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Photographer Avi   Avi   {Karma:70138}
Project #21 Alone Camera Model -
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About Shadows become whispers
sliding into sleep, dreams descending
to a new crescendo to vision turning
on its heel and reminding
in whispers as indifferent as relentless
as ocean waves
going about the business of being ocean waves.

Diane Oatley and Adam Donaldson Powell.
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There are 109 Comments in 1 Pages
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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 11/10/2008
thanks Roby ! :)

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 11/10/2008
oh.. i have mis this one..
SORRY my friend..
i'm without words, cheers
roby

and congrats!!!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/6/2008
Thanks Mohsen for your lovely words and encouragement !!! best always, Avi

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Hussam AL_ Khoder   {K:79545} 7/6/2008
Very nice and beautiful shot.

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Mohsen Bayramnejad Mohsen Bayramnejad   {K:21377} 7/6/2008
goes to my favs!

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Mohsen Bayramnejad Mohsen Bayramnejad   {K:21377} 7/6/2008
Avi, Man! youre awesome! I missed so much of your works.
not sure how to say the feeling, this image deserves more than any word. words are so confined, at least for me!
love the way you look, simple and symbolic, yet creative, however, you were excited at time, I guess.
your post-process, use of light and contrast...it makes your work awesome! love the waves of water, and it's dramatic feeling, and the man, I call him the prayerful...
he's Silhouetted in your image, but it's acceptable, because he's in the middle of a forceful energy center, the water, someting praiseworthy in all the cultures...
I do love this work, something tranquil for my eyes...
thanks for sharing, keep going!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 6/12/2008
sincere thanks, Marian !!

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 6/12/2008
bealated congratulations dear Avi!!!!
more than well deserved award!!!
favorite
Marian

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 6/7/2008
thanks Mahassa !

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 6/7/2008
thanks John !!!..

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Elle Elle Elle Elle   {K:10958} 6/7/2008
congrats on the award dear Avi,
best of luck, mahassa

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John Loreaux John Loreaux   {K:86210} 6/7/2008
Wow, very nice photograph! Love the mood! Thanks for Your comment Avi! Take Care!...........................John

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Nick Karagiaouroglou Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:127263} 6/6/2008
Thanks a lot for the info and the original image, Avi! I would have only think of burning the silhouette of the man, but would likely never have thought of going as far as you did!

The original makes it also clearer to me how clever the choise of the composition was. It kept the whole absolutely nearest depth range out of sight, that could otherwise eventually start getting out of focus. I try a hyperfocal setup most of the time in such cases, but this is another good way to get rid of the nearest field.

Thanks a lot!

Nick

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 6/5/2008
but the learning never stops for me. so please don't hold back.. if anything, it will only help me !

cheers !!
Avi

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luis pereira luis pereira   {K:26013} 6/5/2008
Well...you got 94 people tell you how great it is so there's no reson for me to spoil you.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 6/4/2008
I have used dodge and burn in some areas to bring out the whiteness of the water. I have attached the original for you to see.

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Maja Š Maja Š   {K:17951} 6/2/2008
excellent!!!!!!

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Nick Karagiaouroglou Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:127263} 6/2/2008
So the "fuzzy" feel is only to be attributed to the motion blur of the flowing water, and this is quite an intereseting thing to know, since it allows what is impossible when focusing infinity, exept for the very very near field which will be out of focus then. Looking at specific regions I see that they are inside the DoF, but the whole impression makes me think that only the silhouette of the sitting person is in the DoF - a trick of the eye perhaps, but quite a good one to me.

BTW, wide apertures always introduce softer focus regions of depth no matter of focal length, but if they are outside the range of visible things they are simply "not there". Some hypothetical very near object would likely be out of focus on this one, but here there is nothing near the lens, and so we don't have anything for "visual comparison". I guess that this impossibility of direct comparing plays that game with my eyes. Very very interesting!

Cheers!

Nick

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/31/2008
Thanks dear Ivona.. glad you like it. best, Avi

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/31/2008
Nick, I shot this with the 50mm lens. At wide aperture values, when I am focussing at infinity, DOF is not shallow..

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Ivona Lozic Ivona Lozic   {K:6799} 5/31/2008
Congradulations... great photo...and nice text (about)...

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Nick Karagiaouroglou Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:127263} 5/31/2008
I thought already that you tried many different takes, Avi! It really "smells" after work and experimentation!

