Inspiring Photo: Distinguished #5120797

Distinguished

Uploaded: November 14, 2007

Description

Meet Colin, a very friendly white goat
that resides at a petting farm in a
SE Michigan State Park

Image has been desaturated in full, resaturated in the eye,
clarified and darkened more in the BG area

Thanks for looking :)

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder November 14, 2007

I am not going to be able to comment today--- will catch up with you guys in the evening, if possible :) #786290

Bill Wyatt November 14, 2007

Very cool love the selective colors! #5071841

Lynne Morris November 14, 2007

Great capture Jennifer, love the pov and nice use of SC! #5071856

Laurence Saliba November 14, 2007

And that is CUTE!!!! Jennifer so different from usual yet so beautiful too!!! #5071912

Su Sana E. P November 14, 2007

I was expecting another striking portrait today but I'm equally pleased with this cute one. Especially his 'EyE'. Fantastic work as usual, Jen!! #5071963

Shannon D. Miller November 14, 2007

This is a magnificent capture Jennifer, I love the sc in the eye and what a magnifient b&w! Awesome POV and clarity! Shannon~ #5072002

Jeff Robinson November 14, 2007

Very well done Jennifer! Jeff #5072005

Christopher Jamison November 14, 2007

wow...very cool! awesome clarity and b/w tones. even the S/C is well done (i'm usually not a fan of s/c, but it's subtle and well done here)

nice work! #5072047

Walter Graziano November 14, 2007

Excellent perspective and selective coloring, the eyes draw you right into the photo! #5072127

Erin Appelbaum November 14, 2007

Great capture Jennifer. Love the pov and SC. Peter #5072134

Emily E. Bem November 14, 2007

I agree! The SC is GREAT here! Wonderful tones and the black BG looks fantastic! #5072172

Sam Britt November 14, 2007

Terrific B&W portrait, Jennifer. Great tones & clarity. I like the selective coloring on the eye. #5072290

Tiia Vissak November 14, 2007

Wow! Very cute! A beautiful eye! #5072476

Amanda Chapman November 14, 2007

SUPER COOL EDITING!!!
This looks like a painting!
VERY GOOD JEN! #5072490

Melissa Olsen November 14, 2007

I agree my dear, AWESOME editing, tones and clarity!!! Another WONDERFUL image :) #5072505

frank w. degenhardt November 14, 2007

Jennifer- the selective coloring is awesome. Just love the detail work and the nobility you brought this charming animal. The eye is so outstanding against the black and white.
Super fine job
Have a great day Jennifer #5072596

Angie Sidles November 14, 2007

Wow Jen. The clatiy here is amazing! Love this goat!! :) Beautiful work! #5072733

Angela Azzinnaro November 14, 2007

FANTASTIC comp, GREAT contrast, WONDERFUL capture Jen!!!! #5072834

Alexis Yobbagy November 14, 2007

LOVE IT!!! Great character in your tremendous shot and treatment!!! #5072882

Kathy L. Clark November 14, 2007

Very cool work here Jennifer. Love the selective color and comp. #5073030

virafoto - November 14, 2007

More elegant and better hairdo than me...
That grace... Him.
That quality... The picture!
It seems picture for passport.
Will he travel?
I liked, photographer... A lot!

----- #5073099

Beverly A. Wright November 14, 2007

He's awesome! Love the selective color
in his eyes!!! #5073146

Jennifer L. Taranto November 14, 2007

Looks like this guy knows how to pose - love the tilt of his head LOL!!! LOVE the sc & b&w tones!!! #5073238

Dominick M. Dimacale November 14, 2007

Such a lovely animal image here, Jennifer.

Dominick #5073247

Girish Vaghela November 14, 2007

Great eye on this, very well captured, Jennifer! #5073559

Jessica Jenney November 14, 2007

Terrific b&w image, Jennifer! I love the textures and selective coloring! #5073809

Michael Umbreit November 14, 2007

Jennifer - Love the effects! - Mike #5073979

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 14, 2007

Super portrait Jen, I love goats, they are so funny!
Super tones and SC is awsome! Really love the angle of his pose! #5074009

Michelle L. Frick November 14, 2007

Fabulous clarity and effects Jennifer! BTW - saw your image in the DD newsletter today - way to go!! #5074268

Debra R. Harder November 14, 2007

Wonderful B&W image, Jennifer! I love his precious face! You've captured him perfectly, AS ALWAYS! Deb #5074470

Jennifer L. Alder November 14, 2007

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it :)
Michelle-- thanks for letting me know-- what a treat to read! :))))))))) #5074490

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar November 14, 2007

EXCELLENT!! the treatment works so well here, Jen! you did a great job my friend! #5074522

