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duprey26
May-11-2007, 09:38 AM
Shot at a pond within a zoo. Wild, but clearly protected. Comments and Criticism welcome.
http://dupesphotog.smugmug.com/photos/151469635-L.jpg
bfjr
May-11-2007, 02:54 PM
I you had not mentioned Zoo I would of never known, and that
is good :thumb

Keeping the reflection in frame also good :thumb

Being at Dgrin, very COOL !! :clap

Welcome :D
Maestro
May-11-2007, 03:35 PM
Great first post. C & C? Well, the branches in the foreground sort of distract from the subject and, at least on my monitor, it seems a tad dark and soft, but really it is fine shot. Perhaps if you had moved slightly to the left in composing the shot, you could have escaped those branches, but I realize that in a zoo your movement is limited.

You have some nice details showing up. I hope to see more of your pics soon. Welcome. :thumb
Harryb
May-11-2007, 10:09 PM
Great first post. C & C? Well, the branches in the foreground sort of distract from the subject and, at least on my monitor, it seems a tad dark and soft, but really it is fine shot. Perhaps if you had moved slightly to the left in composing the shot, you could have escaped those branches, but I realize that in a zoo your movement is limited.

You have some nice details showing up. I hope to see more of your pics soon. Welcome. :thumb

:agree

Welcome to Dgrin and I hope to see more of your shots :wave
dbaker1221
May-12-2007, 03:37 AM
good capture!!! if you can't tell in the pic. that is at the zoo, don't tell em!!!!:clap :D
duprey26
May-12-2007, 05:50 PM
Actually, I should clarify. While I was technically within the confines of a zoo, this shot was NOT taken at one of the exhibits, but rather at a pond that was on the zoo property. I was able to move around the pond to get a good shot. This bird, along with several wood ducks, and other waterfowl were there of there own volition, and free to fly away if threatened. The pond was actually one of the least visited areas of the zoo, which aided in getting a good shot.
dallas
May-13-2007, 11:05 AM
Welcome to Dgrin. Very good first post, and my only comment would be to try and shoot when there is less contrast in the light, especially on a dark and light colored bird. Nice image. :thumb