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10/22/2008 06:25:11 PM · #476 |
So just to clarify . .
Here's a shot I took a couple of years ago
This is a (wild) sparrow living in a Zoo . .
He's not caged in - but he's in a cage . . in fact he's made his nest in the support pole for the fence of the Tiger enclosure.
So is it a Zoo shot or not ??
lol
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10/22/2008 06:25:55 PM · #477 |
Originally posted by yanko:
It hasn't gotten too hot yet but I really can't stand the heat we get down here. I much prefer colder climates but I'm stuck down here. :( |
Awwww, poor you! Well then move up here so you can shovel me out each morning! |
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10/22/2008 06:27:08 PM · #478 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Originally posted by yanko:
It hasn't gotten too hot yet but I really can't stand the heat we get down here. I much prefer colder climates but I'm stuck down here. :( |
Awwww, poor you! Well then move up here so you can shovel me out each morning! |
Just lay out some salt and wait for it to all melt away. Problem solved! :P |
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10/22/2008 06:34:55 PM · #479 |
Originally posted by PhotoInterest:
I was one of those who trudged through the mud, stepped ankle deep into an ice cold creek, had leaves sticking out of her hair and shivered for 2 hours once I got home when a walk down a concrete path with a hot coffee in hand at the zoo would have been a little more comfortable to have done in terms of environmental conditions. :) *smile* |
I've got an extra can of Harden Up I'd be happy to post you ;P
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10/22/2008 07:18:59 PM · #480 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
So is it a Zoo shot or not ??
lol
:- ) |
Um ... yessish, sorta', depending on your definition (and therein lies another debate!).
I am rather displeased to say I had a Redtailed Hawk land in my yard today, scaring away all the birds from the feeders (but also the squirrels, so it wasn't all bad), and then saw half a dozen deer while walking the dogs. All within easy camera range. I think the local wildlife is taunting me! Where were they last week when I was looking for them?!?
::composes self::
Back to scores:
Votes: 142
Views: 250
Avg Vote: 6.0845
Comments: 8
Anything over a 6 will make me happy, espcially after some of my more recent, erm, considerably lower scores ;-) |
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10/22/2008 08:59:59 PM · #481 |
Mary O:
"I am rather displeased to say I had a Redtailed Hawk land in my yard today, scaring away all the birds from the feeders (but also the squirrels, so it wasn't all bad), and then saw half a dozen deer while walking the dogs. All within easy camera range. I think the local wildlife is taunting me! Where were they last week when I was looking for them?!?
::composes self::"
that is the beauty of shooting wildlife in the wild, it is so unpredictable and such a gift and a surprise when it shows up.
The bird is still wild, because while he chooses to live at the zoo at the moment he CAN go elsewhere : )
Unlike the lions, tigers and bears.... |
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10/22/2008 09:05:47 PM · #482 |
Originally posted by MaryO:
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Votes: 142
Views: 250
Avg Vote: 6.0845
Comments: 8
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Close again. very very close ;) |
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10/22/2008 09:41:23 PM · #483 |
Originally posted by ellamay:
Mary O:
"I am rather displeased to say I had a Redtailed Hawk land in my yard today, scaring away all the birds from the feeders (but also the squirrels, so it wasn't all bad), and then saw half a dozen deer while walking the dogs. All within easy camera range. I think the local wildlife is taunting me! Where were they last week when I was looking for them?!?
::composes self::"
that is the beauty of shooting wildlife in the wild, it is so unpredictable and such a gift and a surprise when it shows up.
The bird is still wild, because while he chooses to live at the zoo at the moment he CAN go elsewhere : )
Unlike the lions, tigers and bears.... |
Are you calling my house a zoo?! Have you been peeking in my windows? ==:-O
Oh, wait, you meant the Sparrow picture. Nevermind ;-) |
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10/22/2008 09:42:17 PM · #484 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
So just to clarify . .
Here's a shot I took a couple of years ago
This is a (wild) sparrow living in a Zoo . .
He's not caged in - but he's in a cage . . in fact he's made his nest in the support pole for the fence of the Tiger enclosure.
So is it a Zoo shot or not ??
lol
:- ) |
NOt a ZOO SHOT even tho shot at a Zoo :) |
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10/22/2008 09:49:44 PM · #485 |
The challenge ins Wildlife. Why can't it be a zoo? I can understand scoring the shot a little lower if there are "signs" of the zoo...such as a fence or such...
However, If I see a close-up of a lion, tiger, zebra, snake or any other shot, I'm going to score it as if it was taken in the wild.
