frank_becker

February 18, 2004

I'm from Kentucky USA where we have plenty of horse and horseracing photographers, so I've seen every horse and racing shot imaginable. Until this one - fabulous!

May 5, 2003

Was any color enhancing done?

April 8, 2003

thank you for all the great comments!

This was a whaler's grave - but not Shackleton's. He's actually buried on South Georgia Island.

March 12, 2003

Gosh, I had not thought of the Linux connection - there's a humorous caption for this picture that will have to come to mind eventually!

March 9, 2003

I've been playing with cropping this one. This original makes the peak somewhat remote and even lonely - which actually captures the reality. But cropping in does emphasize the strange glaring light a little better.

March 3, 2003

Stunning.

March 3, 2003

Thanks. You're both right about the shore line. Back to Photoshop with a little correction.

February 27, 2003

This photo with the people was recently used in a travel brochure. The people give a little context to the scene, where this penguin just strolled by unconcerned about this group taking a rest.

February 27, 2003

As one not familiar with this area, I think the shot is nicely composed and lighted well, despite being mid-morning or mid-afternoon. The intensity is on the right wall, with shaddowed ridges on the left and in the background with highlights, providing wonderful and varied texture. If this is a cookie - cutter shot as a couple of comments suggest, I'd love to see other photos with better lighting, etc. I, for one, think this is a beautiful photograph.

February 27, 2003

Thanks, I'll experiment.

February 26, 2003

The original is much sharper - added a little PS USM though. This lost detail and sharpness in the compression for this site, especially since the bird only occupies about 1/5 of the frame.

The little yellow feathers were blowing in the wind, so they are not sharp even on the original.

February 25, 2003

I have debated whether to lighten this up a bit. The natural tendency of thee D100 to underexpose was left in place here. Lightening causes a slight loss of drama, but is perhaps more realistic. I'll experiment.

February 25, 2003

Thanks! When we anchored here, we could only see the end of the glacier at first. The mountain was a surprise when the fog started lifting.

February 25, 2003

Good points - how did I miss that tilted horizon? (In reality, this little berg did seem lost in the dark sea and sky - it was strange.)

November 2, 2001

It gives that sense, but it is inhabited by Pueblo American Indians and can at times show a good deal of activity. This photo was taken in the early morning after a snowfall on an unusually cold and windy day in April. Despite the number of residents, the place appeared deserterd. I was even the only visitor (well, tourist) there for several hours. The cold worked to my advantage!

October 26, 2001

This photograph gives a great sense of place, although a bit chilling! Great use of perspective.

October 23, 2001

The Masaii are fascinating subjects, and this close-up is great. I would be interested in your comments on 2 that I have posted, one of which is also a closeup.