No longer the ugly duckling.. by kimariehere
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Another attempt at photography.
Kodak easyshare 330 dx ~( dosnt always work it was dropped lol) a few filters and postwork and then made the frame myself in paintshop 7 with the paint tools and smudge!
I had a hard time getting this one up as my computer refused to take anymore uploads... took me 3 days of playing with my computer to do it..
I am getting a new commputer rebuilt, but it won't be ready until mid-may.
Hopefully by then, I will have a new camera as well . I love Olympus but I am told Nikon and Canon are good as well, imput on the make would be helpful and appreciated..!
I took this swan was taken a week ago . I saw him (or her) far off and waited pateintly for him to come closer , he seemed a bit skiddish as many kids were playing nearby. Finally, I went to the car and got some chips and this one sailed over to me gracefully think he was hungry!.. so, I kneeled down and caught him up close with wings up , with this curious glance as to what sort of food I held in my hand. I know there has been many swan pictures on here and this is not too origanal , but it is special to me cause I had never been so close to a swan in my life. and then theres a story behind it personally.
When I see a swan I think of the story of the "Ugly duckling", my Mother used to read me the story by Anderson, I always loved it. When I was a little girl I was chubby and made fun of and didn't have many friends. SO I would sit alone at school lunches and draw and daydream and that always would make me happier.. In the summer of 8th grade I had a sudden growth spurt to five foot seven from five feet and the weight suddenly came off and my hair grew and no one knew who I was when I came back to school . I had exercised rollerskating and it payed off. I didn't understand why all of a sudden people liked me. I am glad for the experiance because i judge by what is in the inside from being rejected for years.. just thought of this when I took the picture you see here and thought I would share it with you!
LOL I am older now and do not consider myself by any means a swan , but its more of a relation of an experiance what I went through at an early age...
Thank you for your time and comments, I have been blown away by all your love and suppoert on here.. (forgive me again for being behind again on comments as my compt crashes every 10-15 minutes then takes another 10-15 to get back up again.)
Have a great day or night ~whatever it is there!
♥ ~Kimmers!
Comments (62)
DennisReed
A lovely photo and the lighting on the Swan is extra special! Bravo, and good luck with your new computer!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Extraordinary image... love it !
Tedz
The Title reminds Me of...Me...and a fine Image :]
cynlee
you've made this uniquely you!!! a wonderful image!!! :]
bentchick
I too can totally relate. Same similar experience. Nowadays I feel more like a Sharphe (spelling?)!LOL:P I really love my Fuji, they make excellent lenses, but I have to agree with Soulofharmony, the equipment is only as good as the operator! Careful with that one LOL!!!:P
Enmos
Wow gorgeous colors and lighting !!! Superb capture of this majestic swan, certainly no ugly duckling anymore... if he ever was one... :o) Im still laughing from what Margana said, sorry Margana but youve got to admit it is quite hilarious ;D hehe
1pearl
Fantastic...Vote !!!
Angelwave
V looks like she was showing off just for you and your patience
qmont
Kimmmers, this is such a wonderful shot my friend, if you ask me it is book quality, the colors and the lighting are spectactular, and the composition is right on, you have a wonderful talent with the camera, and I thourghly enjoy looking upon your work............V.....John
sossy
a fantastic lighted satin dancer! beautiful capture of this elegant swan! ;o)
MeredithWilson
Dear Kimarie, Really pretty and they truly are such gorgeous birds. There is a lake at one of the research centers down the road that has a pair. I've often stopped while biking to watch them glide effortlessly around. Hope you get you new computer soon. That has got to really be frustating!! As to the cameras - I'm probably not an objective person to ask - I bleed Nikon - I've always like their lens particularly. So, I don't have much experience with anything else. The key thing is to get one that YOU are comfortable with. The equipment matters a lot less than the photographer!!! Excellent work!! Love, Meredith
_Breeze
Beautifull swan and story :-)) Hugs Diana
maud
Great capture Kim! Have a great weekend v :)
odie
A beautiful image. The lighting is perfect! Thank you for this and by the way...sure doesn't SEEM like your camera is not working...LOL :0)
logiloglu
its a wonderful image of this swan, the light is pure magic.hope your computer work well, very soon. an excellent photography,my friend. vote #:O)
soffy
What a wonderful and very beautiful image of this fantastic swan...excellent executedV
Gor111
Fantastic and colorful photo with this real beautiful and proud looking swan! The contrast to the water is fabulous! The POV is glorious! I really love him! Bravo!!! V I love your art but hate your computer!!! LOL
kenmo
Nice capture Kim...!!!
purple_angel
beautiful shot of a gracefull bird!
Michelle A.
The bright glow of the light has created a magical sensation in this image.... a lovely capture.
DIANE603
Awesome shot!!
Blush
Excellent shot Nope no ugly duckling here Vote n hugs Susan~
MaydaMason
so elegant and with kimariehere palette!
monoceroo
Jeez, I didn't receive notification of this being posted ... I'm glad that I chose to make a visit to your gallery or I'd have missed this fine example of nature photography. Excellent artwork, Kimmers -- BTW, I hope the computer issues are, soon, a thing of the past.
escafeld
So that's what soulofharmony (Nikki) thinks of us all. Monkey behinds :) LOL. I love it it's wonderful!!!
avalonfaayre
Ha! (laughing at the comment above) I love this, Kimmers! He is so beautiful. I was a big HC Anderson fan throughout all of my childhood, and I can relate to the story, too. Believe me hon...you ARE a SWAN!!! Love it.
tony_br22
Ah yes, Hans Christian Andersen from Denmark .. he has 200 years annoversary this year. Lovely stories he wrote, I also grew up with them. Wow, thanks for sharing the story of your childhood... You are wonderful. Excellent stuff!
dcarvell
Beautiful shot!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Stunning!! I love the way you have captured the light on the swan. Superb work vote Cathy oxxoox
Onslow
They are always so graceful and beautiful - well captured