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Swans at Elterwater, removed from the dark background and placed on a totally black one.
| Camera: | Olympus C-2100 Ultra Zoom  Check out Olympus Image Space! |
| Lens: | Approx 35-350 equiv |
| Recording media: | Digital |
| Title: | Serenity |
| Username: | 
digicammad |
| Uploaded: | 27 Sep 2003 - 2:46 PM |
| Tags: | Digitally manipulated |
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very nice picture Ian.
Thanks for the comments, I finally found one that Pete likes :0). Thanks for pointing out the background Simon, I had missed that. I'll get rid of it on my copy.
Ian
hard to choose a superlative that hasnt been used! well done, lovely picture
I hardly need add further comment. This is
as clean and simple a visual symbol of 'serenity' as you could find in nature.
Well conceived..
I do not understand how one can react to the comments made by other "readers". I take the opportunity of this magnificent picture to react to your comments concerning a picture of mine: you are perfectly right, and the candle should replace the sun (it is a rising sun) and the mask (which is a sculpture made several thousands years ago -Nefertiti) is also superfluous. Comments, especially well based criticisms, are quite useful. thanks.
Hi Ariel
It's easy to reply to other people's comments, you just use the 'add reply' button at the bottom of the comments. Thanks for the compliment on this image. I've added a further comment to yours.
Ian
Thanks Graham. It's a rare event for one of my shots to really come off the way I want it, so all the positive comments are much appreciated.
Ian
A great image. Well seen and taken, and the post camera work is faultless. Also, more importantly, the post camera work enhances the image.
Dave
I'm overwhelmed by the number of comments I keep getting on this. It's not often the image matches what I see in my head, but this has done and I'm really glad everybody else also likes it. Thanks again for all the feedback.
Ian
I've looked at this image so many times and never commented, shame on me! It's simply absolutely perfect Ian.
Mary
again, many thanks to all of you for your positive comments. If I never get another EC this one will continue to give me pleasure, increased by the knowledge that so many of you also like it.
Ian
retrospective -looked at your portfolio and saw this - very nice indeed
Beautiful shot! Great idea to replace the original background with black.
the result justifies the means. great shot/ processing. fine art at it's best.
can't believe i never clicked on this. came across it a few times this spring. with all the swan shots emerging this season, this one's still my favourite. there's such an elegant flow in this picture.
Thanks once again everybody for all the comments.
Dave, I'm honoured that mine was the first photo on which you chose to comment.
Lucie, it's my favourite too. :0) In fact (and nothing to do with the EC) it is one of my favourites of all the photos I have taken over the years.
Ian
Ian, thanks for your comments on my photo, Sunset and Lighthouse,I have only had my digital camera a week and still experimenting with settings etc. I value your comments as I can see you are an expert photographer, I love every one of your photos, brilliant composition and colours etc.this one of two swans is just stunning! Mac.
Thanks for the feedback. Makar I would never call myself an expert, there are loads of people on here far better than myself. I just try to explain what I see in a photo in the hope it helps people get more enjoyment out of their hobby.
Ian
hi ian. thanks for the feed back on my photos but the thing is i dont have a scanner as yet so any photos i have done i cant show and yes i do have alot of photos i have changed with photoshop but i guess i just injoy the fun in changing them but dont worry i start college in 2 weeks so i will be showing more of my pro shots i have done. i do wish i could show my other photos but at this time i cant so check back soon sometime and i should have more uploaded and not tampered with.
Anthony
Editor's Choice award and deservingly so. Great shot!
Outstanding shot Ian, congrats on the EC, well deserved.
Bill.
Steve, you're my 50th click, thanks very much. :0)
Thanks for all the comments again folks, glad one of my favourite shots is so popular in general.
Ian
Excellent stuff.
I swear I clicked and commented on this b4 but obviously not.
Thanks folks.
Davie, nice to know one of my photos is an inspiration to somebody.
Ex - click again by all means. :0)
Ian
WOW! Unbelievable photo - belated congratulations, but only just seen it.
Eleanor
oh crums! What a portfolio! This is beautiful
Thaks for looking in Ian. D.
Again, thanks for the comments. Ta for my 60th Magad. :0)
Ian
hello ..u r the person who welcomed me to the ephotozine site 6 months ago ..Thanks ..
Saw this pic only now ..I dont hav anything more to say ..all said already by others ..Continue the good work ..
Thanks once more.
Vineeth, if you are still here I'm glad I welcomed you. :0)
Ian
Wow! Fantastic shot/work!
Thanks for your visit...
My photo was taken at the opening ceremonies of the European Capital of Culture (which is Cork this year).
I used two "photocopy" filter layers, and "darken" blending mode to get the layers to blend with a "cutout" filter layer.
Also pushed up the saturation.
Awesome photo - congratulations on the EC! Excellent use of digital manipulation to improve an already excellent shot.
Chris
I felt this image was a little on the fake side.
Does the natural beauty of swans on water need this type of manipulation?
The swans look lost in a big pool of sticky photoshop oil rather then fresh water.
Ethan
Each to their own Ethan. Thanks for the comment.
Ian
No problem Lourens and thanks for the comment.
Ian
Just realised, I've seen this a hundred times but never commented! Still pretty good considering you took this in your youth!
lol, thanks Ed. Good to heard from you again, hope things are going well.
Love this shot. The swans' postures are great.
Was this using the flood filter?
Sam
Hi Sam, thanks for the comment. No filter anywhere near this, the reflections are totally natural. :0)
The only manipulation is what I put in the description.
Ian
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