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lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
edited March 7, 2012 in The Dgrin Challenges
I already entered the first shot, as I wasn't sure how my time would be towards the end of the challenge, but now have some extra time & possibilities. Comments please:

1. Watching (current entry)
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2. Camouflaged
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3. I see eyes (I know, it's kinda creepy - never looks like my mind's eye!)
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4. They're still open ...
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5. - still working on a name
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~Lillian~
A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
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    JennJenn Registered Users Posts: 1,009 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2012
    aweeeeeeee I can't decide! I love kitties!
    Jenn (from Oklahoma)
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    PedalGirlPedalGirl Registered Users Posts: 794 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2012
    I like #5. :)
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    ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2012
    #5 is "purr"fect in my opinion! #4 is my 2nd vote!
    Karin


    "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
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    kwickerskwickers Registered Users Posts: 310 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2012
    lots of nice eyes! I find #2 draws me in.
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    tinamarie52tinamarie52 Registered Users Posts: 954 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2012
    I like #5, but think it could be brightened a bit. Cute kitty!

    Chris
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2012
    Thanks for the comments Jenn, Lisa, Karin, Keith & Chris. Keith - that may be the best shot I've ever taken of that fish - & I love the background bokeh & colors in that shot. Guess I was a little bit surprised by the other responses because to me the last shot seems technically inferior - it's in focus, but because of the iso being so high it isn't as crisp, but def has the cute factor. So I've been shooting more & trying to get more light & focus on the eyes. Here's a few that I think are better - comments please.

    6. Always look up!
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    7. Always look up!
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    8. Not sure on a name
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    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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    PedalGirlPedalGirl Registered Users Posts: 794 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2012
    I like 8 best... 6 & 7 have to much reflection in them which is kinda distracting IMO. I wish I could get my cat to actually look at me when I have a camera in my hand. Laughing.gif
    Pho-tog-ra-pher (n) 1. One who practices photography 2. one obsessed with capturing life with their camera. 3. One who eats, sleeps and breathes photographs. 4. One who sees the world in 4x6.
    www.lisaspeakmanphotography.com
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2012
    Thanks Lisa - I see what you mean by the reflections - really hard to get a good shot of eyes without any though. So here's a photoshopped version of #6 - better?
    6a. Always Look Up
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    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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    PappyRootPappyRoot Registered Users Posts: 174 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2012
    My vote would be for 2. Amazing shot and it grabed my attention as I was scrolling down to look at the different images.

    Good Luck

    Darryl
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    CHANDLERJACHANDLERJA Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2012
    I like #2 as well! Those colors are outstanding and the eye still pops! thumb.gif
    Jeromy
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    Light is everything in life and photography.
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    PedalGirlPedalGirl Registered Users Posts: 794 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2012
    lkbart wrote: »
    Thanks Lisa - I see what you mean by the reflections - really hard to get a good shot of eyes without any though. So here's a photoshopped version of #6 - better?
    6a. Always Look Up
    IMG4918b-M.jpg

    Better... but still something about the eyes that just seems off to me and I can't put my finger on it.
    Pho-tog-ra-pher (n) 1. One who practices photography 2. one obsessed with capturing life with their camera. 3. One who eats, sleeps and breathes photographs. 4. One who sees the world in 4x6.
    www.lisaspeakmanphotography.com
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2012
    Thanks for the comments Darryl, Jeromy & Lisa. After looking through the gallery, I've chosen #2, as it stands out more against the other entries. Thanks for all the feedback!
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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    sapphire73sapphire73 Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 1,949 moderator
    edited March 5, 2012
    I like #2 and #7. Great shots!

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    Mike BishopMike Bishop Registered Users Posts: 51 Big grins
    edited March 6, 2012
    nice shot of the six-line. Those can be a pain to capture well with them moving so much. Unfortunately, even when I do get the chance, my bowfront distorts clarity. No macro either.
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited March 7, 2012
    Thanks Gretchen & Mike. Yes, my 6-line is a real pain to capture, it darts around soooo fast, & with the macro tube I have, it's all manual focus - but sometimes I do get lucky!! Too bad about the bow - they are beautiful tanks to look at, but hadn't thought about the distortion.
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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