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Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 - Don - 02-21-2024
Good morning and welcome to hump day.
This morning we will be taking DS auto to have the automatic transmission essentially rebuilt. $$$. Having to replace the clutch assembly. So I will probably be taking him to work and back for the next few days.
A few more from the Texas trip.
A Whooping Crane with a tasty crab, a red bloom, and three Brown Pelicans.
RE: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 - Dave - 02-21-2024
Really nice work Don.
About the Whooping Crane - you were in the right place at the right time, and nailed the photo.
The red bloom: red vs near complement yellow=green and soft & rounded vs hard-edged & prickly. Nice contr asts.
Brown Pelicans ( displaying their striking breeding plumage ) - a very nice grouping.
The subtle shadows you added inside the simulated frames is a nice touch.
Here's an oldie - maybe 20 or more years ago. It's a short post with what looks like creosote (maybe as a preservative measure?) taken at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands...
RE: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 - Adamphotoman - 02-21-2024
Don,
All 3 are inspiring. The family of Brown Pelicans almost looks like a posed portrait. You either were lucky or got them to cooperate.
Dave, I am a sucker for nature found abstracts.
Rich I was playing with pseudo solarization. Much easier in Photoshop curves than in the darkroom.
RE: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 - Dreamin - 02-21-2024
Don, three impressive shots! Not easy to catch a bird with it's prey!! My favorite is the pelican trio....amazing detail! Love the colors.
Dave, that is a great abstract, love the color! Lots of texture. Well done.
Grant, another interesting solarized shot!
I hope these guys have a designated captain onboard!!
RE: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 - Rich - 02-21-2024
Don, you really nailed the Crane shot....WoW! All the right things came together. The old saying "The more I practice the luckier I get!" Might apply here!
To make the rose? a dynamite shot, I would clone out the brown dead foliage.
Pelicans....perfect! The Three Amigos!
Dave, a very striking image with the contrasting colors working in harmony! Luv it!
Grant, beautiful! I remember those darkroom experiments try to produce solarization. Lots of paper in the trash! PS MUCH easier!
Natalie, you are so right The Captain on the aircraft carrier I was on would not allow that. I was a certified helmsman and steered the ship for an hour on each watch I had.
Awesome collection of images today. Fun!