Into the White... [Contest Finalists August 2005]
Uploaded: November 21, 2004 17:02:21
Trumpeter Swan, Rouge Beach, Toronto, Ontario. Kodak ISO100 print film. Wanted to try a white subject on a white background and push the levels. Colour print scanned in B&W, Photoshop was used to remove the original background, adjust the levels, and reconstruct the shadow.
Kathy Shogren November 21, 2004
This is so very cool, Eric. I love it. #190415Patricia Marroquin November 21, 2004
Wow, sounds like a lot of work! But it sure paid off! This is spectacular, Eric. Congratulations, I know we will see this in the winner's circle. :-) #930452Dolores Neilson November 22, 2004
I really like this, Eric...I think the judges will too! #930694Eric Highfield November 22, 2004
Thank you Kathy, Patricia, and Delores!Patricia & Delores...both of you have such fantastic and impressive Galleries. I'm flattered at your confidence in this image.
Kathy, I enjoyed your photo “I am Mr. Ed”, and would love to see some of your work. Is there a website or a link to any of your images you can send me? #931653
Piotr M. Organa November 22, 2004
You pushed the levels alright and got a beautiful photo! #932016Eric Highfield November 22, 2004
Thank you, Piotr! #932105Karma Wilson November 29, 2004
Well, I can see we're browsing member galleries at the same time! I have to say you have a very impressive gallery. I can see you've mastered the camera and the PS darkroom! Great job on all--this one is just so cool. I hope it wins something! (Before I took my chocolate picture I didn't know what high-key pics were--now that I do I can say, "Good one!")Karma #945301
Eric Highfield July 24, 2005
Thanks, Karma! I must have missed your post. My apologies! #1631939Kara L. Hendricks August 27, 2005
Wow oh wow Eric!! This is outstanding.. Wonderful timing on the bird and exceptional PS work.. #1774817Eric Highfield August 28, 2005
Thank you so much for your comment, Kara! I got pretty lucky... he lifted his wings just as I was composing my shot. It was a pleasant bonus!! #1777729Sharon Day September 23, 2005
Big congratulations on finalist, Eric!! Good luck next round! #1872502Eric Highfield September 24, 2005
Thanks, Sharon! #1874243Nicole Kessel September 25, 2005
Nice job, Eric and congratulations! Another great image to add to your wonderful gallery! #1881490Piotr M. Organa September 26, 2005
Congratulations!! #1885648Eric Highfield September 26, 2005
Thank you, Nicole & Piotr! #1888733Phil Sauvey September 28, 2005
Congrats Eric on your finalist! I thing this is a great photo! I especially like the white tone and the shadow you captured! Great effect! #1897532Eric Highfield July 12, 2007
Thanks, Phil! Sorry in the LONG delay in response. Somewhere along the line I stopped getting notifications! :( #4501060Lori Carlson March 24, 2009
AWESOME WORK!! :0) #7325049Eric Highfield July 10, 2009
Thank you Lori!I apologize for the delay in responding, I don't seem to be getting email notifications anymore. #7725688
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