Kodiak Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 • 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! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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/ kevinmcsherry, Aeros4 and Charlychuck 3 Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 • Well? 108 views and no comment! Does no one else get out is this weather? Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 • …609 views and still no comments! Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusticpixi Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Beautiful shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanBrae Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 LOVE the third and last pictures! I didn't spot the Kingfisher, though. :ph34r: Nice photos. I have yet to try AP for editing photos. I need to get busy and do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 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! ;) Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlychuck Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Number three for me Damien, Great set of pics. (clapping applause) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 • Thanks Charlychuck… I too like the dreamy rendition of that scene. ;) Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrPx Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 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... Quote AD, AP and APub. V1.10.6 and V2.4 Windows 10 and Windows 11. Ryzen 9 3900X, 32 GB RAM, RTX 3060 12GB, Wacom Intuos XL, Wacom L. Eizo ColorEdge CS 2420 monitor. Windows 10 Pro. (Laptop) HP Omen 16-b1010ns 12700H, 32GB DDR5, nVidia RTX 3060 6GB + Huion Kamvas 22 pen display, Windows 11 Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 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! ;) Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 I didn't spot the Kingfisher, though. :ph34r: …there it is… Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffBrown Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I can see the Kingfisher - now that you pointed it out :) Some beautiful pictures, cleansing of the soul. Like the mist rising off the water. Regards, Biff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 I can see the Kingfisher - now that you pointed it out …let's keep it a secret! ;) Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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