Many thanks for the data about the settings too. The DoF appears deeper than f/2.8, which is very interesting to see. The motion blur neutralized the non-focused areas - which offers a great solution of the problem of low light and at the same time a good DoF, even if it physically doesn't exist. You opened a heavy door for me with this one!

Cheers to that and thank you!

Nick

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/29/2008
Thanks Nick !!

About the shot: I don't remember excatly, but I am pretty sure the f stop was 2.8 and the shutter speed was 1/6 seconds, with an ISO setting of 200.

As for no. of shots, I think I took about 7 or 8, but the position of the person was changing.. I liked this one most !

Cheers !!
Avi

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/29/2008
Thank you so much, dear Nicki !!

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Nick Karagiaouroglou Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:127263} 5/29/2008
And what an image for a more than well deserved "Featured Photographer", Avi! The presence of the many dark details and the motion blur of the highlights of water make the tension simply complete! Maximum! And then that black Buddha-like silhouette acts like the ever lasting truth and also hope for life in the middle of the flow!

Some things remain but they don't expect the rest to remain too. They simply let things be and are quite happy and optimistic with that. I see some cuts of the cataract that I would try to get someother way, but in this case that's irrelevant. The exactly controlled exposure found the admissible solution of the problem between light amount and duration of the shot.

BTW, how many shots did you have to try for this one? And what about settings? Any more info?

Cheers!

Nick

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 5/29/2008
Hi Avi...CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserved POD:)))))
Have a nice day!
Nicole

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
prothom duto agreed. alo original tay beshi-y chhilo, ami burn kore dark korechhi.. personal taste. tobe last point ta marattok.. karon aar egole jol-e portam !! :):):)

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Nilanjan Mitra Nilanjan Mitra   {K:12955} 5/28/2008
aro left aro slow shutter... aar ektu alo chobi tai... aar nicher layer tar ektu kaache...

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
thanks Michele !!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
kintu sheta kibhabe, sheta bolo... felu mittir-er moto heyali koro na :)

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Nilanjan Mitra Nilanjan Mitra   {K:12955} 5/28/2008
Sotti bolte ki ei shot ta ami agei dekhechilam.. tobe shot ta aro better kora jeto amar mone hoyechilo.. toke bolte badha nei bolei bolchi... :)

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Michele Beccia Michele Beccia   {K:16468} 5/28/2008
Very beautiful black and white!:)

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
Thank you very much, Kerry.
Cheers !
Avi

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
thanks very much, Harry !!

Cheers !
Avi

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Kerry Nobbs Kerry Nobbs   {K:2800} 5/28/2008
Very cool. No color version too bad. Would be interesting to see. Not sure of the border, probably does not need it as I think it stands well on its own. Lots going on with this picture it is busy with imagination. You can almost feel and hear the water flow. All the way up too. Nicely done. The figure is set in beautifully. Love it.

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H L H L   {K:11377} 5/28/2008
Congratulations my friend Avi, it is worth it...kept up your excellent works!!
All the best!
Harry

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
thanks re.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
Thanks Bill for your wonderful support and suggestions.

Sincerely,
Avi

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
thanks very much, Stan !!

Cheers !
Avi

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
thanks very much, Bartosz !!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
Thanks very very much. I truly appreciate your wonderful support and tips, my friend !!

Cheers !!
Avi

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1301307 60 1301307 60   {K:44058} 5/28/2008
my time to congratulate you my friend...:) ;)
well deserved again!!
cheers!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
try korechhilam. joddur mone aachhe, eta 1/6 seconds shutter speed-e handheld-e tola. er theke slow korle shake eshe jachhilo. haat oto steady na re.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
thanks again, John !!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/28/2008
thanks Armen !!

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Rajesh Bhattacharjee   {K:3647} 5/28/2008
ei chobita compositionwise, story wise khub bhalo laglo. 1 ta choto bapare ektu khunt khunt korche monta. ei size e oto black part er mohdhde majhe majhe jano lokta hariye jacche. boro size-e dekhle ei problem ta habe na jani.

ar akta afterthought. ei shot tay besh akta calm effect anar chesta korechis. seta aro enhance korte shutter speed ta slow kore jol ta aro smooth korar kotha bhebechilis?

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John Melskens John Melskens   {K:-5433} 5/28/2008
Congratulations: today you are Photographer of the Day & one of your other photo's has been choosen as de Editor's Choise.

