Comments for Danella Photographic http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress Your Complete Photography Resource Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:42:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 Comment on Awesome Annie’s 2010 Nikon Calendar Review by Guy http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-894 Guy Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:07:25 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-894 Cheri, You're the second person to comment on Annie mellowing. Maybe now that she's turned 39, her attitude is changing. Cheri,

You’re the second person to comment on Annie mellowing.

Maybe now that she’s turned 39, her attitude is changing.

]]> Comment on Awesome Annie’s 2010 Nikon Calendar Review by Cheri http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-893 Cheri Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:00:54 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-893 It sounds as though Annie is mellowing. I like 6 pictures this year--a new high. But not the shot of storks, which I think is mediocre. There's not much challenge in photographing a flock settling in for a nap. The composition is thoughtful but reflection photos have been done . . . and done . . . I'd really prefer spectacular action over that. Perhaps an alligator coming in for the kill? LOL! The penquins, however, are definitely awesome. I always appreciate someone who can do wild bird photography with a wide-angle lens. There aren't may birds that'll allow you to get that close without looking stressed out. Great sense of time and place. It sounds as though Annie is mellowing.

I like 6 pictures this year–a new high. But not the shot of storks, which I think is mediocre. There’s not much challenge in photographing a flock settling in for a nap. The composition is thoughtful but reflection photos have been done . . . and done . . . I’d really prefer spectacular action over that. Perhaps an alligator coming in for the kill? LOL!

The penquins, however, are definitely awesome. I always appreciate someone who can do wild bird photography with a wide-angle lens. There aren’t may birds that’ll allow you to get that close without looking stressed out. Great sense of time and place.

]]> Comment on “Weekend In Central NY” Exhibit and Competition Winners ! by KEN http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-892 KEN Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:46:17 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-892 Great job to all who participated. Wells - awesome job on your photo! To me, it was THE standout!! You're right - ITS ALL ABOUT THE LIGHT! I would personally judge them much differently, however, I'm not positive what all the criteria were. I'm also glad to see that they were photos; not art work created with Photoshop. Again, a personal choice... KEN Great job to all who participated.

Wells - awesome job on your photo! To me, it was THE standout!! You’re right - ITS ALL ABOUT THE LIGHT!

I would personally judge them much differently, however, I’m not positive what all the criteria were. I’m also glad to see that they were photos; not art work created with Photoshop. Again, a personal choice…

KEN

]]> Comment on “Weekend In Central NY” Exhibit and Competition Winners ! by Mike Bosak http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-891 Mike Bosak Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:17:23 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-891 My favorites were "A New Beginning", followed by “Savor the Mohawk Valley” and “Kayaking the Erie Canal”. Great job all! My favorites were “A New Beginning”, followed by “Savor the Mohawk Valley” and “Kayaking the Erie Canal”. Great job all!

]]> Comment on Awesome Annie’s 2010 Nikon Calendar Review by E. Lawrence Budro http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-890 E. Lawrence Budro Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:39:58 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-890 I like 4 pictures. Nikon may make cameras that take great pictures. I would not suggest they quit their day job. Larry I like 4 pictures. Nikon may make cameras that take great pictures. I would not suggest they quit their day job.

Larry

]]> Comment on Awesome Annie’s 2010 Nikon Calendar Review by Lisa M. http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-889 Lisa M. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:40:47 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-889 Canon doesn't make calendars because canon users are pro's with cool technologies that give us the date and appointments in state of the art applications, not in an old fashioned way. Also, Canon users have wall space full of their own awesome pictures not someone else's. Hmmm I could probably go on but I have to go shoot. Ciao bello. Canon doesn’t make calendars because canon users are pro’s with cool technologies that give us the date and appointments in state of the art applications, not in an old fashioned way. Also, Canon users have wall space full of their own awesome pictures not someone else’s. Hmmm I could probably go on but I have to go shoot. Ciao bello.

]]> Comment on Awesome Annie’s 2010 Nikon Calendar Review by Guy http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-888 Guy Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:16:26 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/awesome-annies-2010-nikon-calendar-review/#comment-888 At the top of the post, I included a photo of the original transcription for the reader's enjoyment. Like many contest results, individuals are encouraged to agree or disagree with AA's comments. At the top of the post, I included a photo of the original transcription for the reader’s enjoyment.

