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American Bald Eagle
American Bald Eagle
sfmorris


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Triptych II (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II
Location: Memphis Zoo
Date: Apr 28, 2007
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: Apr 29, 2007

Images taken at the Memphis Zoo. Adjusted levels, cropped, and resized in PS C2.

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Place: 78 out of 244
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Avg (commenters): 6.3750
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Views since voting: 988
Views during voting: 361
Votes: 215
Comments: 10
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05/07/2007 11:46:19 AM
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, you have done well, I think, in all three pictures. The eagle's head fills the framely nicely, and "sits" in such a way as to give the viewer a "direction" to go once they've looked at the picture.

The series is also good as it seems to show a progression of the bird turning its head. Unfortunately, I think the smallness of the pictures is a bit of a detraction in that we can't see a lot of detail on the bird. Another possibility may have been to include different shots of the bird, instead of just the head, and arranged them in such a way that more detail could be shown. This may have also added to the "story" or interest of the shot as well.

Technically, the shots seem to have good exposure, focus, etc. There are enough shadows to give some depth to the shot, but they aren't harsh. The colors are subtle, but fitting.

Overall, I think it is a nice series of pictures, and really captures the intensity of the bird well.

If I need to further clarify or explain myself, please feel free to contact me.

Karma
 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/05/2007 04:59:57 AM
Nice image, just lacks a bit of wow.
05/04/2007 12:25:38 AM
I think you may have benefited by trying to have the images larger. With the small pictures it seems to me we are missing out on the details of the animal.
05/03/2007 11:10:07 PM
better if you had all 3 angles
05/03/2007 07:46:26 AM
good captures.
but not enough varience in their poses.
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05/02/2007 02:36:35 AM
Great set - Lovely images but maybe a little variety could have helped.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/30/2007 09:10:42 PM
Expert capture and presentation.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/30/2007 10:24:50 AM
Great...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/30/2007 05:57:11 AM
Very beautiful!!
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04/30/2007 02:00:53 AM
very Nice I like all the different angles
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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