Bill Knaps November 14, 2007

Fantastic, Great, What a shot....Bill #5074538

Paul Michko November 14, 2007

Superb image, Jennifer. #5074667

Amy JACKSON November 14, 2007

Excellent image, Jennifer! Love the color of the eyes!! #5074706

Dennis Flanagan November 14, 2007

A distinguished profile indeed! #5074822

Renee Doyle November 14, 2007

Very distinguished!!! Wonderful capture and terrific editing Jennifer!! #5074856

Barbara Waldoch November 14, 2007

Beautiful portrait of Colin, Jennifer! #5074917

Jennifer L. Alder November 14, 2007

THANKS GUYS!!! :) #5075125

Nancy L. Green November 14, 2007

Well hello Colin, you are a handsom old goat!! Wonderful capture Jen and wonderful use of SC!! <>< #5075217

Yulianto Soeroso November 14, 2007

only goat but nice concept and other speechless lah hihi #5075352

Stefania Barbier November 14, 2007

spectacular... great tones! #5075693

Carol Teal November 14, 2007

He is definitely not baaa-shful! :D Very cute guy and great use of SC. #5075730

Evy Johansen November 14, 2007

Wonderful work and beautiful image, Jennifer!! #5075773

Mary K. Robison November 14, 2007

Only YOU could make a goat look distinguished, Jennifer ~ and he IS that here, with the deep B&W treatment, and selective color on that amber eye. Beautiful work, my friend! :-) #5075789

Jennifer L. Alder November 15, 2007

Thanks all!! :) #5075838

Pat Gamwell November 15, 2007

Exceptional "portrait", Jen! All elements are top notch! #5075908

Brett Dolsen November 15, 2007

Great Portrait Jennifer!!Hes part of someones family.
Brett #5075915

Chua Wee Boo November 15, 2007

Fantastic details,Jennifer! #5075981

Margaret R. Barry November 15, 2007

Fantastic capture, Jennifer. Great details, comp. and selective color! #5076047

Carol Sawyer November 15, 2007

Outstanding image, details and SC, Jennifer! #5076357

Deb Koskovich November 15, 2007

Great treatment, Jennifer! I love the b&w with selective color. He does look distinguished indeed! #5076497

Kay E. Mahoney November 15, 2007

Nice capture, Jennifer. He is adorable. Love the selective coloring. #5076501

Silvio Grech November 15, 2007

Excellent perspective and selective coloring, you did a great job my friend! well done!! #5076591

Colleen Braun November 15, 2007

love the eye, goats are such strange creatures... #5076697

Amber Kennedy November 15, 2007

This we will see around for awhile...I love it! Great image! #5077082

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 15, 2007

I Think It Is The Goat-Tee that gives Colin His Distinguished look

Great Animal Portrait Jennifer #5077473

Melissa G. Meiselman November 15, 2007

Outstanding portrait of Colin with this dignified beard and golden brown eyes, Jennifer!! #5077517

Marina Moore November 15, 2007

This is wonderful! When I first looked at it I thought "wow, he looks so distinguished" LOL, great title. Very nice. :) #5077577

Kimi A. Phillips November 15, 2007

Fab work, Jen!!! #5077726

Mollie Kendall November 15, 2007

A ha! Cute capture. I love the selective coloring here :) #5077857

Dr. Harmeet Singh November 15, 2007

Lovely image.Very well done. #5077877

Pamela Shane November 15, 2007

He certainly does look distinguished!
Wonderful clarity, & use of sc Jennifer.
:) #5078429

Pamela Shane November 15, 2007

He certainly does look distinguished!
Wonderful clarity, & use of sc Jennifer.
:) #5078430

Claudia Kuhn November 15, 2007

Colin is the perfect model, wonderful portrait and use of sc. #5078601

Jennifer L. Alder November 15, 2007

Thanks everyone! :) #5078724

Patrick Rouzes November 15, 2007

Incredible SC, detail, clarity , & tones captured here!!! Fantastic work on this, Jennifer!!! #5079025

Allison Gaulin November 15, 2007

This is GREAT, Jennifer! Love the light and tones- and your title cracks me up! #5079216

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 15, 2007

Very creatif, I love it! #5079670

Melissa McCabe November 15, 2007

Hi Colin! Your photog did a fabulous job on you!! -mm #5079843

Jennifer L. Alder November 15, 2007

Thanks!! :) #5079850

Eugenio Diaz November 15, 2007

Full of creativity and great work on this image. Great clarity and light...Well done Jennifer!!!
Eugenio #5080032

Amanda Cass November 16, 2007

Oh wow he is beautiful and such a poser ! I love how you do your eyes a winner here :) #5080621

Anna Diederich November 16, 2007

Awesome, Jen! #5080959

cheryl m. phillips November 16, 2007

Oh! Hey! How did I miss this one??
I like it! He is cute, the way he's checkin you out cracks me up!
Very nice effects, Jen!
~cheryl #5083129

Jennifer L. Alder November 16, 2007

Thanks!
LOL, Cheryl-- this guy could pose forever! He ALWAYS just jumps out and strikes poses--- but if you don't pet him, he will tire of you quickly! ;) #5083202

Sue Marshall November 18, 2007

Hi Jen what a handsome fella he is!
Excellent clarity and good use of S/C.

