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The Thousand Mile Stare


The Thousand Mile Stare
Photo Information
Copyright: Rob Poole (Rpoole5552) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 88 W: 2 N: 35] (988)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-31
Camera: Nikon D80 Digital SLR
Exposure: f/5.3, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Final Version, Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Monkeys and Apes, Riverbanks Zoological Park, Gorillas [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-08-02 16:56
Viewed: 628
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sometimes animals in captivity seem to show despair and hopelessness. That is what I saw today when photographing
this Lowland Gorilla at Riverbanks Zoo. He just had that thousand mile stare. Maybe I'm wrong. What do you think?

I decided to repost this one and try to improve on some of the issues fellow members commented on. The levels were adjusted. Thanks to all.
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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 52 N: 1139] (4661)
  • [2007-08-02 17:04]

Brilliant shot, amazing sharpness, well done and presented. Compliments and TFS.
Jens.

I look at his eyes and feel like I am looking at a person's eyes. It is creepy yet beautiful and interesting. I like the closeup and the good details you attained in this image. I think the portrait is very well composed and you managed to show us a fine face. I am assuming you took this picture through glass as I can see some sections that look different from others. In any case it is a nice picture. Thanks Rob.

Roberto

It's a repost! I believe it's very hard to control or manipulate a light condition like that! I can't say if of a glass or just the effect of sun...
But anyway the expression is impressive! I agree with you!
I will try if i can do better... No promises... But i will show it in a workshop if it give me satisfaction :)
I circular polarized would probably help a lot that situation !

Hi Rob Poole,

This is a repost but the errors are still there only i think sharpness is improved. Werewolf has given a workshop and i appreciate it but thats not my Fav. Its darkened too much. This picture just needs a little touching to control the lighting affects but will take a lot of time and i want you to do it by your self using my tips so you learn it practically.

Just use burn tool and its setting Range= Midtones and Exposure=50% but didnt posted bcz was not perfect but i bet it will clear the matter. Remember give the touch of the tool only once on a particular place. When you do it let me know.

I hope my critique becomes useful for you.

With best regards,
Muhammad Usman Ali

Monkeys/Apes carry 98.4% of the same DNA that we humans carry. They are so fun to watch b/c they are so much like us. We can find pleasure in watching mirror images of ourselves...without fear of scolding for staring.
Truly great picture. TSF!

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