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Uploaded: 08/12/09 2:19 PM GMT
Sleeping Beauty
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I really enjoy B&W's and since I did not really like the Color version I decided to give it a try. I have not done any of this kind of work in a long time.

Editing done with the Canon Software. It could have used a better exposure, but I think the B&W works better than my color version.

I deleted the first posting because the sizing was wrong for the desktop.

Thank you for the views, comments and advice.

♪ ♫ :)sandi♪ =^..^=

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.amishy
08/12/09 2:41 PM GMT
Stunning B&W! Contrasts and composition are perfect~the reflection solitary and lovely! Faved! Brilliant work Tigger! :)Ami
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::Inkeri
08/12/09 2:58 PM GMT
Fantastic B/W Sandi..with a Perfect title.WOW
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.Genver
08/12/09 3:19 PM GMT
Very good swan picture in black and white,the reflection is very lovely too,Sandi.
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.Joanie
08/12/09 3:46 PM GMT
Outstanding work and so gorgeous Sandi! I think this is the first B&W that I've truly loved. Beautiful in every way and faved!
Joanie
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Love and live.
.Jhihmoac
08/12/09 4:09 PM GMT
A beautiful swan capture...Faved!
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::casechaser
08/12/09 4:51 PM GMT
Sandi, I too like it in b&w. The reflection is good and the swan's refective mood is outstanding.
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.vangoughs
08/12/09 5:23 PM GMT
Magazine quality Sandi!!!
A keeper
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::Dunstickin
08/12/09 5:39 PM GMT
The B&W emphasizes the reflections on this!..

Good work!..
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::Roseman_Stan
08/12/09 6:07 PM GMT
B&W works very well for this shot Sandi. Nice!

Stan
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.corngrowth
08/12/09 6:10 PM GMT
Are you sure it's sleeping Sandi? I know for sure it's a beauty!
Regards, Cornelius.
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::danika
08/12/09 6:56 PM GMT
Nice & simple ... makes a fantastic desktop. Love it in B & W too. Excellent work Sandi.
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::ro_and
08/12/09 7:08 PM GMT
because i am not really Englishspeaking, sometimes i miss the words to describe what i feel when i see, a sad but very beautiful picture, or maybe only focused on the inner part....wonderful picture
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.bliz_dev
08/12/09 7:08 PM GMT
WOW!!!!
awesome shot
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.SatCom
08/12/09 7:49 PM GMT
You know how much I love B/W's, and this one is just simply amazing....big WOW and a 10 in my book. Love the way the reflections stand out that much more.
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::tealeaves
08/12/09 8:08 PM GMT
Solitary beauty! I really like the b&w treatment and placement, Sandi! Wonderful reflections too! Very well done! :)
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::Jimbobedsel
08/12/09 8:58 PM GMT
The black and white gives it a different feeling altogether. I really like it. The reflection really stands out. Nice work, Sandi.

Jimbob
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::0930_23
08/12/09 9:07 PM GMT
It would have made a great centerfold in Fowl Play Tigz. On the other hand it might be a tad high class for the likes of FP. One of the best B/W's I have seen on Caedes. Faved.

TicK

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.dancer3660
08/12/09 9:07 PM GMT
So calm and beautiful. It is more like Swan Lake than Sleeping beauty.
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.ovar2008
08/12/09 9:39 PM GMT
Absolutely elegant!.
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.catgupi
08/12/09 9:51 PM GMT
This photo is a beauty that never sleeps!

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::braces
08/12/09 11:44 PM GMT
Sandi, you know how much I like swans and especially swans in B&W. This is lovely, understated photography at its best.
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.muki7
08/13/09 12:59 AM GMT
A fine job on this B&W of the beautiful Swan, Sandi. Great reflection and clarity. Excellent work, Saved

Ed
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.icedancer
08/13/09 1:32 AM GMT
Wow Sandi, this is spectular. Absolutely love it.
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.trixxie17
08/14/09 3:00 PM GMT
Lovely shot - love the lighting you captured.
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.Lynthirteen
08/15/09 11:10 AM GMT
I love the Black and White. It was so well!! Lyn.
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.Olaus
08/15/09 5:01 PM GMT
Very good work Sandi. The picture works very well in B / W.
Christer
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.gabi_h
08/17/09 1:39 AM GMT
Amazing photo. Lovely reflection and the white swan just spectacular against the black background. Couldn't picture it any other way.
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::zunazet
08/24/09 1:52 AM GMT
Truly outstanding! Works perfectly in B&W. Well done.
DP
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.Sree
08/25/09 6:33 PM GMT
Simply superb...
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