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Odd man out


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Odd man out
Odd man out
Brownsville Zoo, Brownsville Texas

Joan E. Hoffman

 
 
 

Debbie E. Payne
 

Lovely image, Joan. I like how you have the subjects surrounded by water. Great capture and very cute as well. And look, you have nice reflections. I am rarely lucky to get reflections and might not participate in that challenge.


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August 19, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  Thanks Debbie, Just redid some travel shots from a couple of years ago ( I never did any editing back then!).

What Challenge ....? Did I miss something, lol!


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August 19, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  There's a challenge???

Anyhoo, This is a great capture Joan and slightly humorous, lol... great use of the light and the environment, your DOF lets us see all the lovely water - sooo clear looking!!! Awesome!


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August 19, 2008

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Didn't we have a "reflections" challenge, or am I going nuts?????.....Maybe not, because this next challenge is something ordinary, isnt' it? It's been a tough couple of weeks.


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August 19, 2008

 

Esther R. Tinz
  Beautiful caputre. They're posed so well - it hardly seems real. Was this for the Imaginary Images Challenge?
Just kidding. :) ~et


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August 19, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  Rofl... Well I checked a couple of other clubs and didn't find one... we have an ordinary things challange... BUT I really like the imaginary images challenge that Esther is in!! Thanks for your comments you Three!


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August 19, 2008

 

Jodi M. Walsh
  very nice joan- the water is so clear. love the editing!


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August 19, 2008

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  This is a beautiful scene Joan! Is this the Topaz filter? I downloaded a trial, but have yet to play with it! Trying it on a portrait...not sure how it will work with that. Anyway this is such a peaceful and bright scene! I love the feel to this! Nicely seen and captured!!!


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August 20, 2008

 
- Irene Colling

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  Joan, I absolutely love this. I'd be so excited to capture something like this.
The row of birds is nicely placed on the bottom 1/3. The vertical lines of the trees give energy to the shot. The water and reflections below and above the birds brings is all together beautifully.


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August 20, 2008

 

Gail R. Schuett
  This is STUNNING!!
Color,clarity and subject are just perfect..beautifully done Joan.Gail


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August 20, 2008

 

Angela C. French
  WOW - what great coloring! Nice capture!


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August 20, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  The water is so crisp and clear... lovely shot Joan.
Sherrybear :}


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August 20, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  Thanks Jodi, Aimee, Irene, Gail, Angela and Sherry. Yes this is the Topaz filter again, but messed around with it a bit more. Have always like this shot a lot, but just needed that extra kick!
Aimee, when you play with it, start it and leave... it takes awhile, and if you try to do anything else it freezes your computer up! But its worth the wait :)


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August 20, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  STUNNING! I am speechless, Joan :) What kind of effects did you use?


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August 21, 2008

 
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  A standout image, Joan. The subtle filter gives it just that extra zing. This is wonderful work!


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August 21, 2008

 

Sharon Cahn
  I love this pastel look. You are always trying something new. I see you have posted this image for MANY clubs.


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August 22, 2008

 

Molly A. O
  The clarity of this image is amazing


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August 22, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  Ulysess, thanks... am messing around with a new filter, Topaz adjust... which I am thinking about buying, but then... so is everyone I told LOL. So maybe, maybe not... still have a couple of weeks left so will play some more.

Sharon, belong to a few clubs, so usually rotate, but sometimes just get busy, so take the lazy way out.

Thank you so much Bonnie and Molly! Always really liked this image and will try it on a few more older images, taken with my old point and shoot.


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August 22, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  EP!!!

Welcome to the next round :)


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September 05, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  congrats on the EP!!
Sherrybear :}


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September 05, 2008

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  O Joan....Congrats on your finalist! :~) Awesome!


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September 22, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  Wow Joan... congrats on your finalist!I'm so happy for you!

Sherrybear :}


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September 22, 2008

 

Gail R. Schuett
  Congrats Joan..this is super!! Gail


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September 22, 2008

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Yeah -- Joan. Congrat on this one and best wishes for you in the next round. We are all proud of you!!


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September 22, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Joan - Congratulations! - Mike


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September 22, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  I was VERY pleasantly surprised... thank you all!


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September 23, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Whoo hooooo! CONGRATS m'dear on making finalist... this is awesome! YAAAAYYYY!


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September 23, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  Thanks CD... this was one that surprized me!


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September 24, 2008

 
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