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Delta_6


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Challenge: Signature Style (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Sigma 70-200mm EX APO Macro1:2.8 DG HSM
Location: Perth Zoo Western Australia
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Aperture: F4.5
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/200 sec
Galleries: Portraiture, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jan 8, 2010

 Melati. Levels layer, selective colour layer then two background copy layers with redynamix applied to them, one in eye catching mode at 49% opacity, the other in ultra contrast mode at 28% opacity, selectively sharpened the eyes with usm at 54% 9.8, cropped, resized, saved for web.

The Sumatran tigers at Perth Zoo are by far my favourite photographic subject and are the subjects of my top 3 scores. This will not make it even close to my top 5 because my recent style has been to tank. And it's frigging well crushing me! Where the hell did my mojo go? If you find it, please send it back to me, I'm begging you!

Statistics
Place: 76 out of 193
Avg (all users): 5.9533
Avg (commenters): 6.8571
Avg (participants): 5.8025
Avg (non-participants): 6.0451
Views since voting: 1317
Views during voting: 395
Votes: 214
Comments: 25
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 01/22/2010 10:44:05 PM
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Um, like art roflmao, I agree that you still have mojo.

Maybe the slight lack of coloration had something to do with it, or maybe there is still a problem with zoo animals amongst the voters. Who knows why scores are the way they are these days.

there's nothing wrong with this image, and we both know it. Sharp, crisp, well positioned in the frame, highlights in the correct spots, and yeah, maybe not enough 'color' in the fur to attract the folks looking for saturation.

Good luck in your next entry. You know you're doing just fine. So do I.
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 01/20/2010 05:13:49 AM
Hey, I thought you were banned! ;-) Lots o' folks guessed you so you obviously nailed your sig. My guess on scoring is that it feels slightly desat'd when I think most tiger shots are injected with bright orange dye. ;-) You still have mojo, dude.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/19/2010 07:13:01 PM
You have found my weakness. Where did you take this picture, and when is the best time for me to steal him/her?

But seriously, this was captured at pretty much what I would assume to be the perfect moment. The depth-of-field, as always, really brings out the important part of the picture; the eyes. 8)
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 01/18/2010 08:46:49 PM
A tiger! Delta_6 perhaps?
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 01/18/2010 12:10:57 PM
This is such a good photo, but it needed a bit more punch, a bit more clarity.
I love the subject, but have the feeling that it is a bit flat.
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 01/18/2010 08:05:35 AM
Well composed and nice and sharp. Cropped a little tight I fell.

Signature Style Guess: [user]Delta6[/user]?
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 01/17/2010 08:43:59 AM
Jedusi the thing that's throwing me off is the frame u usually frame differently but i know u have a zoo nearby so this could be yours..
Will come back.. Haven't voted yet..
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 01/16/2010 05:23:06 PM
delta_6 I assume?
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 01/16/2010 05:04:21 AM
Spot on focus on eyes.
Feels like he IS watching......
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 01/15/2010 11:14:24 PM
Delta_6 is that you???
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 01/15/2010 08:52:11 PM
I love the intensity and awareness of this beautiful Tiger's stare. In this face is the emotion of the wild primeval predator. Eloquent capture.
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 01/15/2010 08:53:24 AM
This is no doubt Delta_6. Great shot
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 01/14/2010 07:17:44 PM
Nice zoo image of a great tiger. Warm season in January means southern hemisphere and a person who has posted several great tiger images. This must be Delta_6 from Perth, Australia. Fine photo!
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 01/14/2010 02:21:38 PM
Is this Delta_6?
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 01/14/2010 10:58:52 AM
could benefit from a touch more contrast and saturation. Needs to be razor sharp to really stand out. good luck
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 01/14/2010 06:34:05 AM
I guess it´s you.. Delta_6. Great shot!
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 01/14/2010 02:06:21 AM
I'm guessing Mak
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 01/13/2010 06:13:51 PM
My guess is Delta_6...am I correct???

Beautiful details and a fine choice of subject! Nice!!!
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 01/13/2010 11:39:54 AM
beautiful detail and i love the softening..makes him seem almost touchable
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 01/13/2010 09:39:10 AM
I think this must be the Delta_6 entry.
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 01/13/2010 09:23:47 AM
OK, Delta6, please don't sic the big kitty on me!
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 01/13/2010 08:29:06 AM
Must be Dave! Look at those eyes! LOL!
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 01/13/2010 01:09:31 AM
After looking at your profile, I'm assuming this is delta_6. =P
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 01/13/2010 01:06:19 AM
great eye contact
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 01/13/2010 12:30:40 AM
Amazing entry, I was just stunned when I opened this,(in a very good way) 10
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