Please look at this!

[ginger_55]

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/21225612-L.jpg

Isn't it pretty? First time I have taken a decent photo in that area of magnolia gardens. I was the one who saw the gator, with the people at the seminar. We all shot it. Some people might have gotten good photos, too, but I bet this equals theirs........including the nature photographer's.

Comments welcome. I hate to back off on the dark part. I think that is why it works, what do you all think?

ginger (I am doing the seminar photos last night (from Saturday), all night, and today I am uploading them)

Thanks for looking, smile.

[4labs]

Great photo ginger! I can see why you are excited about it.

[Kirwin]

Hi Ginger,

Great capture.:thumb The colors of the flowers look smashing against the "dark". I must say the gator does look as if he desires some turtle soup! Thanks for sharin'.

[ginger_55]

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/21225617-L.jpg


I didn't see them until I worked it up last night. Rutt, if you read this, see this, I sure appreciate those dark and light sharpening tips. I used them here, and on the other one. On photos, not of people, am kind of confused about them, still. I wondered it using it on the animals up there would ruin them......it didn't. And I don't know that I ever would have seen the "drama" without the sharp sharpening.

And thanks to whoever pushed me into RAW, I could not have finished the photo without RAW, and it was not complicated, just control over the final exposure, to the nth degree. I did not layer, not complicated, just put the slider in the right place and saw the photo change from a reject to a winner.

Love the sharpening and the RAW..........and the sliders. Maybe I should give some credit to the clone tool for helping me "clean" up the lake.

g (Thanks for looking and commenting.)

[Steve Cavigliano]

Very, very nice Ginger :thumb :thumb :thumb


I love the colors and the turtle :clap To tell the truth, I didn't even notice the gator til you pointed it out in the 2nd shot :rolleyes He justs adds to an already super shot!

Good work,
Steve

[Khaos]

Nice shot Ginger, and you are right on leaving it as is. It isn't too dark. The lighting is perfect.:thumb

[Mitchell]

Stunning photos with beatiful contrast! Well done, Ginger!


mitch

[marlof]

It's a nice scenery, and I love the contrast between the dark and light areas.

[Gator]

Ginger, beautiful shot of one of my favorite subjects... Ahhh, the gator lovingly gazing at the turtle!:thumb You captured some truly lovely colors as well!

[John Mueller]

Beautiful Ginger:thumb

[Ric Grupe]

for being proud of this one!:thumb

I :lust the soft dreamy look mixed with what could be impending disaster for the turtle. That's the way life is.

This one IS special, Ginger.:clap

[ginger_55]

Thanks, thanks, thanks.................makes me so happy to hear nice thoughts. I don't mean you can't offer suggestions, but I am still happy.

ginger:D

[bfjr]

Very nice Ginger :thumb
Good work on your part :clap
So nice I'm coming back later to look again :D

[John Mueller]

Very nice Ginger :thumb
Good work on your part :clap
So nice I'm coming back later to look again :D
:agree
Yes,worth more than just one look.

[GREAPER]

Nice shots ginger, and IMHO not too dark, just right.

[MuskyDude]

Two things: Amazing scene and photographed wonderfully. These pics should find homes on your walls.

AJ

[ian408]

Two very nicely composed shots!

Nice work Ginger!

ian

[Angelo]

Wow, wow, wow! Ginger this is a terrific shot and clearly seen that way by everyone. In one day you've gotten a boatload of positive comments, all well deserved.

Everything about this picture is just perfect. Congratulations!

That gator is eyeing that turtle the way I imagine Andy eyes a plate of ribs :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[USAIR]

You should be proud of this one ...man what a great shot it has it allhttp://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif
That's one for the wall for sure http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

Thanks
Fred

[SusanB]

Wow, beautiful work Ginger! The capture and the post work are outstanding:clap :clap :clap :clap


Susan

[Gator]

Ginger, could you post your web address? I would like to order one of these prints if you have them for sale!

Thanks!

[Angelo]

hey G, was the turtle still there 10 seconds later? :rofl

[gpgold]

Isn't it pretty? First time I have taken a decent photo in that area of magnolia gardens. I was the one who saw the gator, with the people at the seminar. We all shot it. Some people might have gotten good photos, too, but I bet this equals theirs........including the nature photographer's.

Comments welcome. I hate to back off on the dark part. I think that is why it works, what do you all think?

ginger (I am doing the seminar photos last night (from Saturday), all night, and today I am uploading them)

Thanks for looking, smile.
Really a classic capture. I can imagine the shot in National Geographic. Glad I took a look!

regards,

Gary

[ginger_55]

Ginger, could you post your web address? I would like to order one of these prints if you have them for sale!

Thanks!
Isn't my web addy on my profile.

gingersnap.smugmug.com

and a real bargain right now. No potographer's fee. someone kept messing with my photos and fees. have changed my password.

will change prices tomorrow, probably. promised some friends, free til mon\\\

thanks for liking it. iam super late to church. sorry re typos.....

later,

ginger(go get it now, at "our" prices..........friends we all are, today)

let me know, though. I would feel the pride, smile. And i could say that you own a print, etc.

[rutt]

These look pretty darn good, especially the closer shot. I can feel the jungle humidity. Advanced sharpening seems to be working for you.

[Gator]

Isn't my web addy on my profile.

gingersnap.smugmug.com

and a real bargain right now. No potographer's fee. someone kept messing with my photos and fees. have changed my password.

will change prices tomorrow, probably. promised some friends, free til mon\\\

thanks for liking it. iam super late to church. sorry re typos.....

later,

ginger(go get it now, at "our" prices..........friends we all are, today)

let me know, though. I would feel the pride, smile. And i could say that you own a print, etc.
Thanks G, and I didn't see the addy if it is there!