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The Variations of a Flamingo's Plumage
The Variations of a Flamingo's Plumage
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: National Geographic II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: san francisco
Date: Jun 30, 2011
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/1000
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jun 30, 2011

 convert from RAW, viveza 2, sharpen, sfw
(first time using CS 5.1)
Wow, yes, a personal best and a grand finish in this enormously difficult Challenge that makes me smile and smile.

Thank you, everyone.

Statistics
Place: 6 out of 117
Avg (all users): 6.8971
Avg (commenters): 7.6000
Avg (participants): 6.7170
Avg (non-participants): 7.0120
Views since voting: 2929
Views during voting: 273
Votes: 136
Comments: 17
Favorites: 3 (view)

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Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
 07/18/2014 11:54:06 AM
I told my self that I was gonna only bomb the portfolio pix, but couldn't help it, this is one of my all time fav DPC shots...
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
 07/09/2011 04:46:26 AM
Stunning shot Alice, very well done. Congrats on this nice place :D
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Sony Alpha a1 II
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
 07/08/2011 09:39:51 AM
Absolutely stunning!! Congrats on the top 10!! It was a 9 from me. :)
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Nikon D800
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Nikon
 07/08/2011 04:48:33 AM
Well done on your finish. Well deserved. Not all 70-300mm "basic-kit" zooms should be discounted when placed in the right hands ;)
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon
 07/08/2011 12:39:55 AM
Beautiful! Congrats on top 10 and your new personal best!
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Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 07/08/2011 12:23:45 AM
Lovely shot, congratulations on the HM.
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Sony Alpha a7 II
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
 07/08/2011 12:11:46 AM
Great shot, Alice, and congratulations on the top 10 finish and PB.
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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
 07/08/2011 12:08:02 AM
Whoa, great finish Alice! A personal best! Hurray for CS5!

Message edited by author 2011-07-08 00:08:46.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 07/05/2011 09:37:20 PM
Wow. Fabulous! I love that color against the black background!

WELL DONE!!



I may or may not be voting, so please do not equate my comment with any score.
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Nikon D800
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Nikon
 07/05/2011 07:20:44 AM
We are not worthy! Superb image with exasperating detail. Love the framing. The BG is extremely well handled (It's in a zoo right? Not unusual for NG) and lets the main subject pop in 3D reality. Perhaps this was achieved in PP or merely with superb exposure technique. i.e. -0.5 EV. Be wary if submitting to NG if you have PP the image. Publishable? Definitely. Perhaps a tiny bit more crispness on the head, beak and eyes but overall, high marks. 10.
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Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 07/04/2011 08:25:30 PM
A true Moulin Rouge act! A great shot. NG, anytime.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9
 07/04/2011 05:48:46 PM
i say a 10. Lovely pic!!
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 07/02/2011 11:26:40 PM
Gorgeous against the black background! The detail in the feathers is stunning.
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Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
 07/02/2011 04:51:21 PM
Vivid!!!
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 07/02/2011 12:50:58 AM
Splendid. Flamingos are SO photogenic.
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 07/01/2011 04:29:43 PM
Like a living pompom. Love their colors!!!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 07/01/2011 07:59:21 AM
What a fantastic photo. My favorite. Great job. 10
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