ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-13 20:33]

Cute, Kilted.... :)))
well composed, perfect exposure, grand detail and nice clear color, too. Wishing you a less hectic life than mine...:)) Many thanks and warm wishes for a lovely holiday season...
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-08 21:28]

That's a beautiful shot, Alireza.
I think it is very hard to get such wonderful exposure of snow. Lovely color, excellent composition, just marvelous light and shadow. I especially like that starburst effect you got with the sun. It looks very peaceful somehow. Many thanks and kindest wishes,
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-08 21:20]

I recognized this face, Linda...
I LOVE those freckles. You did a fantastic job with the lighting. Wonderful warm color, nice tight crop.He looks so angelic and peaceful and what eyelashes! I like the hat, too, that's so cute. :)) Great addition to the Friday theme. Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-08 21:14]

Hi, Janice,
this is SO cool. I am an absolute sucker for stop action shots and this is fabulous. Perfect timing, great color and clarity and he contrasts so wonderfully against the blue of the water and sky. The detail is amazing and I like the bit of dock to give an idea where he was coming from. I love it. Well done!! :)) Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-08 21:08] [+]

Hi, Jean,
I love the natural look to this. I am incredibly unfond of shots that make water look like flowing milk. Everything is good here. The nice clear color, the way the sun is catching just in spots, sharp detail and I like the way the river zig zags its way through the shot. This is how I like seeing it. Nicely done! Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-08 21:01]

It's wonderful, Werner!
The lighting, color, detail, exposure... everything. Perfectly cropped and framed. It would make a beautiful Christmas Card. What I especially love though, is how his face and beard show so clearly through the whirling 'snow'. Beautiful shot for the season! Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-08 20:01]

My word, Danilo....
what an extraordinary macro. The detail is simply mind-boggling. Beautiful color, perfect sharpness, outstanding exposure. And I LOVE all that exquisite detail. My sincere compliments on such a great macro! Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-08 19:52] [+]

Oh, man, I love your notes!
Aside from the photo being just awesome and going perfectly WITH the note, this is SO cool. From so long ago and you can still see exactly what you describe about him. A quiet, guarded look. Really nice light, amazing detail and I love the expression. That is a fine shot!! Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-08 19:40]

Hello, Angela,
These frog macros you do are simply splendid! You do such a nice job with the flash, too, with nothing ever being OE. Marvelous clear color, perfect exposure and just exquisite detail. I love the diagonal line of the branch in this one and the position of the frog's face. Great in the vertical format also. So VERY well done! Many thanks and congratulations on such a cool shot, :))
Shelly

ShellyOB (2829) [2009-12-06 9:37] - [workshop] [compare] [+]

Well, Rew,
I really like what you're doing with natural light. Wonderful natural colors, great detail and a perfect DOF to set her out from the BG. I like the sense she is going to break out in a smile at any moment, too. :)) The only question I have for this is the cropping of her legs between her knees and feet. It seems a little awkward or something. I cropped it in a little closer in a WS to see if it made a difference. I don't know if you'll think it helps any. That shot is as good as a LOT of outside studio shots I've seen done, though. Many thanks and warmest regards,
Shelly