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Looking into the Mirror


Looking into the Mirror
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Wajngarten (otherpete) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 91 W: 0 N: 85] (623)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-24
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon 70-200mm F/2.8L IS + EF 2X II Ext
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/30 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-25 3:01
Viewed: 348
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This pelican was standing out on a limb and appeared to be mesmerised by his own reflection.

The photo was taken at a local park (Jells Park), the light was poor as the late winter sun was setting.

The photo isn't sharp (unfortunately) and I was reluctant to post it. The softness of the tufts of grass in the background inconjuction with the softness in the detail of the pelican added to the mood of the moment, so I thought it was worth the post.

I am curious what people's opinions are on this sort of approach, comments most welcome.
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  • Great 
  • guava Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 58 W: 19 N: 17] (654)
  • [2008-05-25 3:15]

hello!

would be nice to sharpen it a bit and make the bird less white, if it's possible.

but in other respects it's an interesting reflective photo and perefect composition.

regards,
Lena

Hi Peter,
Maybe the bird is thinking about a nose-correction or so. :-)
Eye catching composition. Good dof and pov. Alltogether worth to post, indeed.
greetings,
Joop!

Hi Peter,
Yes, it is a bit too soft but the attitute of the bird makes it worth the upload...
The background is really, really nice as well...
And I am not very keen on WS but I uploaded one...Hope you don't mind...TFS, Marta

  • Great 
  • hbs Silver Star Critiquer [C: 32 W: 0 N: 0] (97)
  • [2008-05-25 4:54]

Hi
You caught the big bird in bathroom
Nice moment
TFS
HBS

Hi Peter,
what a mirror effect, what a compo,
superb one,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

Hi Peter,
nice picture, i like the position of the bird and the reflection. Could do maybe with a bit more colour..
Thanks. LuDivine

Peter Hi:
Wonderful presentations here. I understand your concerns but I am very happy you allowed us the opportunity to see this image. Very nice work.
Larry
USA
TFS!

  • Great 
  • tafa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 141 W: 3 N: 113] (1269)
  • [2008-06-06 0:00]

splendid view with fascinating reflections and fantastic colors, I like a lot

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