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Armen Haroutunyan Armen Haroutunyan   {K:4787} 5/27/2008
veri nice,

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/27/2008
Thanksssss !!! :)

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 5/27/2008
Two images on the homepage in one day my Avi, wow, you are more than happy today :)))
My very best congratulations, cheers and hugsssss,
Srna

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Julie Salles Julie Salles   {K:22654} 5/27/2008
"They" knew you were cranky from your drive back yesterday ;)
Congrats again my friend. Well done!
Julie.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/27/2008
Yes, I feel very happy today. It's my post-memorial day gift from the mods !! :):):)

Thanxxxx and Cheers !
Avi

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Julie Salles Julie Salles   {K:22654} 5/27/2008
Two photos on the homepage in one day?
Aren't you a superstar ;)
Good job my friend. Well deserved recognition!

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Paolo Corradini Paolo Corradini   {K:59552} 5/27/2008
;) ;) yesssss

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/27/2008
Thanks very much Aniket !!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/27/2008
Thanks my friend.. pleasantly surprised to see it did ! :)

cheers,
Avi

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 5/27/2008
ohhh ... i will surely call you Avi ... you are my old friend ... too old :P

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/27/2008
ohhh.. call me Avi.. that's just a screen name :)

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Elle Elle Elle Elle   {K:10958} 5/27/2008
nice shot,
nice about,
best, mahassa

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Noemi Jurado Noemi Jurado   {K:8849} 5/27/2008
First of all, cool name change Avi :)..now on the image. I like it very much. It is very dramatic, especially with the human being sitting there contemplating the natures beauty. I feel like I'm there watching it with him. Outstanding work!

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Paolo Corradini Paolo Corradini   {K:59552} 5/25/2008
superb BW

to deserve an award!

PAOLO

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Aniket Chakrabarty Aniket Chakrabarty   {K:2730} 5/24/2008
Excellent shot. Tobe human figure ta arektu kache thakle kemon hoto?
Ani

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 5/24/2008
Typically you :) hahahahaha, but I do still do not know may I call you A or f ?! :) lol
Warm hug,
Srna

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ANANDA NIYOGI ANANDA NIYOGI   {K:4486} 5/24/2008
Na re better lagche shei jonyo. Ki kore korli sheta. Erokom kono option ache naki.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/24/2008
ohh. aperture exactly mone nei, tobe besh boro-i chhilo.. 2.8 moto.. shutter speed ta bodhoy 1/6 sec chhilo.. otai cheyechhilam, e--ktu slow shutter rakhte.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/24/2008
Khub chhoto ki ? Ami usually portrait format er chhobi ektu chhoto kori, karon scroll kore dekhte amar nijeri bhalo lage na - tai onnoder-o nischoi laage na. plus, ami usually mota border diy..

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/24/2008
Thanks, and same to you !! :):)

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ANANDA NIYOGI ANANDA NIYOGI   {K:4486} 5/23/2008
Bapok hoyeche. Koto aperture e tulechish eta. Aar ekta jinish. Chobita ektu choto lagche size e. Keno bolto.

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 5/23/2008
Big hug ?
Oh, now I see why ! lol
It is weird just like you are but I do love you as you are ;)
May I call you Avi ?
Hug and a wonderful weekend :)
Srna

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B T B T   {K:1794} 5/23/2008
Very nice photo!

Regards,

Bartosz

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soumya  soumya     {K:13087} 5/23/2008
bhalo chhobi hoyechhe eta

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Stan Ciszek Stan Ciszek   {K:56854} 5/23/2008
Splendit capture Avi,
My best...
Stan.

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Antonio Torkio Antonio Torkio   {K:5592} 5/23/2008
excellent shot.. :)

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Debarshi Duttagupta Debarshi Duttagupta   {K:26815} 5/23/2008
Darun hoyeche re.,

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Linda Imagefree Linda Imagefree   {K:72276} 5/22/2008
Whispers and meditations...very nice...good in black and white!! :)

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bill smith bill smith   {K:5416} 5/22/2008
WOW, Just outstanding!!....WOW!!!!
Bill

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Joao Sousa Joao Sousa   {K:1796} 5/22/2008
Great shot.

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Anirjoy     {K:1153} 5/22/2008
oooff, darun shaanto chobi, khub bhalo laaglo.

