Thursday October 2nd, 2025

[Dave]

Thanks Don.

I realize now that even though I brightened the bird about 15%, I should have gone stronger and maybe also bumped up the contrast of the bird.

I'm sorry that your Covid has led to exhaustion. or me, whether Covid or not, if I overexert myself it takes me a lot longer to recuperate than it. used to. Just one of those things that comes with aging.

I really like your photo. Too often with photos of this type (one object in color) the B&W parts look too harsh. But it looks like you kept just a touch of color, and that really ties the whole image together in a harmonious way. Nicely done.

There is one house in my neighborhood that decorates for different holidays throughout the year, and he's started his Halloween display. He puts an arch of thin white PVC pipes above the sidewalk and strings lights of appropriate colors on it. Then he creates a display of ghoulish characters and props in the front yard. I'm eager to see what he comes up with for this Halloween.