My intent in shooting at the local zoo was to emphasize how distant, separted and unnatural the zoo experience often becomes. I usually have the sense that we are the human parade that brings the animals their most common entertainment in the zoo environment. Who's watching whom?
Bird is a Florida Sandhill Crane (grus canadensis pratensis)
levels - increased saturation on a limited range of yellows to bring out the eye color - clone to remove a dust spont and a speck near the bird's neck - resize - USM 120/75/0 - save for web - folcal length 170mm (on a 75-300 zoom)
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I love the way the wire fence frames the eyes. We are left with a strong impression that the bird is a sentient being and that she sits flightless but safe behind this fence sadly dreaming of a wide open range. For the first minute I spent with this photo I strongly resented that the wire cut off her beak. And then I discovered that this sentiment somehow put me metaphorically on the same side of the fence as the captive. Now all I can say is Bravo. It's brilliant.
This one really catches my eye. I think I might have cropped it with just the rectangle that the subject is in. The lower area with the beak detracts. Great eyes!
Since I am lacking in technical skills, I cannot give helpful comments. I am strictly a photo buff who is trying to improve, but as to telling you what is wrong or right, I am in no position to say. I am simply voting based on whether I like the picture or not. Sorry, maybe someday I will be able to give helpful advice
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