The Things I See
The Politician
Posted by Craig (Vacaville, California, United States) on 29 January 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
California Turkey Vulture
e. from New York, NY, United States
Wow, dark and moody. Playful title though. :-P
29 Jan 2008 6:01am
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
What a glorious painterly effect, Craiger. This is beautiful.
29 Jan 2008 7:22am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I love this shot! It's beautiful. Wonderful effects. LOVE the title!!!!!
29 Jan 2008 10:45am
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Amazing work, don't know what you did with the background, but it looks great!
29 Jan 2008 12:10pm
@Ina: The other day on my morning walk, I tucked my camera underneath my arm to avoid the mist. I didn't realize it until I got home but I was continually hitting the shutter button on the camera while it was in that position. I captured about 80 blurred shots of the ground on that walk. The background in this image is one of those shots. The lesson I learned: never delete a shot! Thanks for all your comments Ina!
Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com from Glenmoore, United States
great title. and a great lesson for never throwing away anything!! :)
29 Jan 2008 12:20pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Today is the Florida Primary; I was planning on voting for this guy...
;o)
29 Jan 2008 12:29pm
@Viewfinder: Think twice man! :0)
Wolfgang Prigge from Canada
This seems to be a very shadowy politician.... Excellent pp work!
29 Jan 2008 1:10pm
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
You just made my day! :) Anyone in particular in mind?
29 Jan 2008 2:22pm
@MontereyJohn: It seems as though it is every last one of them.
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
I love it! In NJ we are going through tough times and it's all because all of the politicians are indeed vultures and our pockets is where they like to scavenge.
29 Jan 2008 2:45pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Great shot and very creative use of a "wasted" shot. I have to learn some of these tricks.....
29 Jan 2008 3:51pm
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Is he waiting to swoop down and take my wallet? hee hee
Nice one Craig...reminds me of something that would be in a Hitchcock film
29 Jan 2008 3:57pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Really love the layering on this Craig!! Excellent!! You really got some great texture images from your little faux pas. And I laughed myself silly at your comment about it being "bitterly cold" at 57F!!! I'd be in my bathing suit with a drink on the deck at the temp!!! (it's -36C as I type this... I want my Mommy!!!! LOL)
29 Jan 2008 4:23pm
Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States
He looks very distinguished there, awaiting his next victim. A repubican I am guessing.
29 Jan 2008 5:23pm
danthro from Suburbia, United States
Awesome shot! nice composition and great effect. but how exactly is this supposed to clarify where the 3rd parties were in yesterday's photo? or is it saying that they're not politicians?
29 Jan 2008 5:41pm
@danthro: Thanks for your comments danthro!
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
I like Wolfgang's comment. Is this guy running for President?
29 Jan 2008 5:46pm
@Michael Rawluk: I'm sure he is! And so are the rest of his buddies!
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Clever creation Craiger(try saying that fast after a few sherbets,pal)..
Are you sure this outsider isn't sitting on the fence.???...
Billy...
29 Jan 2008 11:57pm
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Another great vulture shot! You are on a roll.
30 Jan 2008 12:01am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
You've captured the dark murky world of the politician brilliantly in this.
30 Jan 2008 9:20am
Laurie from Lincoln, United States
ummm, yeah. I'm not voting for him. Great pic, Craiger! He looks like a real bad boy! =-)
31 Jan 2008 6:37pm
Sony DSC-H9
1/25 second
F/4.5
ISO 80
11 mm