March 30, 2004

Great capture, and I agree with Jan that the texture does add to this. Nice work! #454813

Marie Fields March 30, 2004

Thanks so much, Jan, and Susan! Your comments and opinions are appreciated very much!

Marie #454829

Terry R. Hatfield March 30, 2004

Hi Marie! A Nice One You Caught Here The Textured Version Is My Choice! I Like The Swans Reaction To Its Reflection! It Can See Its Not An Addition! Great Timing!! #455049

Darren K. Fisher March 30, 2004

I love the way you capture her here. I too think the reflection and stare make this. Great use of effects as well. #455290

Stephen Zacker March 30, 2004

Great image Marie. I like the image you added the texture to better! #455367

David L. Stevens April 02, 2004

Marie-I really love the effect used here and the colors and reflection are wonderful. As you can tell from my portfolio I enjoy the animal world myself. #459292

Allan L. Whitehead April 02, 2004

Marie, I love them both, but I think I prefer the textured one. Again, very well done, my dear friend - Allan #459317

Susan T. Parady April 12, 2004

Congratulations, Marie! #475884

Michael Wehrman level-deluxe April 12, 2004

Way to go Marie #475981

Allan L. Whitehead April 12, 2004

Marie, I told you this was terrific. Congratulations on this finalist selection, and good luck to you on the next leg of the journey - your dear friend, Allan #476245

Lori Ditlefsen April 12, 2004

Congrats Marie! #476370

Darren K. Fisher April 12, 2004

Way to go Marie. #476748

Colette M. Metcalf April 12, 2004

Congrats, Marie!! #477402

Cathy Barrows April 12, 2004

Congrats!...great shot #477527

Stephen Zacker April 12, 2004

Well Done. Congratulations! #477982

Susie Peek-Swint April 12, 2004

Many congrats Marie, this is beautiful! #478110

Terry R. Hatfield April 12, 2004

Great Job Marie!!Congrats! #478208

Debra Booth April 12, 2004

Beautiful shot, Marie! Congratulations! #478483

Eric Highfield level-deluxe April 12, 2004

Correct me if I'm wrong.... but I'm counting 6 finalists from you for March! Way to go! I'm going to be different here; I think I prefer the un-textured one. In either version, though, this images deserves this honour! Congratulations! #479664

Anette Linnea Rasmussen April 13, 2004

Great shot, Marie - well done!
Congrats and best of luck in the finals!

Best regards
Linnea
#479801

Gianna Stadelmyer April 14, 2004

Looks like the judges liked the textured effect too:-) Great job, Marie! Congrats!!! #482296

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