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November 27, 2010

I thumbed through a dozen or so images and stopped on this one and opened it in a larger view. It caught my attention. What more can I say? I found it powerful.

November 21, 2002

My only wish is probably the same as yours, that the focus had been even. All sharp, or all soft. Otherwise I love the composition. The expression. The Emotion.

November 21, 2002

Cropped about a third off the top, boring sky. I'd hoped to capture

pelicans in flight, skimming the waves, so I was shooting Fuji 800.

Probably about three in the afternoon - not quite the 'magic hour',

but sufficient overcast to help. I like not only the man viewing the

vast expanse, but the seagull, a bit lower in the frame, sharing the

view.

August 10, 2002

Shot with a 300mm telephoto but still, it is cropped - the most interesting 1/4 of the full frame. Graininess is the price you pay shooting 400 speed film. Long exposure well after sunset with plenty of cloud cover. Thanks for the comments!

May 19, 2002

I, too, would have preferred sharper focus on the boat and masts considering they are the subject according to the caption. Maybe a 5.6 f-stop and longer exposure? But, as it is, the shot has a very serene feel.

May 19, 2002

Was this available light? If so, I'd guess late afternoon - the shadow-cast to the left does a wonderful job of giving this shot texture. Excellent DOF.

May 4, 2002

Intriguing angle and composition. And excellent DOF.

April 12, 2002

The V-framing created by the pillow and afghan, drawing the eye to that precious, fevered face, caught me. Great focus and color.

April 10, 2002

Up one notch on 'originality' just for the caption.

April 9, 2002

I'd agree the top third of each is quite similar, but the 'hole' in the sunset I was lucky enough to capture, with blue sky poking through, was something unique in my experience. And breathtaking.

December 17, 2001

What appears to be flaring at each corner was distracting to me, but I see it on all the photos in your Laos folder. Is it intentional?

November 12, 2001

Scan remnants should probably be cropped. Top left side and right side on the top.

November 2, 2001

My Grandmother. Grandma. Taken during a visit last summer. I actually prefer the other picture of her in my Single Photos folder. I'm curious what you mean by "sensible".

October 8, 2001

I like the caption.

September 23, 2001

Along the lines of Seven's comments - I think it would be more powerful with 'just' the flag colorized. As is, though, I like it.

September 8, 2001

Wim, Thanks! Your comment is especially valued having reviewed your work. Impressive

September 2, 2001

I'm with David on this, and your caption was the clue to take a second look.

September 2, 2001

The mystery of what it was, answered by the caption, made me chuckle. Very nicely done, I think.

August 13, 2001

Actually, I was amused by the main character, the photographer, capturing his retreating model. All while the 'gallery' looks on. And a lovely set, too, for this mini-play. But, that's just my opinion.

August 11, 2001

Gentlemen, your comments are duly noted and the caption has been modified. I would invite and encourage you to view the folder I have added. "The Grand Old Dame". Obviously my initial caption was insprired more by the final two pictures posted there. Thanks for your comments. Rick

August 11, 2001

Michael, Thanks for the suggestion. I've cropped foreground but left what, to me, feels like just enough to balance the full frame.

August 3, 2001

Diner. Grimy work cloths. Weathered face. Cigarette. Technically well shot, but it is those elements of composition that I find compelling. Took me back to those early Look and Life magazine photo essays.

July 30, 2001

Dave, Thanks for the comment. It is very much appreciated. It was interesting to read that your primary impression is of 'dark' where I'd been so taken by the rolling fog.