#5092239

Melissa Olsen November 18, 2007

... finally I got one ;) man, that was a BAD week here for me! #5093108

Jennifer L. Alder November 18, 2007

:) #5093766

November 27, 2007

Jennifer, as always, you do mighty fine, b&w!!!! #5136786

November 27, 2007

...he certainly is!! What a great shot and wonderful editing!! #5137400

Jennifer L. Alder December 01, 2007

THANKS!!!! :) #5157032

Melissa Olsen December 19, 2007

:) Congratulations!!! #5228350

Margaret R. Barry December 19, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, SuSana! #5228525

Margaret R. Barry December 19, 2007

-Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer!
...sorry! #5228533

Michelle L. Frick December 19, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer! I love this goat portrait! #5228572

Angie Sidles December 19, 2007

Congrats Jen on this gorgeous finalist! #5228874

Bill Wyatt December 19, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer this is gorgeous! #5229084

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 19, 2007

WHOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOo
Big congrats on your beautiful finalist Jen! Best of luck in the next round! #5229184

Erin Appelbaum December 19, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer. Awesome finalist. Peter #5229380

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007

Excellent finalist Jen!! Congratulations! #5229488

Jennifer L. Alder December 19, 2007

LOL, Margaret-- no prob!! ;)
THANKS ALL for the warm remarks! :) #5230034

Barbara Waldoch December 19, 2007

Congratulations on this spectacular finalist, Jennifer! #5230143

December 19, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer...This is such an awesome picture...Great job!!! #5230285

Cassie L. Woodlee December 19, 2007

Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Jennifer!!!!!! #5230487

Colleen Farrell December 19, 2007

Terrific capture, Jennifer--congratulations again! #5230671

Robin R. December 19, 2007

Congrats on your great capture. #5230976

Su Sana E. P December 19, 2007

Congratulations again on your Win, Jen!! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!! #5231135

Denise M. Snyder December 19, 2007

Congrats on your WINNER Jennifer!!!! #5231248

December 19, 2007

..and a Distinguished Winner he is!!! You can tell that he is so proud!! #5231270

Ken Smith December 19, 2007

Congrats on your win, Jennifer!! #5231307

Colleen Farrell December 19, 2007

Congrats on your WIN, Jennifer! #5231311

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 19, 2007

WTG Jennifer, BIG Congrats on your win! #5231316

Michelle L. Frick December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your Gold Jennifer!! Way to go! #5231343

Mike D. Perez December 19, 2007

Congratulations on you great Winner, Jennifer! #5231494

Kathy L. Clark December 19, 2007

Congrats Jennifer on your winner. #5231571

Revonda L. Gentry December 19, 2007

Congrats again on another wonderful winner, Jennifer!! #5231613

Debra R. Harder December 19, 2007

WTG, Jen!! BIG CONGRATS on this AWESOME WINNER! Deb #5231673

Kay E. Mahoney December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your second place winner, Jennifer. #5231764

Bill Knaps December 19, 2007

Happy you got the second places Jennifer. Wish you had won.....Bill #5231767

Teresa Burnett December 19, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer!!! Wonderful win, well deserved!!! (Colin really is a distinguished looking fellow isn't he) #5231788

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007

Another beauty Jen, congratulations on your win! #5231795

Jennifer L. Alder December 19, 2007

WOW!!!
Thanks so very much everyone! It really is an honor to be recognized with SUCH amazing artists and artwork here on BP! I appreciate it greatly!
:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) #5231847

Lisa J. Boulden December 19, 2007

Congratulations on this fabulous WINNER, Jennifer!!!
WTG!
~Lisa #5231912

Stefania Barbier December 19, 2007

ANOTHER BIG CONGRATS JEN!!!!!!!!!! #5232273

Evy Johansen December 19, 2007

BIG congratulations on your beautiful win, Jennifer!! #5232290

Margaret R. Barry December 19, 2007

Congrats on your beautiful winner, Jennifer! #5232487

Graeme yew Chow December 19, 2007

Fantastic winner , congrats Jennifer and you are in super form this months. #5232702

Barbara Waldoch December 19, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer on this wonderful win! #5232703

Mary K. Robison December 20, 2007

Congratulations, Colin and Jennifer ~ a very well-deserved winner!! #5232835

Brett Dolsen December 20, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer!!Well deserved win.
Brett #5232896

