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JeniY


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Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
Location: Central Illinois
Date: Sep 1, 2007
Aperture: F9.0
ISO: 500
Shutter: 1/125 Sec.
Galleries: Candid, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Sep 1, 2007

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Comments: 16
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The Endangered Species Carousel at Scovill Zoo in Decatur, Illinois. I used a light Lucis Art filter in the sculpture mode along with the usual basic processing tools.

per request - color version

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09/03/2007 03:02:37 PM
I find that there is no real focal point in this shot. I would have prefered if you had focused more closely on one animal. Technically a wonderful photo.
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09/02/2007 03:06:46 PM
How cool that they have a carousel devoted to the endangered animals. Love the dots, lines and various tones the whole thing creates.
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09/02/2007 03:02:02 PM
Busy picture which I think the b+w contrast does jutice to, I really like the tones....it brings the detail out in the metal work....very nice.
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09/02/2007 07:57:01 AM
Impactful conversion on a very busy subject - I say you've handled it beautifully.

My only beef would be the frame - don't think it needs it.
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09/02/2007 03:31:40 AM
Lovely detail and great job processing. Would love to see the color version. Your B&W is great but IMHO does not do this beautiful carousel justice.
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09/02/2007 12:40:56 AM
This is totally awesome, and what a wonderful capture, and the processing is excellent, I just love it..... Excelleny IMO.....
I really think you done this one the best it could ever be.....
Thanks for sharing it with us.....
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09/01/2007 11:44:15 PM
The high contrast defines each part really well. Looks great!
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09/01/2007 09:12:57 PM
Love all the deatil but at the same time find it hard to focus on any one element at a time. Technically, this is still an amazing photo.
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09/01/2007 09:04:19 PM
I think the bright and high key like conversion on this really adds to the Carnival like feeling of the carousel. Like being a kid and not knowing where to look with all the bright lights and activities going on. Great job!
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09/01/2007 08:52:52 PM
The B&W conversion and post-processing is amazing, technically, I cannot say anything, it is perfect. I just think carousels deserve color to help focus the eye and convey all their livelyness.

By the way... what's a Lucis Art filter?
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09/01/2007 08:11:09 PM
Would love to see what this would look like in color, being as a carousel is very lively and fun. But this would work well in like an antiques thing. does that make sense? well, anywho. its great.
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09/01/2007 07:29:16 PM
Technically, this is a great photo -- very clear and a nice b&w conversion. However, IMNSHO, it's not the best choice for b&w. There's so much going on that those really cool animals don't stand out the way they deserve. I think color would help. As I said, this is my opinion and worth what you are paying for it. I love carousels.

Afterthought: I wonder how really close-ups, with a lot of bokeh, of some of the animal faces/heads would be,
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09/01/2007 06:34:06 PM
Beautiful definition here. Would make a good illustration for a carousel publication since it shows such complete detail.
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09/01/2007 05:37:29 PM
It's a busy photo, but not much public.
Have to find out what a Lucis Art filter is, but this looks nice.

Much contrast, but not very dramatic light.
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09/01/2007 05:33:34 PM
What a neat idea for a carousel! I love the way you captured it also. The cheetah (or jaguar or whatever it is) stands out nicely, my eye went straight to it. Great job.
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09/01/2007 05:27:10 PM
I like the feel of the picture but it is very busy so you don't know where to look. Cool processing..good job.
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