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© ©copyright Tony Hadley Photography 2012

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Artist: J.A. (Tony) Hadley;
Exposure Date: 2009:08:19 15:17:48;
Copyright: No use permitted unless explicitly provided by J.A. (Tony) Hadley;
Make: NIKON CORPORATION;
Model: NIKON D300;
Exposure Time: 1/200.0 seconds s;
FNumber: f/5.0;
ISOSpeedRatings: ISO 200;
ExposureProgram: Other;
ExposureBiasValue: +10/6
MeteringMode: Other;
Flash: Flash did not fire;
FocalLength: 90.0 mm mm;
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm: 135 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows;

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tony hadley,  you have me on this one,  i have always had strong opinions on your work,  could go either way,  some of your work i find just really refreshing and of a excellent caliber, and some i would just say not of the same standard.  this image im really trying to figure out,  that yellowish thing hanging down from the center of image looks like a frogs leg that has been ran over by a big mac truck,  whats the significance of the blue ring in b/g!  i think perhaps i am missing something here,  i should go to bed and wake up tomorrow and come back and see thousands of critiques praising this as the flower image of the decade. i just cant get a read on this one my friend,  could have something to do with the social evening have just had, perhaps a wee bit too much red wine...........ohhh   good night,   dreams in color!

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LOL. OMG! Roger - you put a big smile on my face. "Frog's leg run over by a big Mac Truck"!  (*_*).  

 

Just when I thought that my images were becoming blase resulting in few comments, I get yours.   You once told me that one  measure of a successful image is when it moved people to react positively and negatively. 

 

I can predict based on current trends of my images that I will not be inundated with a ton of comments either way. On many of my images I get lots of views e.g. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15253333 (over 1600 views)  but 4 or 5 comments.

 

It is also true that I make fewer critiques but the few that I make tend to be more substantive. It seems though that in order to get more critiques, a better strategy would be to make up a "beautiful composition, superb light" comment and drop that on 150  images every day.

 

PS a little more about the image: I took it back in 2009. I was lying on the ground and pointed the camera underneath the flowers and aimed it in the direction of the sky. I managed to get the tail of one petal and the blue is the only piece of a blue sky I captured.  I felt that the patch of blue was important as a visual contrast amidst the yellow-green dominance.  A Tamron 90mm macro with aperture fairly wide open was used.

 

Thanks for stopping by and have another glass of wine on me, (*_*)

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I actually like this image, even after reading Roger's comment above :-). I like the minimalism limiting this to a spring color study.

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tony,  oh my gosh,   am dangerous when i drink too much,  in my defense,  would have to say i seldom get in that state.  when turned on my computer the first name on that list that shows your favorite photographer was none other than yours.  crept back to this image very slowly as was just not sure what i had said.  what i told you in the past about either positive or negative comments is just so true,  if your images get a reaction either way your doing something right.  my comment about the squashed frog leg was totally uncalled for.  like lindas assessment,  a study in spring colors.  anyway i do sincerely apologize.

one of you biggest fans

roger

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I too am one of your big fans.  I'm happy to see more color in your art.  This one grabbed me because of the soft blue and yellows.  I think we all go through spells where we are more or less creative.  Aloha.  Are those vertical green lines frog legs?

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I am still smiling and that is the truth! No apology is required but if it will make you feel better I accept it. Frog's legs are quite the delicacy in my area and even though I have never eaten any, this image might just appeal to a consumer of frogs legs. Through a leap of faith and some subliminal symbolism, a frog leg consumer might wonder why they are so drawn to this image!

So there is nothing to wine about, and all the very best

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"I actually like this image, even after reading Roger's comment above :-). I like the minimalism limiting this to a spring color study".

 

I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for visiting.

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"Are those vertical green lines frog legs"?

 

Nah - too long and skinny (*_*)

 

Thanks for the visit!

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Thanks - glad you liked it. Whenever I see the word "prodigal" I associate it with the biblical story of the Prodigal Son". I find this reference food for thought as I now take your comment and go back and look at the image.

All the very best,

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I like the colors and I like the laugh more. Thanks to Tony and Roger and may be the red wine also:). This is also the right moment to announce that I am a fan of both. All the best.

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This is a stunning image and a delight in its originality and minimalism. IMHO it does not get any better than this. Maybe I was a frog leg eater in a previous life (smile).

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