Like many contest results, individuals are encouraged to agree or disagree with AA’s comments.

]]> Comment on “Weekend In Central NY” Exhibit and Competition Winners ! by Wells Horton http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-880 Wells Horton Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:03:09 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-880 My New Beginnings shot was not Photoshopped other than resizing. The light early Saturday morning was special. It was tough picking which one to enter. I got lucky with the light. Karen's Kayaking shot is simply outstanding! Wells My New Beginnings shot was not Photoshopped other than resizing. The light early Saturday morning was special. It was tough picking which one to enter. I got lucky with the light.

Karen’s Kayaking shot is simply outstanding!

Wells

]]> Comment on “Weekend In Central NY” Exhibit and Competition Winners ! by Sue Carney http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-878 Sue Carney Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:47:13 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-878 I would like to see you run this contest twice a year. This was such a challenge to do in a short time, and out of everything I shot during the weekend, I was pleased to find a photo that I really enjoyed. This caused me to take my camera everywhere which is not my habit. I think what I enjoyed most of all was looking at the book (just the copy, the sale copies hadn't arrived yet) and getting a lot of background from Guy. It was tough to get him out of his shell but he finally began to grudgingly give his opinion. I wanted to find out about so many of the photos I liked or felt lukewarm about. I had been curious if the kayaking and new beginnings photos had been Photoshopped (before I read Karen's comment). Wow, both are just stunning. Either way they were both gorgeous but, I was so certain that they couldn't be real! If you haven't gone in to talk to Guy, find time. P.S. I think everyone should stick a camera in the hands of a kid. One of the students from our middle school art program clicked away and got some nice results. One of her photos was in the show. And I am not trying to be bossy, just a suggestion! I would like to see you run this contest twice a year. This was such a challenge to do in a short time, and out of everything I shot during the weekend, I was pleased to find a photo that I really enjoyed. This caused me to take my camera everywhere which is not my habit.

I think what I enjoyed most of all was looking at the book (just the copy, the sale copies hadn’t arrived yet) and getting a lot of background from Guy. It was tough to get him out of his shell but he finally began to grudgingly give his opinion. I wanted to find out about so many of the photos I liked or felt lukewarm about. I had been curious if the kayaking and new beginnings photos had been Photoshopped (before I read Karen’s comment). Wow, both are just stunning. Either way they were both gorgeous but, I was so certain that they couldn’t be real! If you haven’t gone in to talk to Guy, find time.

P.S. I think everyone should stick a camera in the hands of a kid. One of the students from our middle school art program clicked away and got some nice results. One of her photos was in the show. And I am not trying to be bossy, just a suggestion!

]]> Comment on “Weekend In Central NY” Exhibit and Competition Winners ! by Karen Barnes http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-876 Karen Barnes Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:25:49 +0000 http://danellaphoto.com/wordpress/2009/11/10/weekend-in-central-ny-exhibit-and-competition-winners/#comment-876 I was afraid that it would come across as a PhotoShop image. It's NOT! I swear I didn't do a thing to it. I think the 48 hour limit AND the inclement weather forced some who didn't get out Saturday morning (when it was clear) to shoot in the rain and they got great shots ~because it was raining. When the "sky's the limit," (ex: a week of sunny days or a contest w/ no limitations) I think it's harder to figure out what to do. Give me some guidelines and I'm much happier. Then creativity comes into play. Without this contest's theme and 48 hour deadline, I wouldn't have entered this contest at all. I'd rather see more guidelines than less. I was afraid that it would come across as a PhotoShop image. It’s NOT! I swear I didn’t do a thing to it.

I think the 48 hour limit AND the inclement weather forced some who didn’t get out Saturday morning (when it was clear) to shoot in the rain and they got great shots ~because it was raining. When the “sky’s the limit,” (ex: a week of sunny days or a contest w/ no limitations) I think it’s harder to figure out what to do. Give me some guidelines and I’m much happier. Then creativity comes into play. Without this contest’s theme and 48 hour deadline, I wouldn’t have entered this contest at all. I’d rather see more guidelines than less.

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