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08/17/2005 02:39:34 PM |
| Very thought-evoking study. Well shot indeed. |
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01/16/2005 02:05:40 PM |
This is truly a wonderful photo of a magnificent animal and you really should have entered it in the "Best of 2004" Challenge. I am impressed not only with the DOF, the sharpness of the photo and the expression you managed to capture, but also the fact that you managed to do all of this and not capture any reflection whatsoever from the glass.
You would have done well with this in my opinion.
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10/07/2004 05:08:41 PM |
| To start you have a good exposure, which is the most important with apes. You've got good details in the fur and face, and the eyes are shiny with good catchlights. The diagonal he is laying in as well as the wood carries the eye easily through the image. It looks like he is an adolescent so the pose would be typical and shows a glimpse of personality. The background is well blurred and complimentary to the image, not giving away signs of being taken in the zoo. The only nitpick are the white areas at the top that keep trying to pull my eyes toward them as they are the lightest area of the frame. |
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10/07/2004 05:06:37 PM |
| This is awesome. great detail and the catch light in the eyes really draws your attention. Great job. I see why it's your favorite. |
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10/07/2004 12:33:13 PM |
good photo - even if it's from a zoo.
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10/07/2004 12:27:44 AM |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
What focal length was it? |
All the way out- 448mm equivalent at f/5.6 for 1/50 of a second. I touched the glass with the edge of the lens hood to help steady the camera. |
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10/06/2004 11:42:31 PM |
| Personally, I think this would have won wildlife. It is an amazing shot clarity wise, teh expression is perfect, and it is cropped so there is some background (actually whatever he is lying on) and the background is blurred enough to cover any zoo artifacts, but not so much that it looks unnatural. |
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10/06/2004 11:41:22 PM |
Excellent, excellent, and excellent. Shame about the zoo v. wild debate-- even so, I think this would have fared pretty well!! But I can't wait to see your actual entry! :)
Wait, you did this handheld? Now I'm REALLY impressed.
Message edited by author 2004-10-06 23:48:31. |
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10/06/2004 11:40:25 PM |
| Great shot, especially through glass! What focal length was it? I have the 70-200mm, now I am wondering if I should go for the teleconverter too! |
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10/06/2004 10:09:46 PM |
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10/06/2004 09:52:36 PM |
| It's a terrific shot, Shannon. The composition is wonderful and unique. Usually they are standing, swinging, jumping, or moving around in some way. I like his relaxed look. Kind of wonder what he may be thinking. Nice colors and dof. |
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