The Count
Brown Pelican looks like Dracula21 total reviews
Comment from SCHATZLING
Such a perfect title for such a perfect photograph taken by such a talented photographer.
Initially I thought to myself you must have waited patiently for hours getting this KODAC MOMENT, but then when I read your artist's notes, you indicated they love to do this....
turn their heads around into their back wings; therefore, I felt confident you did not have to wait hours, you just had to wait minutes making sure you captured the "right" him in just the right fashion and catching that look only a Count could give. This feathered creature I would hold in utmost respect. I love this shot . I would love to see this bird in real life , but thanks to you I get to see it through your lens. The tight cropping was an excellent choice. This photograph is a winner and I am so excited for you that you won. Congratulations . This photo, from the highlights and shadows and saturation to the hues and contrast and lighting....not to mention the focus and clarity and over all composition are top notch. An excellent photo. An excellent entry for this contest. You have a good eye and are a talented photographer .
Bravo...
Clap clap.
Time to take a bow.
Thanks for sharing. I would be proud to blow it up and frame it and place it in my home on a wall where it can be the topic of many a conversations.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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Such a perfect title for such a perfect photograph taken by such a talented photographer.
Initially I thought to myself you must have waited patiently for hours getting this KODAC MOMENT, but then when I read your artist's notes, you indicated they love to do this....
turn their heads around into their back wings; therefore, I felt confident you did not have to wait hours, you just had to wait minutes making sure you captured the "right" him in just the right fashion and catching that look only a Count could give. This feathered creature I would hold in utmost respect. I love this shot . I would love to see this bird in real life , but thanks to you I get to see it through your lens. The tight cropping was an excellent choice. This photograph is a winner and I am so excited for you that you won. Congratulations . This photo, from the highlights and shadows and saturation to the hues and contrast and lighting....not to mention the focus and clarity and over all composition are top notch. An excellent photo. An excellent entry for this contest. You have a good eye and are a talented photographer .
Bravo...
Clap clap.
Time to take a bow.
Thanks for sharing. I would be proud to blow it up and frame it and place it in my home on a wall where it can be the topic of many a conversations.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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wow, thank you so very much for this very lovely review!
Comment from Imaginos
A wonderful picture. And he does, indeed, look like the illustrious vampire, Count Dracula. I love the hypnotic look of his eyes and the way it looks like he's hiding within his cape.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017
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A wonderful picture. And he does, indeed, look like the illustrious vampire, Count Dracula. I love the hypnotic look of his eyes and the way it looks like he's hiding within his cape.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017
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thanks so much!
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
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 A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanArtReview community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review. |
Comment Written 10-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
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I am honored thank you!
Comment from nature rules
I think this is the funniest bird photo I have ever seen. You are the master at seeing positions and expressions that others do not see, Eileen. Thank you for explaining how he got in this position. I think the clincher is the look in his eyes. His sleepy look fits that dracula profile... Your title is perfection. As usual...you make your viewer think outside of the box!
The coloring in this is unusual as well. That brownish gray is soft and certainly has been successfully captured in terms of saturation. All detail is showing. And your background is picking up that color as well as that lovely soft green. And of course..those Dark Shadows are a must. One can almost imagine that is the corner of his coffin.... :0
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2017
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I think this is the funniest bird photo I have ever seen. You are the master at seeing positions and expressions that others do not see, Eileen. Thank you for explaining how he got in this position. I think the clincher is the look in his eyes. His sleepy look fits that dracula profile... Your title is perfection. As usual...you make your viewer think outside of the box!
The coloring in this is unusual as well. That brownish gray is soft and certainly has been successfully captured in terms of saturation. All detail is showing. And your background is picking up that color as well as that lovely soft green. And of course..those Dark Shadows are a must. One can almost imagine that is the corner of his coffin.... :0
Comment Written 08-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2017
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thanks so much Becky!! Very nice comments and i truly appreciate them!
