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Uploaded: 03/22/12 2:16 AM GMT
Gerald
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For some reason this swan strikes me as being a Gerald. I originally thought it might be a Reginald. But Reggie's are usually sharp characters. Clearly its not up to Reginald standards. Or at least it ain't no more after I got done editing the photo. So it got downgraded to a Gerry. Not that I'm saying all Gerries are soft around the edges, just this one.

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.palral
03/22/12 2:55 AM GMT
Really nice work, Wendell. And thanks for stepping all over my toes in your narrative since my only criticism of your image is that Gerry is soft around the edges. Actually I'm bothered by the rock wall at the top of the shot because it distracted me. I mean it's a fine wall and appears to be the far side of a pond. Let's face it...without the wall, there might not even be a pond and Reggie would be dead. Actually I'm not that bothered by the wall. Good luck in the contest.

Roger
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I may be schizophrenic, but at least I have each other.
::0930_23
03/22/12 2:59 AM GMT
Has a soft painterly feel to it Wendell. I never know if your shots were originally in focus or not.
It looks like Gerry has an uphill swim ahead of him.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.rvdb
03/22/12 12:01 AM GMT
Wendell very well done a story boek picture.

Rob
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.LakeMichigan
03/22/12 12:27 AM GMT
I think this is well done. I like the softness of it gives it a peaceful feeling . Nice job.
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::trixxie17
03/22/12 2:57 PM GMT
It has a very soft focused look - whether in editing or in camera - it lends itself to a watercolor look.
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::Starry173
03/22/12 3:12 PM GMT
The soft focus and painterly feel to the shot is superb!!! Faved.
Tom
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.gizmo1
03/22/12 6:47 PM GMT
I love this photo and the soft focus,plus the water dripping of it beak.The colours in this photo are beautiful and the reflections in the water are stunning.Well done very nice capture of Gordon.
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.snapshooter87
03/22/12 8:20 PM GMT
It is a beauty, Wendell. Could be better though.
There are quite a few small specks and a couple of indistinguishable flowers that could be cloned out to put maximum attention on the swan, water droplets and concentric ripples. It's just the ones all over the pond that take attention away from what's happening between it's beak and the water.
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.ovar2008
03/22/12 9:50 PM GMT
Such a wonderful work!.
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::casechaser
03/22/12 9:54 PM GMT
Wendell, ths beautiful picture could grace the cover of a children's book.
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.Starglow
03/23/12 12:44 AM GMT
Love the ripples in the green water. Has the effect of a lovely painting. Good job.
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.stonewolff
03/23/12 11:05 AM GMT
Beautiful work here. I very much like your technique here...very peaceful; like a water color. Excellent color tones and composition. A well thought out picture....thanks....
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.icedancer
03/23/12 8:23 PM GMT
I really like this Wendell, my brother is soft around the edges and he's a Gerald, lol. Love the feeling this is a wonderful painting
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