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Uploaded: 06/04/13 2:33 AM GMT
The Mute Swan In Black & White
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I used the plug-in clarity in the topaz program for this result. My newest entry for the fun challenge.

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Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::LakeMichigan
06/04/13 2:37 AM GMT
This is a B&W beauty, Sandi .
Love the treatment.
Great challenge entry .
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
.bfrank
06/04/13 2:43 AM GMT
Really an excellent entry for black and white Sandi. It has depth to it and nice choice of composition.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
::danika
06/04/13 3:01 AM GMT
Wow, that plug-in works nicely. Love the detail on the swan & the composition. Wonderful B & W entry for the challenge, Sandi.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
.Joanie
06/04/13 3:44 AM GMT
Gorgeous in the B&W as well Sandi! So defined and focused! Good luck!!
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Four eyes are better than two.
.biffobear
06/04/13 6:33 AM GMT
I'm keeping quiet about this one....(Whisper,"good entry")....R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
.koca
06/04/13 7:47 AM GMT
Magic close up, so detailed. Good luck, Sandi.
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.Tedi
06/04/13 7:58 AM GMT
It's very beautiful and elegant. Very good presentation. I love it. Good luck.
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::rozem061
06/04/13 8:25 AM GMT
Perfect B & W, shot !
Awesome image, Sandi !
John
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-*A Wallpaper is worth a million words - And I leave them Speechless!*- ...
::100k_xle
06/04/13 10:57 AM GMT
DOF makes this one POP Sandi.....Excellent Indeed!
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::LynEve
06/04/13 1:57 PM GMT
There is not much left for me to say ! A splendid image Sandi and a great addition to the challenge
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
.0930_23
06/04/13 2:14 PM GMT
Tis a fine entry for the challenge, Tigz.
Wonderful lighting.

TicK

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.gizmo1
06/04/13 2:46 PM GMT
Love the way you captured the swan with that beautiful curve in it's neck and as for B&W it give nice sharp detail and some lovely textures too.
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::Ramad
06/04/13 3:57 PM GMT
Well done Sandi! The clarity is excellent. A fine entry for the chllenge.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.Flmngseabass
06/04/13 5:05 PM GMT
Wow Sandi!!!! This is truly a marvelous presentation here. A wonderful capture of this exquisite creature with superb details,colors (no color:))and contrast. I really like how you shifted the swan to the side for affect. Great job:):)
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.Dunstickin
06/04/13 7:11 PM GMT
excellent toned work here Sandi
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::braces
06/04/13 11:40 PM GMT
Good image in a wonderful pose. You were at the right place at the right time.
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"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake." W.C. Fields. So, carry on over to see My Gallery.
.snapshooter87
06/05/13 1:22 AM GMT
Beautiful shot and perfect depth, Sandi. While it's always personal preference, I think it might be even better.
Crop the body/back from the the bottom, then the same amount from the top, and lose the frame entirely. That totally eliminates the only distractions, while the head and neck appear slightly larger and completely dominates everything.
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::trixxie17
06/05/13 1:37 AM GMT
I'm struck mute by such a beautiful B&W result!
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.PatAndre
06/07/13 11:42 PM GMT
Graceful curving neck.
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.icedancer
06/08/13 4:43 PM GMT
Magnificent B/W of this gorgeous fellow
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
::luckyshot
06/08/13 7:34 PM GMT
Sandi - N-I-C-E !
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
::Heroictitof
06/09/13 5:20 PM GMT
Very interesting work !!
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Visit my gallery, there's always something new from France !!
::Eubeen
06/13/13 10:17 PM GMT
A good close up of the swan Sandi. A great looking B/W photo.
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::nanadoo
06/15/13 2:04 AM GMT
This is beautifully done!!!! NICE!
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