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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:179567} 10/7/2006
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soooooooolll rocky my friend..
first i love the cats.. second is a great work and a perfect gift for your yabo!!!
also it seems have some year.. true!?!?
great eyes-expression.. so clever like all the cats.. but sweety!!!
have a nice week end ..
cheers
roby
:)
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Jimmy Piper
{K:5742} 10/7/2006
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great clarity, DOF and colours, great result..
also, what is 'dodging/burning'?
cheers...
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Jackie Curtis
{K:1864} 10/7/2006
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Lovely detail here. Of the two (black & white) I prefer this one with the warmth of the colours.
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/7/2006
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Hello Roby!
I love my cats too. Yabo is a real character. He's a Mancoon and has some wonderful swirl patterns on his coat. He's also a bit of a fat-boy (loves his treats). Thanks for the kind comments, Roby! Have a wonderful weekend. ~ Warmest regards, Rocky
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/7/2006
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Oh thank you, James!
I use Photoshop to post-process my images. Dodging and burning are old darkroom techniques where you control the amount of light from the enlarger to the photo-paper. In Photoshop this is much easier since you have Dodge & Burn Tools to adjust exactly where you want an image to be darker (burn) or lighter (dodge). It gives you very precise yet delicate control over the light in an image. For example, you can see a dark vignette in this image; this was simply using a large brush at 10% and lightly "burning" the edges. Some very soft doging was done on the lighter parts such as his eyes and the right side of his face to create a greater contrast of light.
Thanks for the kind comments, James!
~ Warm regards, Rocky
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/7/2006
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Hello Jackie.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I think I prefer this one as well. The colour, for me, adds to the depth of the image. I appreciate you looking at my work. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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Linda Bique
{K:74033} 10/7/2006
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Featured Critique
Rocky your work is so awesome, this is incredible...ohhhhh I love it!! The depth is wonderful, I love the warm tones especially the background colors, once again the details, the sharpness, and the clarity are excellent!!!!! Truly wonderful animal portrait. And more Rocky tips too...wooohooo!! Very nice work, Yabo gets a hug from me too...big big hugs to you mister...:)Lin
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:143156} 10/10/2006
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Such a lovely portrait of your dear Yabo! I prefer the color, but both versions are great, Rocky!:)
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/10/2006
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Hey looky-here! A Featured Critique!
I'm not surprise your comments get recognized, Lin. You really take your time to look at an image and then articulate your detailed impressions so well. I think we all live for these kinds of critiques and yours are particularly gratifying coming from such a masterful photographer. Congratulations on getting noticed and thank you for such wonderful feedback about my image. Front-Page-Headline-Bold-Type HUGS for you! ~R
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/10/2006
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Hi Shirley,
My photo class liked this version best as well.
Even though (for me) logic would suggest that an intimate, lo-key portrait would look better in B&W, I think the golden tones in this give it a certain depth that gets "flattened" in the B&W. Just goes to show you that logic isn't the best guidance when it comes to art. Thank you very much, Shirley, for your kind words. ~ Warmest regards, Rocky
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:143156} 10/11/2006
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You are very welcome, Rocky!:)
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Linda Bique
{K:74033} 10/12/2006
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Rocky I just now got this comment, I am not getting notifications of comments so I'm sorry I missed this one. I'm glad you like my comments. I didn't even know my comment had been noticed hahaha...I'm glad you appreciate my words, and I appreciate yours. I do try to look at images and make meaningful comments. Sometimes it's hard for us all depending on time contraints, but this image was very easy to comment on. I just stated the facts, nothing more...your work is truly awesome!! Thanks for saying that about my photography, I wish it were true...but so nice of you to say it...:) Big grins...and giant hugs to you...:)
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/12/2006
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I look forward to your comments because I know that you will spend time really looking at the image and give feedback that is truly meaningful.
Your work IS wonderful, Lin! I'm not just giving you lip-service. The more I look at your portfolio, the more I am truly impressed.
Big Photojournalistic HUGS to you missy. ~R
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39373} 10/13/2006
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Rocky-- somehow this one slipped by me until I saw Linda's comments on the front page. I certainly cannot top her comments but I can say that I, as a novice Photoshop user, appreciate your summary of the various treatments you made to the photo. Am a cat (and dog) lover too, and love big cats. My previous cat (Ninja-rest in peace) was over 32 pounds. Yabo, big boy that he is, is a handsome guy and I enjoy viewing your portrait of him.
--Best to you, Jan
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Joao Brosque
{K:4188} 10/13/2006
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Beautiful photo 
Regards,
Joao
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:179567} 10/13/2006
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congrats on FC dear linda.. have a nice week end
roby
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:179567} 10/13/2006
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..really cool.. really.. I had say. .
congrats and nice week end Rocky!!!
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/13/2006
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Wow! I can't image a 32 lb house cat, Jan, but I'd love to have one. LOL! Mancoons are naturally large cats but Yabo's weight is mostly due to his girth than his height. :) He loves his treats and I just can't help indulging him. Thanks very much for sharing your story about Ninja and the nice comments. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/13/2006
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Thank you very much Joao! ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2003} 10/13/2006
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Hello Roby!
Thank you very much. Have a wonderful weekend as well my friend. ~ Warmest regards, Rocky
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Stan Ciszek
{K:34609} 10/14/2006
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Rocky...
It's Magnificent cat portrait, just superb shot.
Congratulations
With Best Regards
Stan
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Linda Bique
{K:74033} 10/14/2006
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Thank you dear Roby, you're always so kind to everyone, and a nice weekend to you!! Kisses...Lin
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