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I spent three hours, in the early afternoon, shooting corporate 

portraits of a new management team put in place after a very 

hostile takeover by some american interests.

 

Sure, I was doing the right thing (it did cost them dearly!) but 

I didn't feel so happy with this bunch of proud, superficial, in-

fatuated, cold, and arrogant executives and managers.

 

The job was well done and very well paid… but I had to put 

my "soul" at ease and, to wash away the bitter feelings, I know 

nothing that beats a visit to the close by marsh. Specially today, 

as it was the first snow! 

 

Mother Nature treated me well —maybe She felt how I needed 

Her to cheer me up— and surprised me… as usual! 

 

This was a delicious moment and I would like to share with you 

Her beauty and kindness…

 

In one of the takes, a Kingfisher is perched… can you spot it?

 

Have a look, have a good time… C&C welcomed!

 

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What, a shy snow you say?

This is south Austria… not Canada!  :P  :D  :P  :D  :P

 

Sure, I did shoot some birds but that's the following thread…

be patient… here is the link:

 

Tip: the Kingfisher is in picture 8

 

Part 2, with Egret ballet, is here:

https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/27703-no-ap-2-•-birds-in-first-snow-—picture-heavy/

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If personal taste is involved,           Light is free,                       Mother Nature provides the light
discussion is pointless.                   capturing it is NOT.               but talent renders the image.
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Well?

 

108 views and no comment!

 

Does no one else get out is this weather?

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If personal taste is involved,           Light is free,                       Mother Nature provides the light
discussion is pointless.                   capturing it is NOT.               but talent renders the image.
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…609 views and still no comments!

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discussion is pointless.                   capturing it is NOT.               but talent renders the image.
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Beautiful shots

 

Glad you like them, compatriot!

 

LOVE the third and last pictures! I didn't spot the Kingfisher, though.

 

 

Thanks TanBrae!

 

That proves that even bright colours may be a camouflage

(think of the Tiger) !

 

Have you enlarged your browser window?

… and clicked the picture to see it bigger?

 

Once spotted, you will always see it! ;)

 

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If personal taste is involved,           Light is free,                       Mother Nature provides the light
discussion is pointless.                   capturing it is NOT.               but talent renders the image.
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Thanks Charlychuck

 

I too like the dreamy rendition of that scene. ;)

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                                                                                                                        (Charlychuck)
 
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I actually hadn't seen it till now... (if I don't comment in every pic is only lack of time.. ;))

 

Sure, I was doing the right thing (it did cost them dearly!) but 

I didn't feel so happy with this bunch of proud, superficial, in-

fatuated, cold, and arrogant executives and managers.

 

 

I've suffered those... and the the hypocrisy... let alone when literally forced (well, I made my own set of advanced tactics (only some vets can do this... heh) to avoid those) to make those deeply stupid team work empowering exercises  (like playing with a ball or a potato and stuff... next day they'll betray each other like in any regular day...) that some management person read in a not so good bestseller as the "last thing" to increase productivity... You know the stuff, scrums, forcing someone to dress with a giant rabbit disguise, super silly slogans, etc... As if stuff was not evident already to need a graphical depiction.... 

 

BUT.... if it did bring food to the table, it is welcome ! 'A man's gotta eat'. Indeed, mother nature treats you extremely well, judging the photos she allows you to make...

 

 

The job was well done and very well paid… but I had to put 

my "soul" at ease and, to wash away the bitter feelings, I know 

nothing that beats a visit to the close by marsh. Specially today, 

as it was the first snow! 

 

 

 

My own soul got a rhinoceros' thickness skin... Nothing of that can affect... And it doesn't make one worse... ;)  having things clear in your mind... The day I see myself back into a company as employee and accepting to play with the freaking potato between noses, and dance hula-hop  while shouting something about how great my company is, even in a convinced tone, that day I'll begin to seriously worry... Until then... you know, is just work...

 

Your pictures remind a lot certain paintings of the romantic period. Those lakes...

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My own soul got a rhinoceros' thickness skin... Nothing of that can affect... 

 

I am not so far yet… but I got a bear hide already!

 

Thanks for taking the time! ;)

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If personal taste is involved,           Light is free,                       Mother Nature provides the light
discussion is pointless.                   capturing it is NOT.               but talent renders the image.
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I didn't spot the Kingfisher, though.  :ph34r:

 

 

…there it is…

 

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If personal taste is involved,           Light is free,                       Mother Nature provides the light
discussion is pointless.                   capturing it is NOT.               but talent renders the image.
                                                                                                                        (Charlychuck)
 
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I can see the Kingfisher - now that you pointed it out 

 

 

…let's keep it a secret! ;)

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If personal taste is involved,           Light is free,                       Mother Nature provides the light
discussion is pointless.                   capturing it is NOT.               but talent renders the image.
                                                                                                                        (Charlychuck)
 
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