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Challenge: Minimalism (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III
Location: Whipsnade, UK
Date: Apr 24, 2005
Aperture: f8
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Landscape, Animals
Date Uploaded: Apr 25, 2005

 A mother wallaby and her little joey gaze out over the Chilterns from Whipsnade, where they roam freely.

Statistics
Place: 25 out of 492
Avg (all users): 6.2783
Avg (commenters): 7.7500
Avg (participants): 6.1413
Avg (non-participants): 6.4348
Views since voting: 2107
Views during voting: 532
Votes: 345
Comments: 47
Favorites: 7 (view)

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 05/10/2005 11:39:00 PM
and they say humans are the ones that are free - i see an animal that is happy, simple, and pays no taxes.
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 05/10/2005 11:23:14 PM
Hi, from the Critique Club!
Just my darn luck to have gotten this image to "critique" when I push that button. This, I reckon, is an intimidating image to even attempt a critique at, for me and probably for many other members of DPC. But I'll give it a try, keeping in mind that you're infinitely much more accomplished as a photographer/post-processor.

I like the image. In terms of challenge theme, I agree that this is quite minimalist and works at that level. The post-shot treatment works well for the context of the challenge, but I do think this would be a strong image as well without the desat and channel mixing (I'm still learning PS, and from my limited experience and knowledge, I think this is one possible technique for getting the white out, correct me if I'm wrong).
I like how the background isn't evenly blanked, and that a hint of details is left to show. Such a background strengthens the nicely picked and imaginative title.
The texture on the mother wallaby nicely sets off the main element from the rest of the image, and in a setting where bokeh isn't so visible due to the color tone choices, this texturing serves well as a magnet for the viewers' eyes.
The composition works well vertically, but I'd be curious to see how a landscape crop might affect this composition. "Wide World" brings to mind such a composition, and maybe the image would be stronger with a wider or longer viewing space for the wallabies.
The sticks and a band of darker tones near the top of the image present distraction points for me, but of course with basic editing there wasn't much that could be done for them.
I agree with some previous commenters that this would make a great print, and I hope to see some edits on this in the future. Thanks, and I hope this commentary doesn't prove to be too unworthy. :)
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 05/09/2005 07:03:08 AM
Sheesh Jon - you keep coming up with the goods - I've seen a lot of wallaby photos (being an aussie and all) but not many as good as this one.
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 05/04/2005 10:49:59 PM
Ditto to JPR also.
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 05/04/2005 10:08:25 AM
Awwwww. . . . I'm sorry my favorite picture didn't win a ribbon like I thought it deserved. It's still my favorite picture tho, and 6.2 is a good strong score! Congratulations on this amazing photo.
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 05/04/2005 01:19:14 AM
What JPR said. I always end up liking your pictures without even knowing they are yours. I guess that's when you add someone to your favorites :).
Excellent photograph, and I really like the processing for the clean white look. To me it seems like the processing has made the picture effective as a minimalism picture, since it really makes the subject stand out and the background blend into one large space. Excellent work again!!
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 05/04/2005 12:17:03 AM
man, wow, i always love your photos without even knowing they are yours. so how about that edited version to add to my favorites (although I'm putting this one in for now) :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/03/2005 11:04:43 PM
Excellent high-key photo! The kangaroos really stand out.
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 05/03/2005 06:48:49 AM
Wonderful light b&w.
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 05/02/2005 09:57:55 PM
Really cool shot.
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 05/01/2005 06:28:37 PM
Very good shot indeed.
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 05/01/2005 12:17:27 AM
Oh man, that's a 10, even with those sticks. You MUST upload a spot edited version with them removed after the challenge is over though. :)
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 04/30/2005 09:10:34 PM
A little too hot for me. Nice composition and capture
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 04/30/2005 06:19:44 AM
This is just beautiful. It's so incredibly refreshing when a picture like this pops up - I think the 10's are the photos you know immediately are worth it. 10
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 04/29/2005 11:08:26 PM
Nice capture and composition. Eye stays focused on the animals. Wish we had some of those here instead of squirrels and bunnies! 8
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 04/29/2005 10:13:26 PM
Beautiful 10 for you
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 04/29/2005 10:12:44 PM
