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• josepmarin (27552)
• [2007-11-21 11:57]

Hi Brenda,
en vuestras tradiciones el Día de Acción de Gracias es una celebración muy importante, y con tu foto nos lo demuestras muy gráficamente. Me gusta, es una imagen apetitosa por el pavo, pero supongo que lo más importante es cómo se reunen las familias para celebrar esta fiesta.
Espero que seas feliz este dia, Feliz Thanksgiving! para ti y tu familia.
Un abrazo,
Josep

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• bombilla (3363)
• [2007-11-22 10:44]
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Hi, Brenda. First of all, let me wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I saw this posted a day before Thanksgiving, so at first I wondered how you could have made the whole meal already. But now I see that this is last year's turkey. Because we're here to help one another, I have to tell you that I don't think this is your best photo. While it serves the purpose of the site admirably in showing the trappings of an American tradition, I honestly find it to be a rather unappealing image. It's a still life -- no movement -- so you don't need the flash. Put the camera on a tripod or surface and use a slow shutter speed. (Or get some more lights on it.) As it is, everything seems to be glowing with a plasticky light -- the turkey, the salads, etc. And I also think you could have stood back a little for a better composition, a more interesting one. Anyway, maybe you know all this. A year has gone by since you took this and you've obviously been learning with each new post. I hope you don't mind my critique. And I hope you enjoy this year's turkey. -Best, -Hugh

(P.S. Even though I'm not too happy with this photo at all, I'm giving you two points because, after all, it's Thanksgiving!)

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• paololg (6860)
• [2007-11-25 13:20]
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Ciao Brenda,
ma lo hai cucinato tu? Se un giorno vengo a N.Y. corro subito a trovarti!!! Per fortuna ho già cenato, altrimenti mi sarebbe venuta fame. In Italia non abbiamo questa festa ma le tue note sono ugualmente molto interessanti. La foto è ben eseguita e trovo giusto fotografare la vita anche dentro le case. Sono contento che tu abbia postato un'altra foto. Adesso aspetto la prossima.
Ciao,
Paolo.

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• JorgeCK (2725)
• [2007-11-27 12:46]

Hi Brenda,
Better late that never. Happy Thanksgiving.
Maybe the quality of the picture is not a 'profesional shot ' but something 'home made' is always better. Nice Picture.
saludos
joRge

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• trekks (10082)
• [2007-12-01 0:09]

Hi Brenda

Great view on dining table. Makes the viewer hungry. Everybody has a share to bite. Technically, it looks ok, but visually the items on the table are not well placed and angle of shot can be tried at various ways to get your best one. Just a comment. Well done. Amen.

TFS, cheers
bill

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• UlfE (6297)
• [2007-12-01 1:30]

Hi Brenda,

A very well composed picture with excellent sharpness and nice colors. Personally I would have moved the nearest glass a little bit to make the bowl behind it more visible. TFS and have a nice week-end!

Cheers,

Ulf

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• edal (5990)
• [2007-12-14 13:55]

Hello Brenda!
Obviously you are a great cook - both of roasted turkeys and of remarkable photos;-) Impressive are the images of the crystal glasses - for their festive glittering.
Have a nice weekend!
Anton

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• Footprints (50)
• [2008-08-28 18:28]

Ah, Thanksgiving! It's funny how I miss more about Thanksgiving than Xmas. Maybe it's the family unity and remembrances, but; maybe it's just the turkey stuffing....