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Histoire de Fous...


Histoire de Fous...
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Copyright: Robert Calve (perryhooter) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 884 N: 6063] (27343)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-18
Categories: Daily Life, Humorous, Artwork, Event, Experimental, Mood, Portrait
Camera: Canon Powershot Pro 1
Exposure: f/2.4, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Saguenay - Gaspesia Tour
Date Submitted: 2007-03-19 6:47
Viewed: 686
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Day 5: 13:10 hrs

The first thing , we did when we arrived in Percé…… We stopped to visit Marie-Josée Tommi ceramist Workshop. If you look at the image posted yesterday , it is the house with the green roof, on the left, as you enter the village from Highway 132 from the Pic de l’Aurore. While Martine was choosing her items (^_^), I escaped through the front door to go back uphill to take a few shots ( included the same posted yesterday LOL ! )

When I came back I took a few inside the Workshop. These gannets were on a table . Shelves and various items such as paintings, ceramics, dishware, were on display as well.

Gannets are members of the Sulidae family. Of the eleven species in this family, ours is the northernmost species an dis migratory. Three of the world`s twenty-odd immense colonies are located in Quebec. Some 35,000 couples arrive at Bonaventure Island in April to reproduce. They mate for life, each year returning to the same nest. For 15 days, both parents take turns brooding their single egg. The pair greet each other ceremoniously whenever one of the mates returns from sea. In October, the gannets depart for the Gulf of Mexico where they lead a pelagic life, sleeping on the water itself. Note, the word ‘’gannet’’ is derived from a German word for ‘’goose’’.

These magnificent seabirds symbolise lifelong faithfullness. Their aerodynamic model served as a source of inspiration for the the designers of the Concord aircraft. That is a tip for my fellow friend Hans ( Greenbaron )

Source : Marie-Josée Tommi Workhop & Gallery
Address : 31 Highway 132 , Percé, Québec, Canada G0C 2L0

Tel : 418 782 5104 Email : tommimj@globetrotter.qc.ca

Technicallly : I blurred the surroundings and applied radial to get the focus on our subjects only. Added frame and title. As they were taken in her workshop. I humbly give her a little tribute by adding her name on her works. Yes we do have a couple at home now (^_^).

I took a few shots, but I prefer this POV as all the subjects are looking at me ( and you !!! ) from this angle .(*_^)

Have a great Day !
Robert
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Great shot and I love the effects, TFS Helen

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-03-19 8:30]

Salut Robert,
I had to look twice and read your note to find out that they are made out of ceramic. You captured this lovely arrangment in a wonderful light. I like the PP work with the nice blurr around them.
TFS..Sky

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 981 W: 101 N: 2260] (11423)
  • [2007-03-19 8:43]

I bet ya she'd love this for an advert Robert.
Have you shown this to her yet?
Wouldn't it be great to sell some pics/adds eh?

It's a very nice composition and I love your PP-work.

Cheers,
Anneke

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 881 W: 64 N: 1979] (13658)
  • [2007-03-19 8:45]

Hi Robert,
Very nice effect on this posting. Lighting is excellent and the blurred bg works good with the sharp details of birds and rocks. Well displayed. TFS Julie

hello ROBERT.
alors comme ca tu t'amuse a faire des effets speciaux avec ces fous de BASSAN!
tres bon PP.!
amitiés....aldo.
PS:les rouges en encore frappé ;o))

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 66 N: 252] (2190)
  • [2007-03-19 12:20]

Great story Robert and very nice finishing of the shot. I like the way the bg is blurred.TFS

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3364] (17538)
  • [2007-03-19 17:55]
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Robert... shouldnt you have said.. while Martine was chosing her items... I sneaked out the back door.. so I didnt have to pay!! or didnt want to know how much she was spending.. ha ha..

Excellent capture of the ceramic birds.. they look so life like..I like the one on the top right, with its head in the air.

Very well done.. and yes this would be an excellent photograph for advertising purposes.. maybe you could send them a copy (in small size).

Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Dawn.

Wonderfull photo with nice PP
As for the note, very good. TC
Rob

Bonsoir Robert,
Très bonne capture et travail de PP. Magnifiques couleurs et grande netteté des détails. Excellent choix d'encadrement. Félicitations
Meilleures salutations
Pierre

** demain

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  • miuky Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 25 N: 234] (1305)
  • [2007-03-20 13:04]

Hy exellent movement here and just fbulous light manage...great colours...
regards, M.

As soon as I laid eyes on them and started reading the note, I knew you were going to buy some! Nice work by the artist, meticulously hand painted, and good presentation by you!
Cheers
Otto

Very well done Robert. The PP work has enhanced the ceramics nicely. Lovely colours and good detail and framed and presented with your usual flair. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Little Dove I’

Hi Robert,

Lovely shot, with great visual effects. The sharpness where required and the lighting excellent.
TFS,
Vassilis

Hi Robert. Veryy well done. Good idea, interesting motive.
tfs. Stev

HI Rob,

They looks so real! Nice vivid colours & lighting. Razor sharp details & excellent PP work!

Well done
Constantinos

Rebonjour Robert, superbe image! J'adore l'effet que tu as fait! Et les fous ont l'air de dessins.

ah! Je comprends pourquoi ils ont l'air de dessins, ils sont en ceramique ;)

Tres bien fait! Bonne soiree, Yan :)

Salut Robert,

Excellent travail. Les couleurs sont "vibrantes", tout à fait dans le ton pour cette "vibrante photo".

Encore une fois je suis impressionné par la qualité et la netteté de tes photos. Bien que je commente rarement tes photos (et celles des autres), sois assuré que j'examine avec soin chacune de tes contributions car, à toutes les fois, la qualité de tes clichés me renverse. Et ça, c'est sans parlé de la pertinence et de la justesse de tes commentaires.

Encore une fois bravo pour cette photo, etpour toutes les précedentes.

Alain

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