Uploaded: August 07, 2008 10:57:59
The look of elephants always seems wise to me, as though they are remembering things we know nothing of. Taken at the St. Louis Zoo.
Animals
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 89.00 mm, Model: DMC-FZ30
Melissa Olsen August 07, 2008
Mitch your imange and title is just perfect. You have really captured the texture of his hide and color is right on! Well done! #975435Jeff Robinson August 07, 2008
Wonderful full frame portrait, excellent lighitng and texture! Jeff #6284256Karen Kessler August 07, 2008
Love the full frame here, Mitch! Nice capture! Ya know, he does look wise! ~Karen #6284406Geralyn Montambault August 07, 2008
Love the full fram, title and the detail on the elephantCongrats,
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Nikki McDonald August 07, 2008
Wonderful tones, textures and composition, Mitch. Love the expression in this capture. #6284594Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 07, 2008
Wonderful textures and deails in this beautiful animal, Mitch!!!!! ♫ :-) KittySee you tomorrow!!!!! #6284847
Dianna Hauf August 07, 2008
I love elephants Mitch and you captured the spirit of this wise old one!!! Wonderful details and I just love the 'eye' of it's soul! #6285167Kathleen Rinker August 08, 2008
Wow awesome image Mitch, I agree you truly captured his essence, fantastic work!! #6288349Vladan D. Djordjevic August 08, 2008
Fantastic image! The tones, details, textures and composition are excellent. #6289449Colleen Farrell August 09, 2008
Beautiful, Mitch! Wonderful tones and textures in this magnificent animal's face! #6290486Shelly A. Van Camp August 11, 2008
Beautiful capture, Mitch! I love your POV on this wonderful animal! #6298514JO ANN CLEVELAND August 11, 2008
Super capture Mitch!I think this one needs a good night cream ~ lol
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Dominick M. Dimacale August 11, 2008
Great image you have here, Mitch.
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Renata Gusciora August 12, 2008
Fantastic capture with great lighting and feel,Mitch! #6303920Mitch Spence August 12, 2008
My thanks to you for your great comments, Melissa, Jeff, Karen, Geralyn, Nikki, Kitty, Dianna, Kathleen, Vladan, Colleen, Shelly, Jo Ann, Dominick, and Renata. #6303966Phil Stith August 12, 2008
Mitch, this is just awesome! Terrific lighting, composition, and pov. Such a wonderful expression. This has got to be a winner! #6304646Mitch Spence August 14, 2008
Thank you, Phil. I really appreciate that. #6312731Amber Kennedy August 23, 2008
great detail, and perfect title...very dramatic.love it! #6355932Joannie Bertucci August 23, 2008
Marvelous image Mitch! The composition, lighting, textures and details are excellent!Irene Colling August 23, 2008
Outstanding detail and texture in this thought provoking photo. Great work Mitch. #6357846Nikki McDonald August 24, 2008
Looks as if you picked the right one, Mitch :) Congrats on the EP! #6359310Mitch Spence August 25, 2008
Amber, Joannie, Irene, and Nikki--my thanks to you. #6365258Michelle L. Frick September 02, 2008
Amazing details, textures, clarity and light - oh yes - the comp rocks too! Just love it Mitch!! This is my favorite of your August entries! #6402060Mitch Spence September 04, 2008
Ah, Michelle, thank you so much for your kind comments and for your fav pick. I do so appreciate it. #6411191Renee Doyle December 13, 2010
Incredible closeup!! Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Mitch!! #9097076Phyllis H. Burchett December 13, 2010
Amazing...congrats! #9098104Tammy Espino December 13, 2010
Congrats on your finalist!!! :) #9098131Chris Budny December 13, 2010
What a capture, Mitch! Congratulations! #9098381Nikki McDonald December 13, 2010
Great detail and texture, Mitch. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #9099346Rona L. Schwarz December 13, 2010
Fantastic close-up, Mitch with marvelous texture and detail.CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #9100012Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010
That was my 1st thought...he looks so wise. A wonderful finalist, Mitch...congratulations! #9100080ALLEN O. HOWARD December 13, 2010
Excellent as always Mitch! Congratulations! #9100175Merna L. Nobile December 13, 2010
It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna #9100500Nancyj E. Hovey December 14, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SSusan M. Hembree December 14, 2010
Wonderful textures, Mitch. Congratulations on your finalist! #9104053Marilyn K. Lincecum December 14, 2010
Fantastic texture and detail. Congratulations on a well deserved fianlist !! #9104081Sam Britt December 15, 2010
Congratulations, Mitch! #9107881Patrick Rouzes December 17, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this INCREDIBLE finalist, Mitch! Thought it would be back! WTG, my friend! #9111794Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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