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The Poor Bird Never Saw the End Coming
The Poor Bird Never Saw the End Coming
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: End (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D
Location: kitchen of my home, La Jolla Ca 92037
Date: Jan 31, 2009
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 350
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Feb 2, 2009

 A humming bird became confused by our skylight, and couldn't leave. I then noticed our cat watching him, and realized that I had my "Ending" shot. We saved the bird after the shot was taken.

Statistics
Place: 116 out of 146
Avg (all users): 4.4754
Avg (commenters): 5.2500
Avg (participants): 4.1698
Avg (non-participants): 4.6000
Views since voting: 801
Views during voting: 274
Votes: 183
Comments: 5
Favorites: 0

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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 02/16/2009 12:49:02 PM
Hi,
A nice image & it fits well with the challenge. I like the composition, think it is well done. You made nice use of the dof but it seems a bit blownout & the shine off the sink is a major distraction. The cat seems a bit over exposed also thou it has some texture it lacks detail. Most of this it seems can be corrected by a 1/2 to a full stop down in exposeure. Imho this would have improved the image vastly & it would have scored much higher.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Olympus FE-180
 02/09/2009 10:47:35 AM
My cat has givin different critters this look often. I love how you captured it. Clever title as well :]
Canon EOS-40D
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon
 02/08/2009 05:32:47 PM
Nice DOF on the cat but background blow-outs spoils what could have been a much better shot.
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
 02/05/2009 12:54:12 PM
One of the best in the challenge. Absolutely stunning image of this incredible animal and beautifully composed. The look in it's eyes has been captured in a exceptional way and one can feel the powerful emotions of the hunter as he /she closes in for the kill. The challenge theme "The End" is mirrored here perfectly. The lighting is brilliant and the image displays a full range of tones and fantastic detail. A masterwork in every way. Should definitely ribbon imo
Nikon D60
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR
 02/04/2009 10:36:10 PM
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