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I, The Chicken Farmer
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Challenge: Your Occupation III (Advanced Editing)
Collection: Challenges
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Location: my house
Date: Aug 7, 2008
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Birds
Date Uploaded: Aug 7, 2008

 lol a funny thing happened a few days ago. one of our hens snuck away and had chicks, so i stole one and used it for my photo. i enjoy hanging out with my chickens, so it is my occupation of choice

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MemberGallatin
 Nikon D700 		05/08/2009 10:48:57 PM
This is an adorable shot, beautiful soft colors and your composition is great.
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Registered UserIvory
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel 		12/27/2008 09:54:43 PM
Adorable, I like the soft textures of the feathers and the subdued colours. The dof is excellent.
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Memberroba
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II 		12/27/2008 04:22:58 AM
I really like this image (for several reasons). First, the composition is great - as is the subject. Who can resist a cute, furry little chick like that? (very DPC friendly).
A couple of things caught my eye on the technicals... things that IMO would have made this really pop:
    1. For a cleaner look - you might try cloning out the small dust spots on the mirror

    2. You mention this was f/5.6, so I can only assume that you blurred the background in software 

       (it looks razor thin - f/1.8ish).  While I'm normally a HUGE fan of super shallow DoF, I actually 

       think this would've benefitted from a bit more depth. The only thing in focus is the very front edge 

       of the chick.  Maybe try taking it back to the first shell (?)

    3. Just a bit lacking in contrast - this would've really popped off of the screen with a bit more.
Again - stellar image, with a lot of potential to have ribboned. :O)
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Memberbvy
 Sigma DP2 		08/23/2008 10:11:42 AM
Wonderfully composed and an original take on the challenge. Congrats on the new PB!
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Registered Usersherpet
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT 		08/20/2008 12:21:22 AM
Yes, I agree, that you have done a really great job with this one, and I am so pleased it did so well for you.....
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MemberK10DGuy
 Pentax K10D 		08/18/2008 04:13:56 PM
Following up on my comment:

Looks like I'm the only one that nitpicked the dirty glass. lol.

Great finish.
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MemberArt Roflmao
 Canon EOS-50D 		08/18/2008 04:26:34 AM
You did an awesome job on this shot! Great score, a decent finish, and a personal best! Congrats! Got an 8 from me.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
MemberMark-A
 Canon EOS-5D 		08/16/2008 06:42:15 PM
Very Cute:

Lovely DOF and nicely composed
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MemberK10DGuy
 Pentax K10D 		08/15/2008 09:24:29 PM
A little bright in areas, and you need to clean the glass better! ;)

Ok, I'm nitpicking. Bumping this up on a second pass-through.
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Memberbassbone
 Nikon D300 		08/15/2008 08:21:45 PM
nice simple shot and a good interpretation of the challenge - i just wish there was a bit more detail in the feathers/ fluff and in the eyes 6
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MemberLelez
 Nikon D90 		08/14/2008 03:40:06 PM
Very cute!!! nice shot!!
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Memberdsterner
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi 		08/13/2008 06:53:43 PM
the clarity is great!
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MemberHarryY
 Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi 		08/12/2008 05:45:30 AM
That reminds me...I could do with a fried egg for breakfast...
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MemberKatmystiry
 Canon EOS-30D 		08/12/2008 12:40:36 AM
Too cute!!!
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MemberEBJones
 Nikon D200 		08/11/2008 08:03:22 PM
Awwwwwww.......

Ok, now on to the technicals. . . Your DOF is perfect, but the focus on the cute little fluffy chick is only great (very sharp!) Lighting however is very well done.
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MemberMaggye
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II 		08/11/2008 03:47:30 PM
how cute... great capture
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Membersnaffles
 Nikon D90 		08/11/2008 09:39:43 AM
awwww, cute chick. like the comp.
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Registered UserLiamD2005
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi 		08/11/2008 08:26:07 AM
Nicely composed but would have benefited from colours being saturated a bit more.
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MemberJutilda
 Canon EOS-30D 		08/11/2008 07:44:31 AM
AWW What a sweet little thing. Nice DOF
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Registered Usersherpet
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT 		08/11/2008 02:10:20 AM
What a cute chicken and a good photo as well....... 7
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