The Lens Artist challenge this week is to pick three favorite photos, which is almost impossible, but I will show you three close-ups in the avian/animal world that were pivotal in my journey in photography. The memories kept flooding back as I perused my archives.
This seagull duo portrait (2020) was formative in experimenting with the creative editing of a background to fit my vision. Many hours of experimentation and learning.
My first successful chipmunk photo of a creature that rarely stays still. This image only needed a bit of a crop and contrast enhancement. I didn’t learn how to crop until 60 years young.
This one was an emotional choice. Long gone, but always remembered. Monochrome conversion accentuated her sweet eyes and soul. This photo was taken close to her last day. I’ve learned to love the B/W feel of certain images.
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Love these!! 👏💜👏
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Thank-you, Elizabeth. ❤
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So welcome, Olga!
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Beautiful images – thanks for joining the challenge. I especially love that first shot, it was worth the effort that went into getting it just right!
I’m sorry again that I didn’t moderate and respond to your comments on my post instantly but I just can’t work that fast 😆
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Thank-you again, Sarah. So sorry about my impatience.
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That chipmunk photo is priceless – such a pose and what an expression! Love all three images.
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Thank-you so much, Lindy. ❤ The chipmunk was looking right at me and I lucked into a long pose to get a few shots.
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I can’t imagine picking only three favourites. I couldn’t pick one from these three. However, I do love the last one – she looks like such a gentle soul.
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Hi Heather. I know. It was difficult until I picked a theme. I’m not really an animal/bird photographer, so it made the process easier. Thank-you for liking my Sassy pic. She was a very gentle soul. 🙂
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You did very well for not considering yourself an animal/bird photographer. It was my pleasure.
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Lots of variety in this small collection of fine images. Love the 3D look in the chipmunk photo. In this critter’s rare moment of stillness, (s)he appears about to jump out toward the viewer.
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Thank-you, Mellow. It’s interesting how cropping this image created that effect. I loved following this critter with my camera lens, waiting for the right moment. Most of the time he/she didn’t come close enough.
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Wonderful images Olga – I loved the seagulls especially but from a sentimentalist point of view your sweet closing image steals the heart.
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Thank-you, Tina. Appreciate your comment. ❤
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Beautiful images Olga and Sassy looks like the kindest soul and companion 💜 xxx
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Thank-you, Xenia. Pet companions always bring so much joy to one’s journey in the world. Wonderful memories of Sassy. 🙂
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All very much alive. (K)
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Hi Kerfe. Good to hear from you. 🙂
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Always glad to see you show up in my reader!
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Aw! Thanks. 🙂
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These are all wonderful. But that first one stopped me in my tracks.
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Thank-you so much, Margaret. Such unexpected timing to photograph both seagulls in such a great pose. Appreciate your comment. ❤
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These are exceptional. Those seagulls especially
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Thank-you, V.J. The capture of those two seagulls, in perfect position, was surprising.
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Love when that happens
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