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Alaskan icon the Raven17 total reviews
Comment from Sange
I have only seen a Raven once years ago. They are indeed smart birds as are the Grackles and crows.
What an amazing find to witness and to capture.
Great job on the all black coloring and fine POSE of him in the dead Birch tree.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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I have only seen a Raven once years ago. They are indeed smart birds as are the Grackles and crows.
What an amazing find to witness and to capture.
Great job on the all black coloring and fine POSE of him in the dead Birch tree.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much! Really appreciate your review! They are fascinating birds!
Comment from TBI John
It's an amazing piece and the artist notes are outstanding . Excellent !
Fantastic composition and presentation as well as the framing . Your focus and clarity are so crisp . A most enjoyable post !
Thank you for sharing !
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2018
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It's an amazing piece and the artist notes are outstanding . Excellent !
Fantastic composition and presentation as well as the framing . Your focus and clarity are so crisp . A most enjoyable post !
Thank you for sharing !
Comment Written 07-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2018
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Thank you so very much! I appreciate your review!
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Absolutely !
Comment from Linda Engel
marvelous subject and your notes are spot on. I wonder if he realizes that he is the star of every suspense movie, death poster, macabre situation.... And he is shining in glory. That is one big bird. Sitting in the perfect location. Love your story notes. Great capture.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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marvelous subject and your notes are spot on. I wonder if he realizes that he is the star of every suspense movie, death poster, macabre situation.... And he is shining in glory. That is one big bird. Sitting in the perfect location. Love your story notes. Great capture.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much Linda, I know, Right ? These are awesome birds, they are so smart ! This one just sat there as I took this shot!
Comment from ArtistCharles
Good sharply focused image. The collar or ruff gives it a very interesting look, almost regal. The composition is nice, like him framed by the 2 trunks. good lighting . The background sets it off well. Nicely shot.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Good sharply focused image. The collar or ruff gives it a very interesting look, almost regal. The composition is nice, like him framed by the 2 trunks. good lighting . The background sets it off well. Nicely shot.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Thank you very much!
Comment from GaliaG
excellent capture of the bird and good notes about his place in Alaska culture
in Israel the raven are grey with black neck
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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excellent capture of the bird and good notes about his place in Alaska culture
in Israel the raven are grey with black neck
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 07-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Than? you so very much! I really value and appreciate all of your support!
Comment from Stringbean
Good artists notes and I like the storytelling with your image. Wow! Ravens are so beautiful and you have captured the essence and personality of his unique bird. Good light handling and incredible focus and details. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing! Love this one!
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Good artists notes and I like the storytelling with your image. Wow! Ravens are so beautiful and you have captured the essence and personality of his unique bird. Good light handling and incredible focus and details. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing! Love this one!
Comment Written 06-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Thank you so very very much!
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You are so welcome Pat!
Mary Lynn
Comment from michiganmike
A very fine shot that shows good detail in the black plumage and manages to show the eye as well. I might prefer a profile view but this one is excellent with great colors.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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A very fine shot that shows good detail in the black plumage and manages to show the eye as well. I might prefer a profile view but this one is excellent with great colors.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much!
Comment from AHRowell
Wow.....look at him! He is so fierce. His chest all bowed out. He knows he's boss! Nice framing. Love the ghost tree has well. It adds a lot of texture. Very interesting! Love your artist notes.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Wow.....look at him! He is so fierce. His chest all bowed out. He knows he's boss! Nice framing. Love the ghost tree has well. It adds a lot of texture. Very interesting! Love your artist notes.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Thank you so very very much!
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Nice info notes!
Maybe they are preserved by the salinity of the water!
Well, this is a pin sharp focused capture of a very smart looking bird!
Are they related to the crow?!?
Superb clarity of facial details, features and textures.
The ghost tree trunks framed him well aesthetically.
Bright lighting.
Controlled illumination with no blown out spots.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Nice info notes!
Maybe they are preserved by the salinity of the water!
Well, this is a pin sharp focused capture of a very smart looking bird!
Are they related to the crow?!?
Superb clarity of facial details, features and textures.
The ghost tree trunks framed him well aesthetically.
Bright lighting.
Controlled illumination with no blown out spots.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 06-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Thank you very much! They are in the same family Corvidae, but two different species, the Raven is much larger then the crow, we don?t Have crows here in Anchorage, but we have them south of here. I always appreciate your reviews and great comments!
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Pat,
A beautiful picture of this Alaskan Raven perched in the Ghost trees watching your every move ever hopeful you will give in & give it a treat. Beautiful composition framing & lighting that shows off it's glossy black plumage & shiny dagger like beak to best advantage. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Made me think of the Poor Ravens guarding the Tower of London who would just adore Alaska, had they the chance to escape there from cold damp winters of London & the confines of the Tower of London built by William the Conquer...
Susan
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Pat,
A beautiful picture of this Alaskan Raven perched in the Ghost trees watching your every move ever hopeful you will give in & give it a treat. Beautiful composition framing & lighting that shows off it's glossy black plumage & shiny dagger like beak to best advantage. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Made me think of the Poor Ravens guarding the Tower of London who would just adore Alaska, had they the chance to escape there from cold damp winters of London & the confines of the Tower of London built by William the Conquer...
Susan
Comment Written 06-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018
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Thank you so very much Susan!