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Hiding in Plain Sight
Hiding in Plain Sight
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2008-11 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Location: colusa Bird Refuge
Date: Nov 27, 2008
Aperture: f11
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Nature, Birds
Date Uploaded: Nov 30, 2008

Crop, sharpen, levels, curves.

[Dec. 7th, 2008 08:07:44 PM]

This was such a difficult shot to get I had hoped its uniqueness might be noted. I had many shots of hawks on limbs isolated against the sky, but chose this one because of what I considered the 'degree of difficulty' in first finding and then capturing the bird.
Thank you for all the comments. They were most welcome.

Statistics
Place: 321 out of 417
Avg (all users): 5.2138
Avg (commenters): 6.1250
Avg (participants): 5.1038
Avg (non-participants): 5.4340
Views since voting: 681
Views during voting: 251
Votes: 159
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0


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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/07/2008 11:49:26 PM
Excellent focus on the eye.
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12/07/2008 06:10:15 PM
Cool photo, but looks like a snapshot. I do like how well you can clearly see his eye... like he is lookng at you.
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12/07/2008 02:37:17 PM
Normally I would prefer the subject to be more isolated from the background for wildlife shots. I see what you're going for by keeping definition in the background, but think it would still benefit from a better backdrop. Of course, birds aren't very obedient, either.
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12/05/2008 09:56:59 AM
Ah, here's an example of when letting the bird camoflauge is a good thing. You still have great focus on the bird, but the shot feels very organic. I love it. Well done.
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12/05/2008 09:01:11 AM
Great shot. He almost looks regal. 7
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12/05/2008 08:32:15 AM
Great looking bird
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12/05/2008 12:47:42 AM
Good job framing this to show off his camouflage -- so to speak.
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12/02/2008 09:53:11 PM
The bird is lost in the tree... and a clever title won't save him. *grin* A pity, too.. since the bird is so nicely photographed. (not voting yet)
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