Archive for the ‘Reviews’ Category

When I was asked by Canvas on Demand, if I was interested in reviewing their
product on FO, I was.
I had done one on my personal Site and was quite pleased with the outcome.
As in the previous review – I had free hands there were no conditions attached
to make things better as they really are – or anything like that.

The ordering procedure for the large Canvas Print was simple – and it came with
a surprise, too.
Other than in my first order – I didn’t mention the review. So it came as a real
surprise when I got a call, where a friendly young lady told me that the selected
format of 16″*20″ could be replaced without additional cost to 14″*24″ inch, to
prevent a crop of the image.

9 Days later I then received the large Canvas Print and I was pleased. Other than
in my first order where I ordered a color print, I opted for a toned B/W image.
More challenging for it had a very subtle Vignette that I wanted to see re-
produced perfectly.

And they did good! The Print really delivered.

So all in all a good experience – and affordable, too. A 16″x20″ print on the
frame is about $85 + shipping and that puts Canvas on Demand squarely
in the range of one of the most affordable Printers out there.
The Service is also good and very friendly.

Can I recommend Canvas on Demand for large canvas print ?
Yes – after having seen two examples, I can.

Disclaimer: I received the Canvas in exchange for my review free of charge.
There were no conditions towards a favorable outcome attached and this review
does mirror my experience and honest opinion.
I personally did not profit from this and the previous review –
both prints have been given away.

Date and Time: 5/10/10, all day

Location Name: Lake Louisa State Park

Day Rating: B

Special Encounters: Pileated Woodpecker, Great Crested Flycatcher, White-eyed Vireo

Report:

The Park is quiet at this time of the year, but there are a lot of non migrant songbirds around – morning/evening.
Saw the above and then some, heard: Eastern Meadowlark, Brown Trasher, Eastern Towhee and a lot more.
Many Dragonflies around as well, but slim pickings what Butterflies is concerned – their populations suffered severely
from the frost.

The water at Lake Luisa is as high as I have ever seen – so that’s a good thing, too.

submitted by: Klaus

Date and Time: 5/7-8/10, all day

Location Name: Fort de Soto Park

Day Rating: B

Special Encounters: A gorgeous place – and while the migrant songbirds didn’t show, we were treated by a lot of shorebirds. Whimbrel, Reddish Egret White Morph, Reddish Egret, Marbled Godwit, Shortbilled Dowitcher, Dunlin, Yellow Crowned Night Heron, Magnificent Frigatebird, American Oystercatcher, Black Skimmer and so much more. Friday was outstanding – Saturday not so much, since too many people were coming in.

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submitted by: Klaus

P.S.: It would have been a straight “A” Rating, if it were not for some of the recreational morons, that still are allowed in the park.
I’m not talking about sunbathers etc., but those who take Jetski’s into the lagoons, race along the beach or generally just give a damn, if they scare wildlife.

Date and Time: 5/9/10, 10-4

Location Name: Gatorland

Day Rating: A

Special Encounters: Just breathtaking activity. Babies to see from: Double Crested Cormorant, Tri-colored Heron, Great Egret, Woodstork, Common Moorhen, Green Heron, Limpkin, Snowy Egret and soon Cattle Egret. Alligator mating season is in full swing, too!

submitted by: Klaus

Date and Time: Saturday, March 13th, 9:30am – 2:00pm

Location Name: Circle B Bar

Day Rating: A

Special Encounters: Snowy Egrets, Blue Herons, Green Herons, Cattle Egrets, Tricolored Herons, Anhingas, Gallinules, Limpkins, White Faced Ibis, Turkey Vultures, Ospreys, Red Shouldered Hawks, any many species of swallows flycatchers than I even know, more alligators than I could count, a Black Swallowtail Butterfly, Yellow Belly Slider Turtles, a juvenile Cottonmouth and a very curious Black Racer

Report:
I have a friend who has just been raving about this place, and I have been trying to get out there for quite some time. My husband got a chance to go last Saturday, but unfortunately we were not able to spend as much time as we would have liked. But the time we did spend there was amazing. The wildlife viewing is just fantastic and it is by far one of the best parks in Central Florida. In just a few hours I was able to get shots of herons, hawks, turtles, snakes, alligators, and even a couple of butterflies, I cannot wait to go back there again.

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submitted by: Carolyn