A Missed Deadline - Comments please...

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/22/2004 12:33:12 AM · #1

I missed the deadline for Pets -- I had this shot visualized, but didn't think I'd be able to pull it off via remote control, so I was going to pass. Tonight, I set up the camera and got the bird during NYPD blue, and I got the shots I wanted, but between selecting which shot, and doing the crop, reductions, and sharpening, I missed.

I'd appreciate your opinion on how this would have done, or any constructive comments.

This was my first choice, but I thought the tight crop and the 3-second rule would mean that people would not correctly visualize the position of the bird:

So I was working to crop another, when the deadline passed, and ended here:

Thanks in advance for all comments, especially critical ones!

Regards and Happy Holidays, Neil

Kylie

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

12/22/2004 12:39:31 AM · #2

I can't be objective on these - I love them too much. Very cool for me.

dipaulk

Canon EOS-5D

12/22/2004 12:40:15 AM · #3

Neil, I'm sorry you missed the deadline. Based on what I've seen so far I would have given it either an 8 or 9. I like the composition, clarity, and color. That little bird really does love you and you've captured it well. :)

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

12/22/2004 02:52:06 AM · #4

Thanks Kyle, DiAnna, and Bill (commented on the photo)!

Node

Nikon D300

12/22/2004 03:20:44 AM · #5

Is it waiting for a scratch?

Lovely bird and great shot. Pity you missed the cut off, now I move up 1 place! ;)

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/22/2004 03:23:10 AM · #6

Awesome shot!! Really like the tight crop.

Zippy

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/22/2004 04:12:26 AM · #7

Neil, sorry you missed the deadline. I like your shot.

I missed the deadline also. I just wasn't thinking about the time difference for California.

Here is my "entry"

I think it would have average results, but it does portray how "helpful" Zippy is when someone is trying to get some work done.

12/22/2004 08:59:31 AM · #8

Thanks everyone.

@Gurilla: I guess so, he likes my scratchy beard! (After I took the shots though, I realized I needed a bit of a cleanup shave.)

@Zippy: I like the shot, though I am mixed about whether it would be better to crop it so the door frame isn't there at such an angle (and the tissue box isn't so prominant.

@Suemack: Thanks for your comments here and on the photo. I take it that's the one I should have submitted (that seems to be consensus at least in terms of people commenting). The irony is that that was the photo that was done in time (even though I numbered it 2 when I uploaded for comment). I just thought people would look at it and see a bird with a deformed, rather than contorted, head!

Good luck to you all on your own entries. I have been leaving a fair number of comments on challenge entries, will do some more tonight, hopefully, I will hit upon yours and leave something helpful.

Regards--Neil

12/22/2004 12:16:55 PM · #9

Still a bit bummed I didn't get to enter. Anyone else want to make me feel bad? ;)

Edit: Forgot smiley ...

Message edited by author 2004-12-22 12:22:48.

Prof_Fate

12/22/2004 12:49:17 PM · #10

Originally posted by Zippy:

Neil, sorry you missed the deadline. I like your shot.

I missed the deadline also. I just wasn't thinking about the time difference for California.

Here is my "entry"
I think it would have average results, but it does portray how "helpful" Zippy is when someone is trying to get some work done.

Technically better than a lot of entries, but still a very cluttered composition. Very centered. A very good snapshot, a 5.

12/22/2004 09:02:06 PM · #11

Sorry, Last call--Anyone else have comments on my bird shots? Which should I have entered? (Trying to learn better for next time, when I'm on time.)

Happy Holidays to all--I'll most likely be offline after tomorrow morning until Sunday night or Monday. Another challenge missed...

hardwaybets

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

12/22/2004 09:06:46 PM · #12

Image I like...would have scored it a 7.

But forgive my ignorance...

What is the 3 second rule? Thanks!

hardwaybets

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

12/22/2004 09:46:24 PM · #13

bump...

Can anyone tell me what the 3 second rule is?