<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title> Comments on: A Cedar Waxwing Becomes Part And Parcel Of A Tree </title> <atom:link href="https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:15:07 +0000</lastBuildDate> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title> By: Diane Ower </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180904</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diane Ower]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:15:07 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180904</guid> <description><![CDATA[Very late here but this is why I like Escher artistic migration of one to another: love this!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very late here but this is why I like Escher artistic migration of one to another: love this!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Marty K </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180887</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Marty K]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:06:12 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180887</guid> <description><![CDATA[Total keeper! The waxwing looks like a bud about to bloom. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f497.png" alt="💗" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Total keeper! The waxwing looks like a bud about to bloom. 💗</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Elephants Child </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180886</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elephants Child]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:32:08 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180886</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180883">Ron Dudley</a>. Echoing Ron. And sending healing wishes your way.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180883">Ron Dudley</a>.</p> <p>Echoing Ron.<br /> And sending healing wishes your way.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Chris W </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180885</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris W]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:26:30 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180885</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hi Ron, I understand your dilemma but this is such a unique photo it’s definitely a keeper. My reasoning: the rich blue sky contrasts nicely with the red branches and green leaves while showcasing the Cedar Waxwing. The normal thought of leaves blocking the view of a bird is not the case here because the leaves match the shape of the bird perfectly. To have this happen should be considered a big plus and not a negative. The small amount not sharp doesn’t bother me at all. Lastly, the rich blue sky might look fake to most people if they don’t live where you are. Rarely seen because of haze from humidity and pollution in most of the country. I don’t comment often but I want you to know your blog is a definite bright spot in my day. Thanks for sharing.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Ron,<br /> I understand your dilemma but this is such a unique photo it’s definitely a keeper. My reasoning: the rich blue sky contrasts nicely with the red branches and green leaves while showcasing the Cedar Waxwing. The normal thought of leaves blocking the view of a bird is not the case here because the leaves match the shape of the bird perfectly. To have this happen should be considered a big plus and not a negative. The small amount not sharp doesn’t bother me at all. Lastly, the rich blue sky might look fake to most people if they don’t live where you are. Rarely seen because of haze from humidity and pollution in most of the country. I don’t comment often but I want you to know your blog is a definite bright spot in my day. Thanks for sharing.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Lyle Anderson </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180884</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyle Anderson]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:21:03 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180884</guid> <description><![CDATA[I’m late to the party but the photo is sharp, the colors are intense, the composition is unusual and thought provoking. A keeper.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’m late to the party but the photo is sharp, the colors are intense, the composition is unusual and thought provoking. A keeper.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Ron Dudley </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180883</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ron Dudley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:14:26 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180883</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180881">Laura Culley</a>. What the hell happened, Laura?]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180881">Laura Culley</a>.</p> <p>What the hell happened, Laura?</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Pam Skaar </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180882</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pam Skaar]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:48:32 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180882</guid> <description><![CDATA[Some artists deliberately provide images where animals look like they have arisen from natural objects or their pattern blends in with the vegetation. I think it is amazing that you took a photo that looks like Bev Doolittle's art. It's a keeper to me but it's likely that not everyone enjoys this art style.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some artists deliberately provide images where animals look like they have arisen from natural objects or their pattern blends in with the vegetation. I think it is amazing that you took a photo that looks like Bev Doolittle’s art. </p> <p>It’s a keeper to me but it’s likely that not everyone enjoys this art style.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Laura Culley </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180881</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Culley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 20:30:32 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180881</guid> <description><![CDATA[I echo EC's comment about the leaves cradling the cedar waxwing.I'd have used embraced, but our minds worked along the same themes ;-) BTW, no need to test gravity! It still works. I've been reduced from a bi-pedal organism to a sick for the next 11-12 weeks! I was going to say pogo stick, bur pogo sticks CAN be useful at times!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I echo EC’s comment about the leaves cradling the cedar waxwing.I’d have used embraced, but our minds worked along the same themes 😉<br /> BTW, no need to test gravity! It still works. I’ve been reduced from a bi-pedal organism to a sick for the next 11-12 weeks! I was going to say pogo stick, bur pogo sticks CAN be useful at times!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Ron Dudley </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180880</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ron Dudley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 18:58:55 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180880</guid> <description><![CDATA[Thanks very much for your feedback so far everyone! I've been out shooting all morning so I haven't responded to individual comments and this way the results fell where they did without any influence from my responses. By my count the results are as follows (I had to do a little interpretation on a couple of them) : Keeper - 18, Not A Keeper - 2, Didn't Choose One Or The Other - 3. What I appreciate at least as much as your 'vote' is the fact that with one exception, a person who said only a curt "negative", everyone explained what they liked and/or didn't like about the photo. This kind of feedback is very helpful to me. Much appreciated!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks very much for your feedback so far everyone!</p> <p>I’ve been out shooting all morning so I haven’t responded to individual comments and this way the results fell where they did without any influence from my responses.</p> <p>By my count the results are as follows (I had to do a little interpretation on a couple of them) : Keeper – 18, Not A Keeper – 2, Didn’t Choose One Or The Other – 3. What I appreciate at least as much as your ‘vote’ is the fact that with one exception, a person who said only a curt “negative”, everyone explained what they liked and/or didn’t like about the photo. </p> <p>This kind of feedback is very helpful to me. Much appreciated!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Dave Brooks </title> <link>https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2020/09/06/a-cedar-waxwing-becomes-part-and-parcel-of-a-tree/#comment-180879</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Brooks]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 18:35:05 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/?p=89257#comment-180879</guid> <description><![CDATA[A keeper all the way Ron. After three weeks of wildfire smoke that blue sky looks mighty welcoming. I like the way the waxwing appears as if it is part of the tree in a regal and statuesque pose.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A keeper all the way Ron. After three weeks of wildfire smoke that blue sky looks mighty welcoming. I like the way the waxwing appears as if it is part of the tree in a regal and statuesque pose.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>