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"Free as a Bird"
"Free as a Bird"
cheekymunky


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Beatles Song/Lyrics (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM
Location: Singleton Park
Date: May 29, 2006
Aperture: F8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: May 29, 2006

Bit of a cop out...but I actually really like that song!

This is a Kestral, quite rare in the UK now. This one wasnt free, but rescued.

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Thanks so much for all the kind comments, I am so happy to get top 20

Statistics
Place: 18 out of 273
Avg (all users): 6.4982
Avg (commenters): 7.1765
Avg (participants): 6.1684
Avg (non-participants): 6.6703
Views since voting: 1450
Views during voting: 396
Votes: 277
Comments: 21
Favorites: 2 (view)


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06/07/2006 11:50:26 PM
What a beauty and what an expert capture! Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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06/07/2006 03:31:54 PM
Congratulations on your top 20 finish. Great shot!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/06/2006 08:38:14 AM
Nice reflection in the bird's eyes. Well done.
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06/04/2006 11:06:46 PM
sharp, clear, and well composed
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06/04/2006 10:11:32 PM
Beautifully composed, perfectly captured.
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06/04/2006 07:12:38 PM
I think I can see you... Nice shot. Nice detail. Best bird shot yet!
TC
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06/02/2006 08:33:59 PM
No doubt he has a little leather strap attached to one leg... ;>)
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06/02/2006 04:37:23 PM
Wonderful photo. So sharp.
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06/02/2006 03:48:36 PM
Gorgeous picture of a bird. However, it doesn't really give me the feeling of "freedom".
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06/02/2006 03:29:11 PM
Wow! What amazing detail!!! This gives a new definition to sharp and crisp. Fantastic job!!!!
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06/02/2006 01:15:36 AM
Using a new formula....
0-2 Meets the Challenge = 2
0-2 Technical Merit = 2
0-4 Interest/Creativity = 3
0-2 The "wow factor" = 1
Final score: 8
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06/01/2006 02:46:38 PM
There's a suspicion provoked here - partly because of the nature of DPC - that it's highly unlikely that this bird is free. I'm not sure there isn't a certain sense of despair imparted by that face, anyway, which makes for an intriguing debate about real or imagined expressions in animals. Perhaps, a real expression of freedom would entail the inclusion of some kind of environment for the creature?
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06/01/2006 02:26:19 PM
Very amazing sharpness combined with the perfect amount of DOF. Spot on exposure and great composition. Most excellent photo!
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06/01/2006 01:42:23 PM
Wow.
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06/01/2006 11:51:57 AM
Nice bird portrait with good DOF and color.
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06/01/2006 01:43:32 AM
Nice capture. Good job!
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06/01/2006 12:23:19 AM
wow! what a capture. good luck! 10
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05/31/2006 04:05:40 PM
8- great shot, great composition
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05/31/2006 02:36:17 PM
WOW!
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05/31/2006 05:24:10 AM
NOTE.... I'm looking at the image first and tyrying to guess the title. If I can't guess, I can't give high marks :-(

were it flying, it'd look freeer
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05/31/2006 02:21:16 AM
just a bird, not showing a lot of freedom....5
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