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"Shutterbird"
Image Title:  "Shutterbird"
 
 By: Jim McNitt  
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Photographer Jim McNitt {K:11246}
Project N/A Camera Model Nikon CP 5700
Categories Wildlife
Film Format
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Uploaded 8/19/2003 Film / Memory Type Lexar FC
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 924 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/0
Critiques 41 Rating
5.67
/ 26 Ratings
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About I saw this pond near Stockbridge, Mass. shrouded in fog yesterday morning and knew exactly what I had to do and how I had to do it. My apologies to all the bull frogs that took cover when I started throwing the rocks in the name of photoart. There's a personal mythology evolving around this bird (species: Ansel Crested Puffer) that would do a medieval monk proud, but I'll spare you the details and say only that comments are welcome and deeply appreciated. P.S.: Thanks to Patricia Eifel for the title.
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There are 41 Comments in 1 Pages
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Zé Ovo   {K:7579} 8/19/2003
Muito louco!,Parabens!


In Transit   {K:29394} 8/19/2003
Mr. McNit!

He knew exactly what he had to do and how he had to do it!

What can we mortels... say... but firstly a superb capture, and the very creative Post Scriptum work...

He Does it... all the time... and there must be time on his side!


Shalom Bar Tal   {K:139} 8/19/2003
very creative and well done.regards,Shalom.


T Glow   {K:14955} 8/19/2003
Original.... wonderful fine art!!! Love it! Regards,t.


Ronny Van Eeckhoutte   {K:12734} 8/19/2003
Planning and preparation combined with vision. That's all I can say.


Zacarias Mata   {K:359} 8/19/2003
A very inteligent and creative image... I like it!


Igor L.   {K:7432} 8/19/2003
Creative, as usual!!! Nice work, Jim!


Miluxa Patricio   {K:6060} 8/19/2003
I loved your photo, but I prefer original things: birds in one side, machine in the other.
But, in the photoart style it`s very good.


T L   {K:18928} 8/19/2003
I like this photoart... something to think about.. and great tones..


Tomo Radovanovic   {K:12788} 8/19/2003
very creative!!


Hayri CALISKAN   {K:16203} 8/19/2003
Fantastic image. Very nice composed.
Regrads, Hayri.


Fabio Cerati   {K:3138} 8/19/2003
Great work!!!
Very funny shot.


Anna    {K:2994} 8/19/2003
Jim: I see we are getting more competition... a new photographer?s species has born! ;-))


Naty Z   {K:16486} 8/19/2003
crazy!! :)))


Chris Spracklen   {K:32552} 8/19/2003
Simply brilliant, Jim!
I'd love to see inside your head sometime, it must be crammed full of ideas.
Kind regards, Chris.
P.S. Perhaps we should redefine Hemera photo-objects as 'stork photography'!!


Alex Uchôa   {K:18547} 8/19/2003
Funny, creative, and with a superior quality. Congrats.


Patricia Eifel   {K:5097} 8/19/2003
This is very well executed; the reflection is perfect--very believable---and the integration of elements is wonderful. I really like where this is going, Jim. I think it would be satisfying to have some hint of a target for this shutterbird---perhaps one of those bull frogs--or a misty vision from the deeps?
Are the camera and bird both from stock photos?--they fit in the surroundings well (particularly if one attempts to adopt your mindset).
Nothing scientific about Watson...though he is sometimes a mystery ...but definitely not inspired by golf--my mother's first thought on hearing his name...


MaryBell    {K:32791} 8/19/2003
I like this a lot - you really have something going with this bird - as I considered where you would go next I had a thought that perhaps a some shots from the bird's perspective would be neat...

BTW very glad you saw the fog - the scene is wonderful - I am glad you kept the background real - it contrasts well with the surreal creature and I think it is useful in this series to include an occasional dose of reality...

Mary


Ulf Fĺgelhammar   {K:10975} 8/19/2003
Evolution. Let there be no rules in photography. We can create miracles. Like you did here Jim!


Jani Salvataggio   {K:26853} 8/19/2003
:))) good!


Craig Garland   {K:27077} 8/19/2003
Jim; exceptionally creative-- and I also like the mood created by the setting. Nice work. You're having fun with this camera heading bird. Right;>)?


Olivera Petronijevic   {K:278} 8/19/2003
Thank You for Your comments. J like your's pictures,also. but, J am very sorry because of my bad English. J can't say everythink J thinking because of THAT.
J shall do picture for You, next time.

O.


Dave M   {K:9043} 8/19/2003
Oh. My. Jim, you have outdone yourself. Arguably the best composite I have yet seen you do. Utterly simple. Utterly complex. Love it!


Elizabeth Miller   {K:2761} 8/19/2003
My favorite thing Jim, Photoart!! You do it well. Everything is perfect. Adding to my favorites. Thanks for commenting on my photo's. I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy...lol

Elizabeth


Todd Broadbent   {K:2204} 8/19/2003
Wildly imaginative. On the critical side, the reflection doesn't match the wave rings, but that's just stupid technical stuff. I love it because it's crazy art where stupid technical stuff doesn't really count for anything. Thanks for sharing your skills both behind the camera and the keyboard. Definitely an inspiration to those of us who can criticize better than perform (me). Best regards --Todd


Carol Watson   {K:5185} 8/19/2003
I can't take much more of this... too much fun... not good for you... my catholic upbringing told me so...moderation is the key... shudder to think what you'll come up with next... get some sleep.... eat your peas... this could be the cover of a pink floyd album....


peta jones   {K:12615} 8/19/2003
A perfectly marvelous creation Jim. The foggy pond alone is a wonderful shot, and the addition ... just too funny! :)


Amancio Couto   {K:15720} 8/19/2003
Great work!


Mari Mar   {K:11417} 8/19/2003
Un pajarito loco. Genial!! Well done, Jim!


Richard Blount   {K:9145} 8/20/2003
Superb Jim, very high standard and a great image, lets see lots more of these, they are a great way to start the day - Richard.


Mário Sousa   {K:16985} 8/20/2003
fantastic photo


Anna Pagnacco   {K:7448} 8/20/2003
These last two creations are simply unique, Jim.My congratulations on your creativity and tecnique...Anna


Jim McNitt   {K:11246} 8/20/2003
Thanks for all the many encouraging and thoughful comments. Here's a revised file incorporating worthwhile suggestions from Patricia, Todd, et al. Best -Jim



^j^ .   {K:8554} 8/20/2003
All's been said already, so... Coolissimo is all I can add i suppose !
???


Gaetan Chevalier   {K:4188} 8/20/2003
Jim you are very creatif in your photos. This one is superb! Great photoart.


B:)liana    {K:30945} 8/25/2003
Wow. Jim. jim. wonderful. great execution. You are so imaginative. bravooooooo! Kiss


Gregory Fiedler   {K:15439} 8/27/2003
Way cool Jim....Very creative! Great stuff!


Maja Gligoric   {K:13441} 9/4/2003
Very interesting photo and also I can say you are creative person.
I would like that you didn't cut bottom of picture,but ok.Or didn't cut it?
Anyway,I would like that there is full effect of reflection. :)

Regards!


luisa vassallo   {K:28240} 9/5/2003
originalissima!


Laurie J. Herndon   {K:4875} 10/7/2003
I love your creativity with your subject matter. Good Work


sandy c. hopkins   {K:17107} 10/30/2003
holy moly!
how amazing!!!
(and you're nice too?)
you know what that is?>

the signs of a TRUE artist..
you do not need pretension...
you have your talent to back you up...
what a wonderful image...and so damn original i can;t even believe it..

kudos..

:)
sandy


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