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© Mitch Spence

Memories

Uploaded: August 07, 2008

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The look of elephants always seems wise to me, as though they are remembering things we know nothing of. Taken at the St. Louis Zoo.

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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 89.00 mm, Model: DMC-FZ30

Comments

Melissa Olsen August 07, 2008

Mitch your imange and title is just perfect. You have really captured the texture of his hide and color is right on! Well done! #975435

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 07, 2008

Wonderful full frame portrait, excellent lighitng and texture! Jeff #6284256

Karen Kessler August 07, 2008

Love the full frame here, Mitch! Nice capture! Ya know, he does look wise! ~Karen #6284406

Geralyn Montambault August 07, 2008

Love the full fram, title and the detail on the elephant

Congrats,
Geralyn #6284485

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 07, 2008

Wonderful tones, textures and composition, Mitch. Love the expression in this capture. #6284594

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 07, 2008

Wonderful textures and deails in this beautiful animal, Mitch!!!!! ♫ :-) Kitty

See you tomorrow!!!!! #6284847

Dianna Hauf August 07, 2008

I love elephants Mitch and you captured the spirit of this wise old one!!! Wonderful details and I just love the 'eye' of it's soul! #6285167

Kathleen Rinker August 08, 2008

Wow awesome image Mitch, I agree you truly captured his essence, fantastic work!! #6288349

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 08, 2008

Fantastic image! The tones, details, textures and composition are excellent. #6289449

Colleen Farrell August 09, 2008

Beautiful, Mitch! Wonderful tones and textures in this magnificent animal's face! #6290486

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 11, 2008

Beautiful capture, Mitch! I love your POV on this wonderful animal! #6298514

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 11, 2008

Super capture Mitch!

I think this one needs a good night cream ~ lol

jo ann c. #6298546

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 11, 2008

Great image you have here, Mitch.


Dominick #6299081

Renata Gusciora August 12, 2008

Fantastic capture with great lighting and feel,Mitch! #6303920

Mitch Spence level-classic August 12, 2008

My thanks to you for your great comments, Melissa, Jeff, Karen, Geralyn, Nikki, Kitty, Dianna, Kathleen, Vladan, Colleen, Shelly, Jo Ann, Dominick, and Renata. #6303966

Phil Stith August 12, 2008

Mitch, this is just awesome! Terrific lighting, composition, and pov. Such a wonderful expression. This has got to be a winner! #6304646

Mitch Spence level-classic August 14, 2008

Thank you, Phil. I really appreciate that. #6312731

Amber Kennedy August 23, 2008

great detail, and perfect title...very dramatic.love it! #6355932

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 23, 2008

Marvelous image Mitch! The composition, lighting, textures and details are excellent!
Really love the composition! #6357723

Irene Colling level-classic August 23, 2008

Outstanding detail and texture in this thought provoking photo. Great work Mitch. #6357846

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 24, 2008

Looks as if you picked the right one, Mitch :) Congrats on the EP! #6359310

Mitch Spence level-classic August 25, 2008

Amber, Joannie, Irene, and Nikki--my thanks to you. #6365258

Michelle L. Frick September 02, 2008

Amazing details, textures, clarity and light - oh yes - the comp rocks too! Just love it Mitch!! This is my favorite of your August entries! #6402060

Mitch Spence level-classic September 04, 2008

Ah, Michelle, thank you so much for your kind comments and for your fav pick. I do so appreciate it. #6411191

Renee Doyle December 13, 2010

Incredible closeup!! Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Mitch!! #9097076

Phyllis H. Burchett December 13, 2010

Amazing...congrats! #9098104

Tammy Espino December 13, 2010

Congrats on your finalist!!! :) #9098131

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 13, 2010

What a capture, Mitch! Congratulations! #9098381

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 13, 2010

Great detail and texture, Mitch. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #9099346

Rona L. Schwarz December 13, 2010

Fantastic close-up, Mitch with marvelous texture and detail.CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #9100012

Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010

That was my 1st thought...he looks so wise. A wonderful finalist, Mitch...congratulations! #9100080

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 13, 2010

Excellent as always Mitch! Congratulations! #9100175

Merna L. Nobile December 13, 2010

It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna #9100500

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 14, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9103495

Susan M. Hembree December 14, 2010

Wonderful textures, Mitch. Congratulations on your finalist! #9104053

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 14, 2010

Fantastic texture and detail. Congratulations on a well deserved fianlist !! #9104081

Sam Britt December 15, 2010

Congratulations, Mitch! #9107881

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 17, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this INCREDIBLE finalist, Mitch! Thought it would be back! WTG, my friend! #9111794

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