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saleh tafazoli
{K:591} 1/4/2009
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very impressive!
saleh
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Mervo
{K:8643} 5/7/2008
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Beautiful, like something from a dream. Boy, film has got a lot to answer for hey! Great work David!
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Anindya Maity
{K:7880} 11/17/2007
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Marvelous depiction of mood.I love the light.Congrats.
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mary karimi
{K:10818} 4/20/2006
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The grain, contrast and pose set a calm, sensual atmosphere.
I love this color tone.
very poetical compsoition.
Mary
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AHMAD BORHAM
{K:1362} 4/20/2006
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a misty mood and wonderful light...a beautiful classic pohotgraph...great choice not to be in color!!
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B:)liana
{K:30945} 4/30/2004
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Lovely scene and tone!
Kiss, Biliana
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zosia zija
{K:11106} 4/24/2004
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fine
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Dubravko Grakalic
{K:25235} 4/24/2004
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perfect atmosphere
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Claudia
{K:282} 4/24/2004
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Just like in a dream, perfect. Love the gloomy and eerie atmosphere
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nagaraj ramanand
{K:21} 4/24/2004
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Perfect composition, very job, well gone.....
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Mari Mar
{K:11469} 4/23/2004
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Congratulations, this is one of the best in Usefilm !
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Aira Manna
{K:11187} 4/23/2004
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poetry in pictures.
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Amna Al Shamsi
{K:21795} 4/23/2004
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Excellent capture with wonderful mood, congrats for EC.
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WALT MESK
{K:10691} 4/23/2004
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compliments...
it's beautiful...
walt.
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Elena Zabelina
{K:23212} 4/23/2004
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Amazing photo, David. Real poetry image.
Fantastic mood. Congratulation with Editor's Choice.
Regards,
Lena
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PAUL CZAJA
{K:2563} 4/23/2004
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Holey Smoley! Great photograph! You give us an evocative story. The backlighting works very well in this -- making the swan appear even more mystical.The posture of your brother makes in pensive, wondering -- eventhough we view him from the back.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/23/2004
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so david..
1? my congrats for the main.. in a just Editor's choice,
2? the photo are incredible a stunning atmosphere
cheers
roby
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john sands
{K:100} 2/18/2004
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David, I have just read Joan's poem, so beautiful, just like this photo! Very evocative, just superb work....I also love swans, & have taken many photos of them, but that great one eludes me! But I shall keep trying as long as I am able......
Regards, John.
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david malcolmson
{K:4145} 2/15/2004
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Joan, this is a very beautiful poem and I am so glad to see it at last. I have had a great curiosity about his ever since you mentioned it, but began to wonder whether I would ever see it. I don't know why you have had problems getting through to me at my e.mail address - perhaps it is a local hiccup. And on my side I have been unable to contact you because you do not publish your address here. I have another address which you might wish to note: dacapouk@yahoo.co.uk -should you wish to contact me again. I have now read through this twice and it is a work to savour slowly because its imagery is so complex and many-layered. Its rewards are many. Swans have been potent symbols in literature and art through the ages and it is easy to see why - their uncommon beauty and grace. I have encountered swans often in life and art and I am delighted that your work is now a living part of my experience. I am very honoured that my image inspired you to write such a fine poem. Thank you, and best wishes. David
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Joan Austin
{K:223} 2/15/2004
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David...for starters, your email does not work. It has bounced back to me several times. I am not an photographer but a writer. This particular piece so captivated me that I wrote about it and wanted to get it to you. I sent my work to the editor of the site but I do not know if he was successful in reaching you... So, because I am woman of determination, I am going to try and cut and paste the work here:
A SWAN AND A MAN
The day we met autumn was kissing
Gently goodbye to the fall.
Today my usual walk from the pond
Was nothing unusual at all.
Yet you, on your lonely path
Were heading aimlessly downstream,
Disturbing fermenting, layered leaves
A wooded glen, your place to dream.
I, on the other hand,
Had wandered far from shore to land
Never expecting to find you here,
A kind and soulful man.
But here we are
So far from our realms
Today we meet face to face.
A chance meeting of a lifetime
In a wooded, secluded place.
We are different
Ah ?tis true
Time-drawn together
Yes me and you.
Beckoned from uncommon worlds
Drawn from distant shores
Granted only moments in time
Before time itself, closes its solid door.
