Comment from Molly Torsvik
Was it a Sunday, with lunch over
And the women chatting
And the men next door oblivious?
One of them at least, oblivious, his feelings dead,
As friends had long suspected? What was she thinking
when the picture was taken, what thoughts in her head?

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2024

Comment from helvi2
Hi Allan, though I missed this when you originally posted it, I love the way the mirror image makes this look! The stare so makes this image! You did a great job of blending the halves together. I like to think of this as "Grumpy Frog"! I enjoyed this posting a lot and think the look is very cool! Sorry I don't have six stars to give! Congratulations on your first-place win! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024

Thanks Nancy, I appreciate your comments. I think Grump Frog is a good name for him.
I am very appreciative that technology can allow us to be creative when the need arises!
Happy Thanksgiving to your and your family.

Comment from Shadow catcher
Wish I could give you more than 6 stars for this, what an incredible photo you ended up with, big congratulations on a very well deserved win!

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024

Thanks LeeAnn, you are very kind with your comments. Glad you liked this image.
Isn't it great that photography gives us almost limitless opportunities to be creative
and capture so many different subjects. Thanks again!

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024

Thanks for selecting this image for an award, a real honor!

Comment from suffolkbrian
don,t no how you got this but it is an awesome close up and should be on a magazine cover and your right those eyes are something else,a winner for sure in this contest...Brian

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024

Thanks Brian for the review and high rating, greatly appreciate. Its stare is a little scary to me, but it is close to Halloween. Thanks again.

reply by suffolkbrian on 04-Oct-2024

you are welcome was good though

Comment from alaskapat
This is awesome! I love frogs and used to collect frog stuff years ago.
Very interesting artists notes to describe your use of mixed media, had I not read it, I would not be able to tell that it was a mirror image.
This little creature has a formidable facial expression with those squinted eyes. I love the way the tiny feet are holding on in foreground .
Well captured with spot on focus, this image is sharp and clear and your exposure is perfect, I appreciate the way the frog is standing out from the soft green toned background
Well defined detail is easy seen on every part of the frog.
Well composed and presented!
Great entry for this contest! Very best wishes to you !

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024

Thanks Pat, what a wonderful review from you and a high rating.
With all your magnificent scenery and wildlife in AK it is great that you can appreciate this little green frog, at least half of him, the other half duplicated! Thanks again!!

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
I love this visual presented here. The expression on that frog is simply amazing. Composition shades, limited colors, accent your subject and are beautiful way. Very creative. Well done.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024

Thanks Maureen, I appreciate the review of our little green friend here. I will pass it one. : )

Comment from CREZart
LOL, wow this really cool. I have messed with mirror images in the past, but it has been a while. I love how you have tried something different and out of the box. Super sharp photo and his fingers are fantastic as well. Is a little spooky but it is almost Halloween after all. Great job, a winner for sure. Thanks for posting :)

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024

Thanks Cindy for the high rating and wonderful comments. Indeed, I like to try different things, who cares if some of them bomb out. I am glad you mentioned Halloween, he is a scary as I care for. : )
Thanks again.