Comment from Envision
This is a fantastic pose and especially with the eyes open. I am a sucker for textures (and birds) so I am enamored with the depth of texture and light you captured in the feathers. Simply beautiful work.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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This is a fantastic pose and especially with the eyes open. I am a sucker for textures (and birds) so I am enamored with the depth of texture and light you captured in the feathers. Simply beautiful work.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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Thank you so very much Grace :) I truly appreciate that extra star!!
Comment from shore1inspire.
a great catch Eileen,
as I love the capture you have as a child hiding after doing something bad.
as the clarity is great as I like the yellow head but the feathers are more of a focal point for me as you see them in great detail.
thank you for sharing.
always,
ron
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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a great catch Eileen,
as I love the capture you have as a child hiding after doing something bad.
as the clarity is great as I like the yellow head but the feathers are more of a focal point for me as you see them in great detail.
thank you for sharing.
always,
ron
Comment Written 20-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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thanks much Ron
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Hi Eileen,
your welcome, as it is a neat picture to view.
always,
ron
Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!
Excellent close crop capture of this Adult Brown Pelican tucked in behind his wings. Your title is so you and very clever.
Focus, unique POV, great eye clarity and superb feather details.
A rare if ever captured pose with spot on camera techs...
Excellent work behind your lens Shadow!!
Bravo!!!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!
Excellent close crop capture of this Adult Brown Pelican tucked in behind his wings. Your title is so you and very clever.
Focus, unique POV, great eye clarity and superb feather details.
A rare if ever captured pose with spot on camera techs...
Excellent work behind your lens Shadow!!
Bravo!!!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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thanks Sange!
Comment from PeglegDeb
LOL...you could NOT have come up w/ a better title than this for this piece Eileen. I LOVE it!! Good for you for being so creative.
Your focus here is spot on crisp....wow but he is so wonderfully detailed. Those feathers are amazing and I love the bit of red tail peaking up over the back. Colors are true and natural. Exposure just perfect and I like the tight crop a lot.
Boy did you snap this at EXACTLY the right moment. Obviously a well considered and just perfectly executed shot. Looks like you got everything right from title on through camera settings.
Have one six left and when I just saw that someone gave you a THREE for this shot! Well, lol.....although I imagine you didn't....laugh that is. So here's my last six of the week. Just for you and this guy. Well deserved and hope it takes the sting out of that three...just a little anyway.
Deborah
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017
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LOL...you could NOT have come up w/ a better title than this for this piece Eileen. I LOVE it!! Good for you for being so creative.
Your focus here is spot on crisp....wow but he is so wonderfully detailed. Those feathers are amazing and I love the bit of red tail peaking up over the back. Colors are true and natural. Exposure just perfect and I like the tight crop a lot.
Boy did you snap this at EXACTLY the right moment. Obviously a well considered and just perfectly executed shot. Looks like you got everything right from title on through camera settings.
Have one six left and when I just saw that someone gave you a THREE for this shot! Well, lol.....although I imagine you didn't....laugh that is. So here's my last six of the week. Just for you and this guy. Well deserved and hope it takes the sting out of that three...just a little anyway.
Deborah
Comment Written 20-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017
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wow, thanks so much for this Deb! I really love this one too. As far as the three, they have a right to call it as it is. They gave some good construction criticism and for that I am grateful. But this put me on cloud nine and I truly appreciate it!!
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Yes...but that constructive criticism was not really worth two WHOLE points. I got a ONE one time....lol...w/o constructive criticism. Anyway Eileen- well worth my six so you're very welcome.
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Eileen,
A wonderful picture of the Pelican eyes open as it prepares for a snooze looking straight into your camera. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017
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Eileen,
A wonderful picture of the Pelican eyes open as it prepares for a snooze looking straight into your camera. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 20-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017
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thanks again Susan
Comment from edukatemenot
He sure does look like the Count! How funny of a thing for this little bird to do! Fantastic clarity and closeness in this helps portray the feel of its soft feathers. The blurred background is done well to not detract the viewer's eye. Very well done!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017
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He sure does look like the Count! How funny of a thing for this little bird to do! Fantastic clarity and closeness in this helps portray the feel of its soft feathers. The blurred background is done well to not detract the viewer's eye. Very well done!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017
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thank you so much kate