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Preening Pretty
Preening Pretty
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Challenge: Best of 2005 (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon MF Reflex-Nikkor 500mm f/8.0
Location: Venice, FLorida
Date: Jan 11, 2005
Aperture: f8
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/800
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jan 13, 2006

 Taken at a rookery in Venice, Florida. First use of an old 500mm reflex Nikon lens on a digital camera.

Statistics
Place: 72 out of 833
Avg (all users): 6.5869
Avg (commenters): 8.0435
Avg (participants): 6.4890
Avg (non-participants): 7.0247
Views since voting: 2379
Views during voting: 623
Votes: 443
Comments: 31
Favorites: 7 (view)

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 04/26/2007 10:14:28 PM
I can honestly say I love this shot, because the voting record shows that I gave it a 9. Beautiful exposure, lighting, contrast, focus and composition. Just gorgeous.
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 12/11/2006 11:45:44 PM
When this showed up in a Challenge I was delighted to give it a 10. I am so very pleased to have the chance to view it again. It is just beautiful.
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 02/01/2006 12:49:12 AM
Thanks to all those who commented--with so many entries it took a real effort to comment. This is one of my favorite shots. It's a little grainy because of the tight cropping. But I like the grain effect as it reminds me of shotting with film! Very limited post processing was needed--great existing background.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/31/2006 03:48:28 PM
beautiful detail in the feathers even though the bg seems noisy
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 01/29/2006 07:26:06 PM
I like the wingspread and the light on the bird's breast the best.
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 01/27/2006 05:27:53 AM
Beautiful image, the preening is an unusual pose but works well, congrats 10
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 01/26/2006 11:56:13 AM
This is a very good image... I love how he is perched on the branch, and so well balanced, while preening himself...Very good shot.....
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 01/26/2006 01:32:56 AM
A top image
So well taken a 10 from me
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 01/24/2006 03:11:40 PM
Beautiful detail
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 01/24/2006 07:39:02 AM
Wonderful plumes and shot
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 01/23/2006 09:00:10 PM
pretty
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 01/23/2006 08:18:27 PM
very crisp and nice but a little grainy in the shadows. You could have used despeckle on the shadows only feel free to PM me if you need more info. the lines, color and composition are beautuful 9 from me :0)
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 01/22/2006 05:03:43 PM
Beautiful... looks like it belongs in National Geographic... great shot :) 10
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 01/22/2006 04:07:31 PM
Has an over-sharpened look to it in my eyes... very strong edges. Great composition and capture though.
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 01/22/2006 10:34:16 AM
Really great wildlife capture!
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 01/21/2006 08:17:23 PM
oh nice looks like national geo. really great. i like the grain/noise also makes it look like its printed on 1 of the old school mags. back when they only shot film. really nice
 01/21/2006 02:59:30 PM
Awesome photo! 9
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 01/20/2006 10:11:12 PM
Holy Moley! That's real nice.
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 01/20/2006 07:41:09 PM
Such a willing subject. What a great photo.
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 01/20/2006 03:38:02 PM
Magic!
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 01/20/2006 09:41:10 AM
Very nice capture. After the challenge you might try playing with curves or a warming filter to see if you can add a bit more morning feel to the light. It looks like its there, but not strongly.
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 01/20/2006 09:05:31 AM
Wonderful detail in this. Good luck.
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 01/20/2006 04:11:39 AM
Nice exposure, should do well
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 01/19/2006 09:05:26 PM
Very beautiful shot, I love the feathers.
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 01/19/2006 07:49:38 PM
Sometimes I just like to come back to a picture to enjoy it again. This image fits that category. I can't score it any higher.
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 01/19/2006 07:15:46 PM
Lovely!
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 01/19/2006 10:42:38 AM
classic!
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 01/19/2006 10:04:20 AM
Excellent capture - I love the detail on the splayed wing and the touch of green on the head.
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 01/19/2006 12:00:58 AM
9 from me...good luck!
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 01/18/2006 03:48:16 AM
pretty photo of a preening bird - say that three times fast! lol Vrey nice detail - sharp as a tack!
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 01/17/2006 10:11:41 PM
Love the detail. Great exposure level on a white subject.
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