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Thanks, Tom! I appreciate the kind words. One never knows around here w3hat does or doesn't make the finals. The important thing is to shoot a good shot that one is happy with.

All the best,

Endre

haymest wrote:
Beautiful colors, Endre. A finalist for sure.

Tom

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Very nice shot, vibrant colors. Like hos the snails body almost melds with the flower, somehow adds to the visual abstract you have pulled together. Nice idea on a snail photo.

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I think I prefer your alternative, but both are as splendid as we've grown acustommed to expect.

Did you get my pills? I sent you a big batch of the uber-rubbish ones in a Vicunia consignment. Look for the winking Vicunia - he'll have them on his back in a flashing orange rucksack.

Splendid.

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Hello Endre,
This is so beautiful! It's literally moving at a snail's pace down the bloom. Well done. The color and detail are amazing.
-Nick

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Thanks, Art! I'm glad you like it. Your opinion is always valued.

All the best,

Endre

Artisador wrote:
Colors, composition, detail, light, perfect exposure, perfect processing, the whole package,particularly meeting the idea of the theme.

Always an inspiration Endre-

Best-

/\rt

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Thanks, Einar! I always appreciate hearing from you! So glad you like it.

All best wishes,

Endre

einarps wrote:
Endre
This is a wonderful shot with good composition. The colors are nice and the idea fits the assignment perfectly.
Einar

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Thanks for commenting, Jim.! I'm glad you like it. I was lucky in that the snail poked his eye right into the sunlight at the moment I clicked the shutter.

Fond regards,

Endre

1_of_9 wrote:
Endre, I really like the lighting of your entry. Dapples of sunlight and the strong colors of the flower work for me...plus the focus on the snails eye is spot on. I also like your alternate version. Good luck!

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Thanks, Gotsy! Haven't seen you around much lately. I hope all's well.

Glad you like it. The sunlight shining throught the snail's body was a bit of good luck, too.

All best wishes,

Endre

gvarma wrote:
Very nice shot, vibrant colors. Like hos the snails body almost melds with the flower, somehow adds to the visual abstract you have pulled together. Nice idea on a snail photo.

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Thanks, Fibbs! I like them both, too but I prefer the one I entered because of the color and the abstrac design it makes.

Hmmm... Haven't seen a Vicuna around these parts for ages. I did see an Alpaca go by a few days ago bue he didn't say anything about a shipment of "Rubbish Pills". :worried: I've got a big concert coming up so I don't want to take enough of those pills to wind me up stuck like you were with your photo this week. That wouldn't do at all.

Thanks for the shipment and the kind comments.

Fond regards,

Endre

Flibble wrote:
I think I prefer your alternative, but both are as splendid as we've grown acustommed to expect.

Did you get my pills? I sent you a big batch of the uber-rubbish ones in a Vicunia consignment. Look for the winking Vicunia - he'll have them on his back in a flashing orange rucksack.

Splendid.

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Thank yo uso much, Nick, my friend! So glad you like it. I figured the dull snail needed a bit of color to spice up the shot.

Fond regards,

Endre

nlamendo wrote:
Hello Endre,
This is so beautiful! It's literally moving at a snail's pace down the bloom. Well done. The color and detail are amazing.
-Nick

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You're welcome to it, Mike, my friend, but I know you can easily shoot something just as good or better. I'd be thrilled to know half as much as you do about lighting.

All best wishes,

Endre

Vipermike wrote:
Endre, send me your alternative shot to enter. I won't tell anybody.

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Thanks so much, Joshua! I appreciate the kine comment! I used my 28 - 70 f 2.8 lens. Thanks for asking.

All the best,

Endre

joshua22 wrote:
BEAUTIFUL. Very intriguing colors!
I expected some snail shots... but this one is unexpected and captivating.
(ps - what lens did you use for these 2 shots?)

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Thanks so much, Joshua! I appreciate the kind comment! I used my 28 - 70 f 2.8 lens. Thanks for asking.

All the best,

Endre

joshua22 wrote:
BEAUTIFUL. Very intriguing colors!
I expected some snail shots... but this one is unexpected and captivating.
(ps - what lens did you use for these 2 shots?)

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WOW!!
I love the range of color in this one. Nice shot.

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Thank you so much, Don! I appreciate the kind comment!

All the best,

Endre

DonT wrote:
WOW!!
I love the range of color in this one. Nice shot.

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Endre, my sweet friend, this is EXCELLENT! I haven't read the other posts, so I'm sure I'm just standing in the 'amen' corner, but it is truly wonderful in every way.

I would wager real money that we'll be voting on your amazing entry! I love it!

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I think I'm going to give up my day job, and become a Gypsy Fortune Teller!

Congratulations, Endre! Back in the finals where you belong.

I'm so proud for you!

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Thank you so much, Philly, my dear friend for both the "before" and "after" comments! I so appreciate your kind words. Glad you like the shot!

All best wishes,

Endre

Philly Rains wrote:
I think I'm going to give up my day job, and become a Gypsy Fortune Teller!

Congratulations, Endre! Back in the finals where you belong.

I'm so proud for you!

Aug 30, 2007 at 06:42 AM


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