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The Petting Zoo
The Petting Zoo
IreneM


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Challenge: Promote Your Zoo (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Location: Local Petting Zoo
Date: Jun 7, 2009
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/400 s
Galleries: Portraiture, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jun 7, 2009

 I definitely wanted to get something for this challenge but didn’t have the time to go to one of the bigger zoos which are quite a drive away from us. However, we have a petting zoo not too far away, so that had to do.
Did loads of shots but the expression on this very good looking sheeps face really did it for me ;-)
The score was at 6.7 for the first day and a half, then it slowly went down to 6.5/6.4 were it stayed the whole week.
Thanks so much for the super score and comments. This shoot was so much fun, I must go out more often ;-)

Statistics
Place: 17 out of 87
Avg (all users): 6.4303
Avg (commenters): 7.8889
Avg (participants): 6.3542
Avg (non-participants): 6.4615
Views since voting: 2296
Views during voting: 356
Votes: 165
Comments: 16
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 06/15/2009 11:56:33 PM
I had this sheep pegged as a SandyP image. That's a compliment since she's good with animals. Well, and with people, too. :)

What I'm trying to say, in my bumbling way, is:

I like this, Irene.

It's very well done. Friendly and sharp. :)

And I love his smile and the twinkle in his eye. He appears to have a secret.

Message edited by author 2009-06-15 23:57:13.
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Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S
 06/15/2009 01:49:14 PM
Where are the water drops!? I need to see water drops!

Really good work Irene. This is so lovely and has such a nice warm feel to it - perfect for a petting zoo ad
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 06/15/2009 01:33:24 PM
Originally posted by andrewt:
The clarity and the facial expression of the sheep really makes the shot.

Thanks Andrew. My husband said this sheep is the Mona Lisa of the animal world ;-)

Message edited by author 2009-06-15 13:36:16.
Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
 06/15/2009 12:28:48 PM
Super shot Irene. No idea this was yours. As I commented earlier, fantastic clarity. The clarity and the facial expression of the sheep really makes the shot.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
 06/15/2009 12:24:31 AM
such a brilliant shot .. such a brilliant poster .. congrats irene on something BRILLIANT .. !!!..:)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8
 06/14/2009 05:15:04 PM
That is one cute sheep!!! Looks very soft and cuddly.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm x100
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 06/14/2009 10:53:01 AM
I love the expression. Good ad. My top 3
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Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
Canon TC-DC58B 1.5x Tele Converter
06/13/2009 11:38:12 AM
I thought Old MacDonald had a farm? Oh, I see...! He needs to have a 'Zoo' for this challenge...I won't tell! ]:>) Super nice focus...
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Nikon D4s
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 06/12/2009 11:49:07 PM
Cute
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Olympus OM-D E-M5
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
 06/12/2009 04:53:00 AM
Nicely captured and good promotional poster.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 06/11/2009 03:07:34 PM
Cute!! Good look from your model, nice smile, and love the curly fur! Nice sentiment about the hug, too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM
 06/09/2009 09:58:52 AM
Nice sharp image. Well done
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 06/08/2009 05:15:38 PM
Lovely textural detail - I feel like I could reach out and touch him/her
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 6s+
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 06/08/2009 12:38:56 PM
Great job. I love the message, and the image is beautiful.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
 06/08/2009 10:50:17 AM
lol, love the face, lol, 8
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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
 06/08/2009 08:49:50 AM
Fantastic clarity !!! I really feel the white text spoils the overall shot. 9
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