simply stunning. i love how the baackground fades away into the sky and the kangaroo is just exquisite. 10
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 04/29/2005 05:08:05 PM
WOW, this i really great, one of my challenge favorites. great composition (10)
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 04/29/2005 02:29:09 PM
A bit too bright - otherwise, nice capture....
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 04/29/2005 12:36:56 PM
I've decided to bump this image to a 10. I have looked at it on different monitors and at different angles and while some are less pleasing than others I 'think' I know what you were seeing. This is one image that really needs to be seen printed. I think the black and white treatment works amazingly well for this capture and hope you don't see a lot of 'wish it was in color' comments. those people don't know what they are missing! You also may be judged harshly due to the size of your subject. I think this image is beyond that. With the tones you used you opened up so much space that the image encompasses space not seen. Let me know if you decide to make this a print. I will be the first in line. Thanks for posting this.
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 04/29/2005 11:10:38 AM
I like image alot, I like the softness of it. The twig in front is quite distracting, I found myself looking at it whilst commenting. Still think it's a great shot...8
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 04/29/2005 11:10:10 AM
Makes you wonder what they are looking at....very peaceful.
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 04/29/2005 08:32:34 AM
gorgeous... love the 'whiteness' here too... well done... 10
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 04/29/2005 02:23:10 AM
wow... one of my favs of this week. I really love the colours and the composition of your pic. I hope you´ll be in the top 10. Added to my favourites. 10. Good luck!
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 04/29/2005 12:38:38 AM
not minimalism
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 04/28/2005 10:59:48 PM
It's a little too washed out for me.
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 04/28/2005 10:20:32 PM
It's me in the pouch! (Joey)
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 04/28/2005 08:22:24 PM
I would love to see this with color......
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 04/28/2005 08:16:22 PM
Very nice High key photograph and very interesting subject.
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 04/28/2005 05:51:07 PM
This is excellent. A 10
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 04/28/2005 04:18:10 PM
sorry, Ithink this shot not minimalistic
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 04/28/2005 04:09:10 PM
this shot is very bright! I think a little work with the contrast/brightness might bring some of the details into focus more. I really like the subject! :-)
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 04/28/2005 01:28:12 PM
A bit much on the light, but I like the compostion.
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 04/28/2005 01:24:37 PM
Very very nice, love the tones and detail in this shot, still not a 10 from me but I like it very much and gave it a 9. Keep up the good work!
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 04/28/2005 11:57:04 AM
Great subject and composition. I would have prefered this in color. Or maybe increase the contrast a bit.
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 04/28/2005 08:17:22 AM
Lovely shot!!! I love the high brightness in this case! Very nice! :)
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 04/28/2005 06:50:30 AM
Very nice low key photo. I like it.
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 04/28/2005 01:50:43 AM
nice composition...seems tad overexposed or too light..something..not sure what...gl....7
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 04/28/2005 12:39:39 AM
beautiful shot in every way!!! 10
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 04/27/2005 08:15:04 PM
like this picture dont see these in my backyard...a bit to washed out for me though
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 04/27/2005 05:17:31 PM
Ok. . . this is my new favorite of the challenge. And I'm adding it to my favorites. I just LOVE it!!! I hope it wins blue. I love the misty/foggy look, and the gray tones. And of course any expertly done picture of animals immediately steals my heart. Congratulations on just an AWESOME picture!!! 10 (of course)
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 04/27/2005 02:15:13 PM
This has *got* to win the blue. It's perfect.
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 04/27/2005 01:53:20 PM
Elegant. I like the muted tones. Nice Job!!
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 04/27/2005 12:06:24 PM
very nice. this is one of my top scores for the challenge.
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 04/27/2005 11:32:17 AM
hmm i dont like the color but overall i still think its a great photo! 8
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 04/27/2005 10:46:28 AM
Maybe just a little more contrast. Well done, anyways!
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 04/27/2005 01:32:46 AM
Nicely done!! 10
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