Stork in Wedding Dress #2


Posted by Sandy Mossberg on Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:40 am

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John Prince Park, Lake Worth, FL, on 30 Oct 2002

My first post on NSN was entitled, “Stork in Wedding Dress.” I recently pruned my image folder and was happy to uncover several RAW files that were never processed and which I like. This is one of these images.

Over my two plus years of avian photography, this stork has become a dear friend of mine. Whenever we meet at John Prince Park, my pal poses until I’m finished shooting. I wish I had more friends like this (take note, Alex).

Thanks for looking. Critiques, comments, and reposts are welcome.

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by Simon A on Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:00 am
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Sandy,

We all need friends like that -- Excellent, beautiful rendering of a subject not usually considered beautiful.

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by fredcor on Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:02 am
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Magnificent bird. Your whites are perfect and bright. I do like the composition, it certianly makes the stork look like a shy bride.
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by eagle43 on Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:08 am
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This is a terrific image--- love the detail and BG.

Congrats,

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by Alan Melle on Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:23 am
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Very nice! Nice composition with a good head turn and perfect exposure. My only question is why on earth would you want Alex to pose for you until you were finished????
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by Peter Wallack on Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:46 am
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Very Sweat Image. Artistic and all the techs are right on. Congrats :) :o :shock: :roll:
 

by E.J. Peiker on Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:50 am
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Very well done - you did good to keep all of the white in check.
 

by DC on Thu Apr 08, 2004 10:04 am
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Dear Sandy, you see the inner beauty in anything (even Alex) :wink: and because of that it shines through in your images.

I am sure she loves having you around! its nice to be made to feel beautiful by a discerning gentleman.

I well remember the first 'bride' and she does not disappoint a second time around. Wonderful shot, perfect composition and techs as always. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

(This is of course Carol, who having logged on to Dave's computer by accident instead of her own, can not delete this post and re-do it on her machine!!!!!!!!) :oops: :oops:
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by Steve Metildi on Thu Apr 08, 2004 10:04 am
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Great job on the composition and exposure Sandy! I'm also glad my bride had a nicer looking neck.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Apr 08, 2004 10:17 am
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Sorry about that Dave!!! and Sandy!!!

My sentiments remain unchanged about the picture though Sandy! :wink:
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by Dan Barthel on Thu Apr 08, 2004 10:22 am
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Well done. It's all been said. :)
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by Neil Solomon on Thu Apr 08, 2004 10:56 am
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Sandy,

It's probably all the time I've spent with the Pelicans out here but I find this Stork to be quite attractive. :) Of course your artistry helps a bit in that regard :wink:
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by Harvey Edelman on Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:14 am
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He has the look of a trustworthy friend. Reminds me of my dearly departed pet rock (I already mentioned him to you once). I must admit though that your stork has a much nicer eye.
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by Alan Murphy on Thu Apr 08, 2004 12:43 pm
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Very nice Sandy.
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by Jim Neely on Thu Apr 08, 2004 12:45 pm
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This is a very nice image of your friend. I guess after hanging out with Alex you need some better friends. :D

I like the way you maintained detail in the whites and dark areas. The BG & composition are up to your usual standards.

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by Noel on Thu Apr 08, 2004 1:20 pm
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She's very, er, ah, beautiful!

In all seriousness, this is a most excellent capture. Technically perfect. I had no idea Stork neck skin was so rough!

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by Bill Whala on Thu Apr 08, 2004 1:25 pm
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Great pose, composition and...well...everything else too.

Great shot!!
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by AlexC on Thu Apr 08, 2004 3:06 pm
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I know you have a fetish for birds with white dresses, and this is a wonderful one!!, Masterful whites, and killer pose!!, Way to go AARP!!!
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by Dennis Olivero on Thu Apr 08, 2004 5:05 pm
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I just love these Sandy...
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by Chas on Thu Apr 08, 2004 6:42 pm
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Sandy, this is wonderful, with excellent detail throughout.

But, everyone knows you cannot take a decent image in direct sunlight :wink:

Best my friend, and hope to see you next month,

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