Originally posted by JaimeVinas:
The problem I had when scoring some of the entries is that you see animals that you normally see at zoos and not in the wild. It made it very difficult for me to be fair on those. I learned to respect those wildlife photographers, it is not easy and it takes tons of patience and luck to get some good shots of wildlife.
The Zoo animals are pretty much enclosed and it is easier to photograph those. Not that it takes less merit, but it is easier. |
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10/22/2008 09:51:57 PM · #486 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
The challenge ins Wildlife. Why can't it be a zoo? I can understand scoring the shot a little lower if there are "signs" of the zoo...such as a fence or such...
However, If I see a close-up of a lion, tiger, zebra, snake or any other shot, I'm going to score it as if it was taken in the wild.
Originally posted by JaimeVinas:
The problem I had when scoring some of the entries is that you see animals that you normally see at zoos and not in the wild. It made it very difficult for me to be fair on those. I learned to respect those wildlife photographers, it is not easy and it takes tons of patience and luck to get some good shots of wildlife.
The Zoo animals are pretty much enclosed and it is easier to photograph those. Not that it takes less merit, but it is easier. |
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i agree, if a shot is done well and impresses me and isn't obviously a zoo shot, high scores are in store. who knows, the photographer could have flown over the south america and stalked a jaguar around to get a shot for this challenge. how would YOU know? anyways, im sure this has been gone over already in this thread |
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10/22/2008 09:53:21 PM · #487 |
| Ohhh yes, there has been all but bloodshed. Please don't let's start that all over again. |
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10/22/2008 09:54:21 PM · #488 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Ohhh yes, there has been all but bloodshed. Please don't let's start that all over again. |
WAHAHA ***gets the pocorn*** let the bloodshed begin hehehe |
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10/22/2008 10:04:38 PM · #489 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Ohhh yes, there has been all but bloodshed. Please don't let's start that all over again. |
You mean tame the beast? That would be DNMT! :P
Message edited by author 2008-10-22 22:05:08. |
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10/22/2008 10:07:52 PM · #490 |
| ::plucks at kleenex::...my poor score is wilting like a sad flower...::sigh:: |
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10/22/2008 11:55:04 PM · #491 |
| someone is handing out 1s woohoo! |
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10/23/2008 12:27:42 AM · #492 |
Originally posted by rinac:
Originally posted by PhotoInterest:
I was one of those who trudged through the mud, stepped ankle deep into an ice cold creek, had leaves sticking out of her hair and shivered for 2 hours once I got home when a walk down a concrete path with a hot coffee in hand at the zoo would have been a little more comfortable to have done in terms of environmental conditions. :) *smile* |
I've got an extra can of Harden Up I'd be happy to post you ;P |
Thank you for your sincere generosity. I am doing just fine thanks but, if you'd ever like to experience a Canadian Winter, I'd be happy to show you around up here! ;-P |
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10/23/2008 12:44:27 AM · #493 |
Originally posted by JaimeVinas:
someone is handing out 1s woohoo! |
Bless their little hearts....and, minds! |
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10/23/2008 12:51:12 AM · #494 |
You have rated 158 of 159 images (99%) in this challenge.
You have commented on 21 images (13%) in this challenge.
You have given an average score of 6.4430.
Finally finished! :) |
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10/23/2008 12:53:47 AM · #495 |
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
Originally posted by snaffles:
Ohhh yes, there has been all but bloodshed. Please don't let's start that all over again. |
WAHAHA ***gets the pocorn*** let the bloodshed begin hehehe |
Nahhhh.....I'm still getting a transfusion! |
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10/23/2008 01:10:15 AM · #496 |
Can we please keep this thread on topic? This is a SCORES thread...not a discussion on what is a zoo animal and what is a wild animal.
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10/23/2008 01:20:56 AM · #497 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Can we please keep this thread on topic? This is a SCORES thread...not a discussion on what is a zoo animal and what is a wild animal. |
So where's your score missy? |
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10/23/2008 01:29:54 AM · #498 |
| Ohhh...commentors #13 and #14 were most generous. Thank you! My poor flower is perking up a bit...;-) |
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10/23/2008 02:50:30 AM · #499 |
And now back to the scoring:-
Votes: 147
Views: 267
Avg Vote: 6.4286
Comments: 13
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10/23/2008 03:06:19 AM · #500 |
You have rated 159 of 159 images (100%) in this challenge.
You have commented on 6 images (4%) in this challenge.
You have given an average score of 6.2453.
I was completely impressed by many of the images. I will comment more with the weekend coming up. |
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