Wren Learning his Address

© Michelle Alton

Wren Learning his Address

Uploaded: December 07, 2010

Description


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This is reworked and resubmitted from a year ago.
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The little wren is perched on a severed rake handle, seemingly levitated. The back deck is perpetually cluttered with "stuff" from Jeff's latest "project" and in this frame can be seen muted evidence, including a spinning mole chaser in the background.
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I recalled a childrens' song I learned as a first-grader (one never forgets such things) that begins, "Remember your name and address and telephone number too...And if some day you lose your way you'll know just what to do..."
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Alan L. Borror December 07, 2010

Wonderful image, Michelle! Like the way the objects lead into the frame and the beautiful tones. #1333499

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 07, 2010

Great comp detail and use of tones Michelle! Jeff #9084753

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 07, 2010

Stunning, great tones and mood. So artistic! #9084755

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 07, 2010

Or perhaps looking for a place to "Wrent" ;0)
Nicely Done Mickey

That's ONE way to remove clutter
Just Mute it!!! ;0) #9084758

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe December 07, 2010

Such a fantasic mood piece Michelle. #9084780

Jack Gaskin December 07, 2010

A very interesting and appealing look great treatment.

I'm stuck on the bird & the Rake Handle...

Happy Shooting
Jack #9084961

Ron McEwan December 07, 2010

Do you have any songs for loosing your mind LOL. Hope the judges find favor this time. A winner in my book Michelle. #9084964

frank w. degenhardt December 07, 2010

Loved how you told the story and how this picture reminded you of that children's song. A picture that envokes a time for feeling is a great picture and with this one a beautfiul one with the treatment in sepia tones. Love the composition and the way the bird is sitting as if to read the address. A gorgeous presentation that I find so charming and pretty my friend. #9085073

Marilyn Cornwell December 07, 2010

Perfect image and commentary, Michelle! A delight! #9085097

Erin Appelbaum December 07, 2010

Gorgeous treatment of this image Michelle. Great tones and composition. Peter #9085140

Connie J. Bagot December 07, 2010

I love the graphic nature of this photo and the soft treatment of it---really nice combination! #9085408

Jill Odice level-classic December 07, 2010

Sweet! The image goes great with the words to the song :-) #9085536

Monnie Ryan December 07, 2010

Very creative and well done, Michelle! #9085597

Rony Sagy December 07, 2010

Wonderful work, or rework, Michelle. Love the story telling capture and its treatment. Indeed, you have an amazing ability to reinvent your past creations. #9085615

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 07, 2010

Cute capture with great composition. Love also the softness and monotone. Well done Michelle! #9085666

Mike Clime December 07, 2010

Nice rework with excellent tones, Michelle! #9085677

Renee Doyle December 07, 2010

Very sweet caption to go with this wonderful capture Michelle!! Gorgeous muted tones! #9085786

Gord MacEachern December 07, 2010

Delightful image Michelle,great tones and composition!! Always love your commentary also!! #9085937

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 07, 2010

Wonderful tones, textures, focus, dof, detail, treatment & work here, Michelle! Creative, unique & masterful work, my friend! WTG! Hope you have a Winner here! #9086018

Lana Arcemont December 07, 2010

Such lovely tones on this one!
I also like the soft effect! #9086055

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 07, 2010

A cute little guy and capture, Michelle! #9086061

William C. Raco level-classic December 07, 2010

Excellent DoF, light, treatment and mood
Very nice work, Michelle #9086081

Barbara Waldoch December 07, 2010

Awesome composition and effects, Michelle! #9086182

Carol Eade level-addict December 07, 2010

Beautiful treatment and tones, Michelle, your childhood song lyrics are perfect for this image! #9086214

Jessica Jenney December 07, 2010

Beautiful sepia tones, composition and treatment, Michelle! #9086335

Ian M. Hill December 07, 2010

Well done Michelle another fine capture and like the limerick,I must remember it! #9086423

Rona L. Schwarz December 07, 2010

Lovely sepia tones in this well-composed image, Michelle! Wonderful placement of the bird amidst the clutter gives your eyes lots to focus on. And what a great story to go with it! #9086586

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe December 07, 2010

Beautiful presentation, Michelle; great tones! #9086668

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 07, 2010

Fabulous tones and comp, Michelle!! #9086697

Dick W. Wyatt December 08, 2010

Love the title.
Great tones and mood . #9086716

Brett Dolsen December 08, 2010

Gorgeous tones and composition Michelle!! #9086756

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 08, 2010

Lol @ Ron! HA! Funny!

This little birdy is so darling and I love your title, Michelle! You might be totally right! :D

Love the song you sang as a kid. Who knows how many children it helped!!! :D

-Laura #9086786

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic December 10, 2010

Beautiful work Michelle! I love this image. The soft lighting and mood is great! Vintage like! Would make a beautiful greeting card! #9090930

Renata Gusciora December 10, 2010

THis is lovely,Michelle!I like it a lot!Fabulous dreamy feel,tones and overall presentation! #9091847

Stephen Zacker December 11, 2010

Like the feeling this has. Nice work #9092437

Freddy Bland December 11, 2010

Beautiful tones and dof, Michelle! Like this image a lot! #9093597

Cindy Bendush level-classic December 16, 2010

Beautifully taken and presented Michelle! #9108155

Amy OConnor December 16, 2010

Love it! Nice work. #9108805

Nick Lagos December 27, 2010

Very well crafted Michelle... sepia is perfect... #9126619

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