Please look at this!

ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
edited May 11, 2005 in Landscapes
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Isn't it pretty? First time I have taken a decent photo in that area of magnolia gardens. I was the one who saw the gator, with the people at the seminar. We all shot it. Some people might have gotten good photos, too, but I bet this equals theirs........including the nature photographer's.

Comments welcome. I hate to back off on the dark part. I think that is why it works, what do you all think?

ginger (I am doing the seminar photos last night (from Saturday), all night, and today I am uploading them)

Thanks for looking, smile.
After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.

Comments

  • 4labs4labs Registered Users Posts: 2,089 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Great photo ginger! I can see why you are excited about it.
  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Hi Ginger,

    Great capture.thumb.gif The colors of the flowers look smashing against the "dark". I must say the gator does look as if he desires some turtle soup! Thanks for sharin'.
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    I took this first, but didn't know about the gator and the turtle
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    I didn't see them until I worked it up last night. Rutt, if you read this, see this, I sure appreciate those dark and light sharpening tips. I used them here, and on the other one. On photos, not of people, am kind of confused about them, still. I wondered it using it on the animals up there would ruin them......it didn't. And I don't know that I ever would have seen the "drama" without the sharp sharpening.

    And thanks to whoever pushed me into RAW, I could not have finished the photo without RAW, and it was not complicated, just control over the final exposure, to the nth degree. I did not layer, not complicated, just put the slider in the right place and saw the photo change from a reject to a winner.

    Love the sharpening and the RAW..........and the sliders. Maybe I should give some credit to the clone tool for helping me "clean" up the lake.

    g (Thanks for looking and commenting.)
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited May 4, 2005
    Very, very nice Ginger thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif


    I love the colors and the turtle clap.gif To tell the truth, I didn't even notice the gator til you pointed it out in the 2nd shot rolleyes1.gif He justs adds to an already super shot!

    Good work,
    Steve
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  • KhaosKhaos Registered Users Posts: 2,435 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Nice shot Ginger, and you are right on leaving it as is. It isn't too dark. The lighting is perfect.thumb.gif
  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Stunning photos with beatiful contrast! Well done, Ginger!


    mitch
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  • marlofmarlof Registered Users Posts: 1,833 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    It's a nice scenery, and I love the contrast between the dark and light areas.
    enjoy being here while getting there
  • GatorGator Registered Users Posts: 192 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Ginger, beautiful shot of one of my favorite subjects... Ahhh, the gator lovingly gazing at the turtle!thumb.gif You captured some truly lovely colors as well!
  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Beautiful Gingerthumb.gif
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    I can't blame you...
    for being proud of this one!thumb.gif

    I iloveyou.gif the soft dreamy look mixed with what could be impending disaster for the turtle. That's the way life is.

    This one IS special, Ginger.clap.gif
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Thanks, thanks, thanks.................makes me so happy to hear nice thoughts. I don't mean you can't offer suggestions, but I am still happy.

    ginger:D
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Very nice Ginger thumb.gif
    Good work on your part clap.gif
    So nice I'm coming back later to look again :D
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  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    bfjr wrote:
    Very nice Ginger thumb.gif
    Good work on your part clap.gif
    So nice I'm coming back later to look again :D
    15524779-Ti.gif
    Yes,worth more than just one look.
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  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Nice shots ginger, and IMHO not too dark, just right.
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  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Two things: Amazing scene and photographed wonderfully. These pics should find homes on your walls.

    AJ
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited May 4, 2005
    Two very nicely composed shots!

    Nice work Ginger!

    ian
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  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited May 4, 2005
    Wow, wow, wow! Ginger this is a terrific shot and clearly seen that way by everyone. In one day you've gotten a boatload of positive comments, all well deserved.

    Everything about this picture is just perfect. Congratulations!

    That gator is eyeing that turtle the way I imagine Andy eyes a plate of ribs rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • USAIRUSAIR Registered Users Posts: 2,646 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Ginger
    You should be proud of this one ...man what a great shot it has it allclap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    That's one for the wall for sure thumb.gif

    Thanks
    Fred
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  • SusanBSusanB Registered Users Posts: 281 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2005
    Wow, beautiful work Ginger! The capture and the post work are outstandingclap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif


    Susan
  • GatorGator Registered Users Posts: 192 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2005
    Ginger, could you post your web address? I would like to order one of these prints if you have them for sale!

    Thanks!
  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited May 5, 2005
    hey G, was the turtle still there 10 seconds later? rolleyes1.gif
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  • gpgoldgpgold Registered Users Posts: 469 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2005
    ginger_55 wrote:

    Isn't it pretty? First time I have taken a decent photo in that area of magnolia gardens. I was the one who saw the gator, with the people at the seminar. We all shot it. Some people might have gotten good photos, too, but I bet this equals theirs........including the nature photographer's.

    Comments welcome. I hate to back off on the dark part. I think that is why it works, what do you all think?

    ginger (I am doing the seminar photos last night (from Saturday), all night, and today I am uploading them)

    Thanks for looking, smile.
    Really a classic capture. I can imagine the shot in National Geographic. Glad I took a look!

    regards,

    Gary
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2005
    Gator wrote:
    Ginger, could you post your web address? I would like to order one of these prints if you have them for sale!

    Thanks!
    Isn't my web addy on my profile.

    gingersnap.smugmug.com

    and a real bargain right now. No potographer's fee. someone kept messing with my photos and fees. have changed my password.

    will change prices tomorrow, probably. promised some friends, free til mon\\\

    thanks for liking it. iam super late to church. sorry re typos.....

    later,

    ginger(go get it now, at "our" prices..........friends we all are, today)

    let me know, though. I would feel the pride, smile. And i could say that you own a print, etc.
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • ruttrutt Registered Users Posts: 6,511 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2005
    These look pretty darn good, especially the closer shot. I can feel the jungle humidity. Advanced sharpening seems to be working for you.
    If not now, when?
  • GatorGator Registered Users Posts: 192 Major grins
    edited May 11, 2005
    ginger_55 wrote:
    Isn't my web addy on my profile.

    gingersnap.smugmug.com

    and a real bargain right now. No potographer's fee. someone kept messing with my photos and fees. have changed my password.

    will change prices tomorrow, probably. promised some friends, free til mon\\\

    thanks for liking it. iam super late to church. sorry re typos.....

    later,

    ginger(go get it now, at "our" prices..........friends we all are, today)

    let me know, though. I would feel the pride, smile. And i could say that you own a print, etc.
    Thanks G, and I didn't see the addy if it is there!
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