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Faux Birdie, el segundo
Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 19 September 2007 in Art & Design and Portfolio.
So here is another look at that ever-popular faux flamingo sculpture, made of aluminum (or some kind of shiny metal), which I discovered in my walk through the Art District in Bradenton. It's another D80 shot, by popular demand. I aim to please... heh.
@e.: The birdie says, "Thank you!" in a very cool kind of way.
@Takiyah: An original expression of gratitude comes your way from the birdie. And that thanks is not faux.
@Manuela Photography: Thank you for these nice comments Manuela.
Mandy from South Africa
It's beautiful VF!! The texture on the body and the top of his neck is awesome! I like the angle of the light and your DOF, it really brings that Flamingo to life! :)
19 Sep 2007 6:56am
@Mandy: Believe it or not, this is not an easy subject to photograph. It's a little too big to get close and do more than capture just some features. So I was skeptical as to whether any of the shots I took would amount to anything. But by the reactions that have been posted here for Faux 1 and now this one, my apprehension was maybe a little premature. Thanks for the positive reviews here, Mandy. And many blessings for your day.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
hooray for VF! thanks i love the aluminium series!They are gorgeous!:)
19 Sep 2007 8:28am
@tyan: This one's for you tyan! Ha-ha. I'm very happy you are enjoying these images. There may be one more yet to come.
@Craiger: Birdie appreciates the cool affirmatives. Thanks Craiger.
@Organik: You are very kind, thank you for the compliment today.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I Love this Vf, could it be, Pewter, my absolute fav. metal (sorta) IT"S GORGEOUS!!!
19 Sep 2007 11:15am
@Lorraine: It could be pewter - can pewter be as shiny as chrome sometimes? B/c some of the sculptures by this same artist are that shiny, others are a mix like this one, and some are definitely looking like pewter.
Lost Valley Views from Canada
look at those textures!!! I love metal work and this is a great and I mean great working of it.
19 Sep 2007 11:37am
@Lost Valley Views: Thank you LVV; you are really paying this one a high compliment. Much appreciation from the flamingo and from me.
Walt from Scarborough, Canada
I get the sense you're enjoying the new camera...very nice shot!
19 Sep 2007 12:39pm
@Walt: I am enjoying it, and would just as soon go out on a photo safari so I can really get to know all the ins and outs of it. Thanks for the kind words today.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Loving the texture of the wings and the way the sunlight is catching them, it looks like the bird is about to take flight! Beautiful VF :)
19 Sep 2007 12:59pm
@MaryB: The sculptor really did a nice job on this birdie. Thanks much for such nice words today MaryB. And don't wake that tiger. ;-)
jen from Alpharetta, United States
Great scuplture...I love the texture of the metal!!!
19 Sep 2007 1:10pm
@jen: Glad you like this find; it really caught my eye and my imagination.
@HorseRotorVator: Thank you HRV, the flamingo is very glad you like him.
Brian from United States
Just lovely! What a great capture--and what wonderful texture!
19 Sep 2007 5:46pm
@Brian: Thanks, am happy you like!
@R Francis: Thank you RF, you're a gentleman and a scholar.
@Shutterbug: Nice comment, the bird thanks you.
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Ah, ooh la la! Love this one! Definitely one of my favourites here! :-) The angle, the light, the depth of field and marvellous tones (i must say it’s approaching deep silver!!) all work perfectly and ever so beautifully here, VF. This “aluminium” bird does indeed look alive and ready to fly!! :)
19 Sep 2007 7:50pm
@Rebecca: I am so glad you like this one. It's an interesting sculpture to see in real life, and not the easiest to photograph. That it came out as well as it did, and that so many do seem to really like it came as something of a pleasant surprise to me. Blessings to you Rebecca. Have a wonderful Thursday.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
NICELY done Viewfinder!! The dof sets this sculpture off wonderfully!
20 Sep 2007 2:12am
Nikon D80
1/1000 second
F/4.0
ISO 100
105 mm (35mm equiv.)