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soaking it up
soaking it up
krnodil


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Challenge: Free Study 2007-08 (Expert Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM
Location: National Zoo, Washington, DC
Date: Aug 18, 2007
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/4000s
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: Aug 18, 2007

 A prairie dog, sunning himself into a stupor.


I'm really proud of this shot - I saw it, thought about it, framed it and got it. No cropping done afterwards. That doesn't happen as often as I would like, but it happened here, and that's why it's my best of August. :)

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post-challenge:
For me, this shot is about the prairie dog and his shadow - the shadow is a crucial part of the image, and an intended part of the composition.

Shot outdoors at a zoo in natural light. This was about 9:30 in the morning, bright sun, shining in from the right. No flash was used.

Statistics
Place: 293 out of 503
Avg (all users): 5.6467
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
Avg (participants): 5.6810
Avg (non-participants): 5.5294
Views since voting: 749
Views during voting: 204
Votes: 150
Comments: 9
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 09/14/2007 12:00:24 PM
Score be damned, this totally rocks. I just love the sense of contentment and enjoyment presented here. It makes me smile!
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 09/11/2007 12:25:10 PM
He's so cute! It's almost like he is meditating in the sun. Love the shadow too. Great perspective for this shot - it's like we are at his level, enjoying the sun with him.
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 09/08/2007 01:26:59 PM
It's wonderful for you to have achieved exactly what you set out to do. Congratulations on a well composed shot. I think his somber expression is a hoot. I really enjoy looking at this little creature. The focus and DOF are great.
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 09/08/2007 06:55:18 AM
Actually I think the use of the strong sideways light and dof to separate the prairie dog from the same color background is very good. Such a strange pose for the little critter.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/06/2007 09:52:24 AM
Cute little guy. Would like a little more detail in the eye, if possible.
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 09/05/2007 10:56:02 AM
There is something very unattural about the lighting, guess it´s taken at a zoo indoors or did you actually use an off camera flash from the right to light this? Anyway, the harsh lighting and shadow just don´t seem to fit with this image in my opinion.
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 09/04/2007 09:52:45 AM
Great capture! I like how you have not cropped the shadow. Good work.
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 09/03/2007 06:09:03 PM
Nice cute shot, his chest is a bit blown out but nice dof. I think I would prefer him to be looking in to the shot,
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 09/01/2007 04:42:31 AM
This would have been nicer if you'd cropped the critter to the left third IMHO.
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