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Julie Salles Julie Salles   {K:22654} 5/22/2008
Call my office. The 203 number.
I am here now. Cell doesn't work here :(

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
I can't access my yahoo mails from office. better give me a call. I tried to call you, but it went into voice mail.

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Julie Salles Julie Salles   {K:22654} 5/22/2008
Got all those plus some you didn't mention like the bridges :)
I am starting tomorrow. Need to leave my camera for a couple hours at a shop to get the sensor cleaned and then I am off to do some shooting. Want to meet after work for a drink?
I am going to send you an email with more details :)

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
I do not know much, but I can tell you the spots I would cover if I were doing it:

Betehsda (you already have that covered), Met, Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Financial District, Harlem (I haven't covered it yet), and maybe some of the piers into the Hudson, on the extreme west end of the Manhattan, overlooking NJ !

When are you doing this project, though ? Can I join for some time ?? :):)

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Julie Salles Julie Salles   {K:22654} 5/22/2008
hmmmmm...I must pay a visit :)
I am working on a NYC photo project. Any suggestions of place I must include in my itinerary?

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Kent Falls, Kent, CT. Last Fall. :):)

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Julie Salles Julie Salles   {K:22654} 5/22/2008
Beautiful Avi!

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txules                                . txules  .   {K:62768} 5/22/2008
so-so.....:)
jd

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Thanks very much, Gary !!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Gracias mi amigo.

Un cálido abrazo,
Avi

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Thanks Srna !!
big hug,
Avi

P.S. - any comments on my new nickname ?? :):)

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Thanks my friend !!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Thanks. Softness ta cheyechhilam.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Thanks my friend !!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
My pleasure Harry.. thanks !!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Thanks Riny, but I don't have the color version. I shot it in B&W in camera itself !

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Just felt like I haven't done anything weird in a while... so I changed the nickname.. you don't like it ? :)

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 5/22/2008
Thanks !!! :):):):)

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txules                                . txules  .   {K:62768} 5/22/2008
Hi fotogr@vi, this is really brilliant, probably a good friend of mine, Avi, likes too; besides jokes, why did you change your name-nickname?
fantastic piece....txules

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Billy Bloggs Billy Bloggs   {K:51043} 5/22/2008
This is really nice, Avi. The flow of water likened to the flow of thoughts, silenced by meditation.
Regards, Gary

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Gustavo Scheverin Gustavo Scheverin   {K:164501} 5/22/2008
Muy buena, excelente en B&W, me encantó lo de fotogr@vi, :-)

Un abrazo!

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 5/22/2008
Very nice composition and silhouetting of the human figure, Avi! Well done in b/w!
Dave.

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1301307 60 1301307 60   {K:44058} 5/22/2008
contemplating with nature.. fantastic capture fotogr@vi..:) beautiful placement of the subject and it has a feeling of viewing it from the water, great angle to capture this..
great shot!
by the way is style is similar to a friend of mine, he's from NYC and his name is Avi..;) ;)

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 5/22/2008
Absolutely gorgeous Avi !!!
Into my Fav.
Thanks for sharing !
Hugs,
Srna

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Fabio Keiner   {K:81109} 5/22/2008
excellent work in best mood and manners

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 5/22/2008
Quiet and peaceful,I think I would hear the sounds from the water!Very well done!!
Best regards,Nicole

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Syamantak Das Syamantak Das   {K:3997} 5/22/2008
ashadharon chhobi....jekono photography tutorial-e dekhano jete pare..leading lines..sense of depth...1/3rd..shob achhe...tar shonge white jhorna-e loktar silhouette...jome doi hoye gechhe
khali ektu unsharp mone holo...na na..nitpicking korbona

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Francisco N-G   {K:28728} 5/22/2008
How peaceful and meditative this image can be! Very humbling experience to be taken into this dream, to be, for one moment the spectator, and another taken into an ascetic frame of mind.

Superb composition and use of shadows.

Excellent dear Avi!

F.

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Melek Kul Melek Kul   {K:3599} 5/22/2008
nice shoot with soft B&W...
all best
melek

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H L H L   {K:11377} 5/22/2008
I love this one, Avi, looking it for a while makes me see It’s totally feeling serene peace full mindful! Thank you for sharing!!!
Cheers,
Harry

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Riny Koopman Riny Koopman   {K:102911} 5/22/2008
VERY nice! I would love to see the color version too. Beautiful shutter speed to enchance the water. I really like this one...your border works well too Dada,riny

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