Man, if you show me your land
I will show you my sea
We will dive to the depths
Of my pond you and me.
Hold your breath like I do
I have done so all my life
It is important to my survival,
No one knows a real swan?s life.
Man, show me the tree tops
Explain the tree?s thick roots.
Tell me, why am I web-footed
Why do you wear high those topped boots?
Swan, where are your arms
What do you do with white feathered wings?
How do you spend your days at the pond?
Does a swan dream man?s dreams?
Man you do you sleep in a house
With a fire in the hearth?
I sleep huddled with many
As a ship moored at berth.
A swan and a man
Who would have thought such a pair?
You and I sitting high on rocks for hours
Laughter slicing through thick morning air.
****
Man, today my friends are leaving
I must travel with them too.
I would love to stay with you forever
Yet we are different, yes me and you.
I must live my life upon the water
You must live your life upon the land.
We have had our days of fun and laughter
We must part now, do you understand?
Man, my eyes are dry and always open
Yet today your eyes are clouded and far from dry.
For the first time a swan?s heart is breaking
For the first time I saw a grown man cry?
Joan Austin
December 2003
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sandy c. hopkins
{K:17107} 1/28/2004
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a dream
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Joan Austin
{K:223} 12/28/2003
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I was so taken by this photograph that I wrote a poem for it. I tried shipping it to you via the email address listed but it was returned as undeliverable. If you could update your email address that would be wonderful and I will send you the piece. I know you will enjoy it. Thank you for capturing such a beautiful moment, even so long ago.
With kindest regards
Joan Austin, USA
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Mari Mar
{K:11469} 12/20/2003
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Maravillosa, David, very touching, tender, lovely!!
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MaryBell
{K:32791} 12/20/2003
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If it weren't for the dark bulk of the tree this image would feel far too central however, the tree pulls on the dreaminess of the image and leads us "Into the Woods." The fairy tale sometimes turns dark and this image shows us both sides imo.
Mary
ps the creaminess of this image is fascinating...
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michelle k.
{K:16270} 11/29/2003
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tell your brother to turn the other way and run like the wind.... those suckers BITE!
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Donna Johnson
{K:9906} 11/24/2003
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Hi David, I just read your post in the forum on critiquing. I really agree with what you said, and am glad I clicked on your link. I look forward to going through your portfolio when time permits. In the meantime, this one particularly caught my eye. I sometimes find it hard to express in words why I like something (and that may be why we sometimes leave a comment like "wow"). I think this image is breathtaking! It has such a dimensional look with the dark tones at the front and the fading lighter tones toward the back. And the subject matter is just so fanciful and perfect.
Nice to meet you! Donna J
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Igor Herzyk
{K:1937} 10/31/2003
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Atmosphere here is just fantastic. So strong but so sensitive. I would only prefere more top, less bottom (about 1 cm). It's fabulous. Tritones works well! Bye, Igor
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Bill Gibson
{K:2701} 10/29/2003
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very original
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deniz kaan copur
{K:12726} 10/28/2003
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very nice david. --: ) jeanne's comment is great. i completely agree with her.
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lowell whipple girbes
{K:13151} 10/27/2003
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excellent
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j w
{K:12641} 10/26/2003
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Yes, evocative's the only word for this -- brings a flood of memories of youth and stories and even things that haven't happened yet!
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Donna Devine
{K:2885} 10/26/2003
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Evocative image. Wonderful capture. Well done.
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karen barnett
{K:4237} 10/26/2003
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Beautiful, well positioned, and very akin to the fairy tale world as suggested by TL .... but with such strong light, where are the shadows? No matter, I love the look of this one. It could be a painting, and probably should be.
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charlie f. kohn
{K:25919} 10/26/2003
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very romantic, david. good work.
regards
charlie.f.kohn@sixpence-pictures.com // madrid
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Paco Ferrer
{K:8586} 10/26/2003
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Wonderful image full of magic!!!
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simon wootton
{K:2542} 10/26/2003
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Timeless and beautiful.
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DELETE ACCOUNT
{K:5655} 10/26/2003
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Nice composition. The texture adds nicely to the image. Good work. What is the swan thinking?
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Tiro Leander
{K:19060} 10/26/2003
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Looks like a picture from a fairy tale... strong mood... excellent.
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Alan Orr
{K:9671} 10/26/2003
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Gorgeous tones interesting composition, very nice.
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