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Z O O L A N D E R


Z O O L A N D E R
Photo Information
Copyright: Fred NEF (Freddie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1566 W: 125 N: 1167] (6273)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11
Categories: Daily Life, Humorous, Nature, Artwork, Decisive Moment, Pets, Friends/Family, Mood, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-04 2:14
Viewed: 587
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Z O O L A N D E R
Hi TL! This is a snapshot of Berlin Zoo, home of Knut, the most famous Polar Bear. Although now, he's not as cute as in his world debut in July, see the comparison HERE, he has raised funds for other animals in the zoo and raised awareness on wildlife protection, even ozone depletion. He'll be 1 year old tomorrow :)

I just chose the title because Zoolander is one of the wackiest and craziest movies that I know :)

Composition:
Model: Canon PowerShot A620
Exposure Time: 1/50
F-Stop: f/3.5
Focal Length: 17342/1000 mm
Metering Mode: Pattern

Pp work: Technique to soften washed out, overexposed sky...
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3
1. triplicate Layer
2. top Layer, cutout washed out (very white) sky
3. middle layer, fill the entire picture with sky-blue color, turn opacity to 50%
4. flatten all 3 Layers
5. duplicate Layer
6. add border by canvass size
7. blur the sides, add text
8. flatten Layers
9. resize and sharpen > resize for TL

Quotes of the Day:
"Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty." -Derek Zoolander a.k.a. Ben Stiller :)

"I can Dere-lick my own b*lls, thank you very much." -Derek Zoolander a.k.a. Ben Stiller
Refugee, yanm, hcvvmk, shelbeesmom, joopschotsman has marked this note useful
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To joopschotsman: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-06 22:30
To JohnTulip: Thanks!Freddie 1 12-05 17:09
To yanm: Thanks!Freddie 1 12-04 05:41
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What a great capture of this picturesque zooo Freddie.
Its kind of a snapshot,yet so much more.
Very nicely composed,with two woolly brown Alpaca like things and some peoples.
Very nice shot.
Cheers
Steve

(You say that your quotes don't necessarily reflect your own opinion.This one presents an interesting concept though.I wish I were as flexible;)

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 530 W: 40 N: 690] (7251)
  • [2007-12-04 3:50]
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A colourful scene. You can lessen the sharpen a little as its a little too much for me. And perhaps a little more crop from the top ? It will make a better landscape format imo

Yan

Belle capture de l'évèmnement
les couleurs sont vives . les gens sont en action ,bien démontré. Bravo Réal. Perfect for me this posting.
Ray

hie Fred,

So you went to Berlin this time. Very beautiful and colorful photo you have at the berlin Zoo. Well balance composition as well as color.

TFS

Hong

une très belle présentation,
couleurs chaudes,
beau cadrage
Nad

Beautiful colors and details here Freddie! Nice shot of this zoo! Reminds me of the San Antonio Zoo!
B-)
Linda

Fred
Beautiful capture.
Nice colors, composition and details. TFS

John

Superb shot Freddie, great color and clarity.
There are so many interesting going on this photo.
Well done!
- Vincent

Hi Fred,
The sky is repaired professionally !
Great colorful photo. I like the composition and colors. Splendid ! Very good note too.
greetings,
Joop!

Fred,
This is a great shot, the color is beautiful, and all the interesting subjects. Nice photo. TFS
Donna:o)

Nice colour Freddie regardless of what seemed a gloomy day. Well composed, good detail and well presented. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Windwarde and MiliMili I’

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