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Hi Michael,

 

well composed, intriguing color combination. The title seems a bit far-fetched at first, but there is some animal form in this abstract on closer inspection. I couldn't begin to describe the associations surfacing my mind now. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Bill,

 

wonderful capture of this bluebird with a great composition and DoF, lots of color and detail to enjoy. Too bad you didn't capture the tip of its tail, but still a great photo! Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Kamala,

 

a marvelous view of these waves, the motion frozen to what seems to me the perfect settings. Wonderful composition and colors as well! Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Pierre,

 

you have great Photoshop skills! I wonder why you have chosen to give this image a blue coloring. Although I must confess the title intrigued me too, I can't help reacting to the views expressed in the comments that seem to suggest 'look how far we've come' as a species. Historically that may be correct, but the speed with which lots of people embrace going back to slavery makes clear that we didn't learn much from all that progress. Well, your photo and title did provoke a reaction, which is rare nowadays on PN. Well done! Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

a simple but very effective composition; the two flamingos on the right counterbalance the sun and the other bird. I also like the limited color palette and the transient quality of the light. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Franz,

 

very appealing photo, both in color and texture. I like the crop. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi G & V,

 

this is otherworldly indeed! The lichen and mosses are as interesting as flowers in their diversity in shape. Colors look very nice; I was wondering if you considered shooting this with more DoF, at least in the foreground. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Frieder,

 

thank you for adding this photo to your favorites! Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Franz,

 

it's no wonder the hortensias flourish when they are watered continuously. The artwork is funny indeed, your presentation is spot-on: limited DoF, natural colors, good detail. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi G & V,

 

a fiery orange Mexican sunflower (didn't know the species) against a dark green OoF background. It pops right off the screen, very impressive detail and DoF. I would suggest some cropping a/o cloning out (at least the orange part in the bottom left and the sensor spots). A tighter crop is of course a matter of taste, but it could benefit the presentation of this marvelous photo. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Paul,

 

a very pleasing composition of the harbor of this Italian town. The angle makes it easy for the viewer to follow the canal and its embankment. The morning sun provides a friendly light with natural colors. The reflections are a nice bonus. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Michael,

 

This was shot on a Canon EOS 550D with a Canon EF 400 mm 5. 6 lens, on a monopod, ISO 800, f 8.0, 1/1600 sec. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi G & V,

 

very nice capture of this hummingbird; I like the fact that some parts of the bird are in focus and detailed and other parts show movement. The light and colors are pleasing as well. Too bad about the 'thing' behind the bird, but that's where it was so you had no choice but to include it. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Franz,

 

well composed photo of this interesting old locomotive. I like the movement in the leg of one of the passengers who is leaving the train, the reflections on the surface of the locomotive and the edge of the platform clock being aligned with the edge of the frame (good for my photographic ocd). Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Michael,

 

I really like this abstract and its design! The title provides only one - although it suits the image well - way to interpret what we see here. The small white could represent leaves or snow as well. I like the composition showing what I consider to be a tree and some shrubs at the side of a road. I like the 'fallen twigs' at the bottom of the tree and, last but not least, the sublimely limited color palette. You outdid yourself, into my favorites! Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Franz,

 

this looks pretty stupid indeed. How can someone mistake the road for a parking spot while there were (probably) cars parked there already? Your photo shows the potential problem of this stupidity well; the space between the white Mercedes and the BMW looks narrower than it may be. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi TmJ,

 

wonderful capture of these grebes with their young! It's always an endearing sight to witness. The light is perfect and your photo summarizes an important part of the caring of these birds for their family. What are the odd shapes in the reflections? Kind regards, Vincent

Seasons pass by quickly, which is why seasonal photos can be valuable time documents. The young of this willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) have lives of their own and don't need help from their parents anymore - if they survived the critical first stages of life. I stood still where the bird was busy collecting protein-rich food for the young to let the bird get used to my presence. It took some time, but finally it landed on a reed close to me to take a short pause. I decided not to go for a centered composition and (after some slight cropping) this is what I ended up with. I liked the blurry background and the position of the warbler. It's not the most detailed of photos, but it will have to do. Your comments are very welcome.

Hi G & V,

 

thanks for your response! I do upload photos, but not very many (I have only ca. 400 photos in my portfolio since I joined PN in may 2018). Today I will upload another. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi G & V,

 

that is a lot of contrast and detail! The butterfly, the flowers and the background go well together, even with this degree of color contrast. I have noticed lots of swallowtails have damaged 'tails', in my photos as well. The title is well chosen. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Frieder,

 

thank you for adding this photo to your favorites! Kind regards, Vincent

Coffee is so...common :)

Hi G & V,

 

the title goes very well with the image! The eye contact is obvious and there aren't many other things this look may mean (maybe 'should I take off?') . The combination of the three colors and the triangular composition make this photo very appealing. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

you've captured a unique moment here! While the other flamingos go about their business, two are showing aggressive behavior towards one bird that is obviously not welcome in 'their' fishing grounds. The stretched necks and the moving feathers on their back add dynamics to the scene, necessary to make the viewer understand what's happening. Beautiful colors and excellent DoF. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Michael,

 

this scene looks like it was created in a church/house of prayer; the three plush chairs and the covered lectern give that impression at least when seeing the thumbnail. When I viewed the image, the different parts of this space melted together in an abstract of lush colors and almost shapeless forms, reminiscent of the ones used by Gustav Klimt in some of his well known work with golden colors. Kind regards, Vincent