Laurence Saliba December 20, 2007

A BIG Congrats to you on this splendid winner Jennifer!!!!!!!!! #5232918

Renee Doyle December 20, 2007

WTG!!!! Big congrats to you Jen!!! #5232973

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar December 20, 2007

i'm stunned what I just saw, JEnny!! I just openned my internet and just found out there's already finalists and winners posted!!!! 2 winners??? you're on fire girl!!! woooooowwww!!! i'm so happy for you and proud to be your friend!! #5233019

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar December 20, 2007

btw, BIG CONGRATULATIONS, I almost forgot! LOL!! #5233021

Shannon D. Miller December 20, 2007

Ohhh....CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer! This is just MAGNIFICENT!!! SO WELL DESERVED GIRL! Shannon~ #5233577

Laurie Daily December 20, 2007

A fantastic winner, Jennifer. Congratulations! #5233608

Megan p December 20, 2007

Oh this is FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations!! :):) #5233759

Jessica Jenney December 20, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer on another beautiful win! #5233955

Erin Appelbaum December 20, 2007

Congrats on this win Jennifer. Peter #5233983

Emily E. Bem December 20, 2007

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! :) #5233999

Terry L. Ellis December 20, 2007

A fabulous b/w Second Place win, Jennifer! Congratulations! #5234003

Girish Vaghela December 20, 2007

Great, CONGRATS!!!!-Girish #5234082

Kara L. Hendricks December 20, 2007

Jennifer... This is stunning!!!

Congratulations!!! #5234119

Michael Umbreit December 20, 2007

Jennifer - Congratulations! - Mike #5234275

Jill Flynn December 20, 2007

Wonderful use of selective coloring Jennifer. What a beautiful and dignified portrait. A big congratulations on your win!!! #5234340

Angie Sidles December 20, 2007

JEN! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I didn't even realize they had posted the winners!! This is so deserved! You rock! :) #5234447

Gail Vitikacs December 20, 2007

Terrific win! Outstanding! #5234564

Bill Wyatt December 20, 2007

Congratulations on your Winner!! #5234680

Sherry Sturgis December 20, 2007

Big Congratulations to you, Jennifer, on this magnificant winning capture! #5234689

Sam Britt December 20, 2007

Congratulations on this winner, Jennifer. #5234701

Nadya Johnson December 20, 2007

Congratulations on your great winner, Jennifer! #5234881

Sherry Karr Adkins December 20, 2007

Congrats on your winner, Jennifer! #5235513

Amber Kennedy December 20, 2007

Such a great one! #5235720

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 20, 2007

Congrats Jennifer! A very cool winner!! #5235769

Lynne Morris December 20, 2007

Huge congratulations on this beautiful winner Jennifer! #5235847

Claudia Kuhn December 20, 2007

Woo Hoo Jennifer, congrats on your win!! #5236365

Anita Hogue December 20, 2007

Another awesome win, Jennifer! Congratulations! #5236419

Jeana Clark December 20, 2007

FANTASTIC WINNER JEN!!!
WELL DONE!!
~J~ #5237446

Robert K. Bemus December 20, 2007
Congratulations, Jennifer - two wins - that's awesome...WTG!! #5237517

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 21, 2007
Congratulations,Jen on your SUPER Winner!! #5237835

Joan Kocak December 21, 2007
Jen CONGRATS!!!!!! love this~ #5239754

Linda Blair December 21, 2007
Congratulations on this outstanding win!!!! ☺ #5240328

Angela Azzinnaro December 21, 2007
WTG Jen!!!!!! HUGE CONGRATS on a WELL DESERVED WIN!!!!! #5240416

Stephen Zacker December 22, 2007
Very unique. Congratulations. Like those eyes #5242317

Tarun Bose December 22, 2007
Big congrats for your excellent winner, Jennifer. #5243452

Tressie Davis December 23, 2007
Congrats on this, great SC! #5245788

Cassie L. Woodlee December 23, 2007
Congratulations on your win, Jennifer!!!!! #5247774

Amanda Cass December 24, 2007
Congrads on your wins Jennifer! I knew these one would win something it has the X factor :) Merry Xmas #5250210

Lee Canham December 27, 2007
congratulations Jennifer,this has been my favourite from the beginning,Well done,keep up all your ecxellent work. #5257196

Ross Throndson December 27, 2007
Wow....a Double Win, Jen.....you're amazing....Many Congratulations.....Fantastic Work here!! #5259550

Jessie L. Cole December 30, 2007
Congrats on your win....! Beautiful shot...! #5268368

Carol Teal February 24, 2008
I can't beleive I missed congratulating you on this excellent win Jennifer! He has so much character! #5542463

Jane E. Kirn July 03, 2008
Congratulations Jennifer, as always you do what you do so well. #6137421

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