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Disturbing the Still Waters
Disturbing the Still Waters
BrianR


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Challenge: Free Study 2009-04 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III
Date: Apr 23, 2009
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/1250
Date Uploaded: Apr 25, 2009

 Come Back Here

Taken at the local botanical gardens, went down to actually take a few photos of a larger bird in flight, these little fellows put on a show that I believed fitted the challenge with more motion shown in their actions rather than a bird showing open wings whilst flying.
Used the large lens as they were on the opposite side of the lake when playing around, this was hand held not knowing if I had got a clearly focused shot.

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After starting at 4.2, the climb is too steep for FS photos, even with a clean sharp action shot barely made the 5's.
Than you Tom for your comment.

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 05/08/2009 09:42:41 AM
A good animals in action shot which probably suffered coming straight after that theme. To be perfectly honest, I didn't even notice the duck in the others wake... perhaps a different title may have directed to viewer to that detail which may have helped to keep the viewer engaged in the image a moment or two longer. I like the border and think it helps this image.
 05/08/2009 06:26:24 AM
Very good action indeed - that back fellow looks like he's getting swamped in the wake of the front one!
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05/03/2009 05:07:01 PM
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. A good entry into the challenge.
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