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"Beauty of whatever kind...invariably excites the sensitive soul...."
"Beauty of whatever kind...invariably excites the sensitive soul...."
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Challenge: Edgar Allan Poe (Expert Editing)
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
Location: Al Ain Zoo, UAE
Date: Oct 29, 2011
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 320
Shutter: 1/80 sec
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Nov 3, 2011

 Edgar Allan Poe's "Rationale of Verse". Had used 70-200mm with teleconverter to be able to zoom on the subject. Had not done expert editing. Just used photoshop and lightroom to do basic vibrance, contrast/brightness, clarity,had used layers and masks.

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/07/2011 09:38:00 PM
this is just cuteness, who has had a wee too much vino! 9
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 11/05/2011 01:23:51 PM
Not really suitable for the challenge,but a good looking animal.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 11/04/2011 10:43:26 PM
Awwwwwww. I adore these little guys.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
OM System OM-1
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 11/04/2011 08:05:30 PM
I don't get a feel of Edgar Poe's work in this shot...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/04/2011 11:28:43 AM
Nice and sharp, but could use more backround blur as well as being a bit more centered.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 11/04/2011 12:22:35 AM
Cute little guy!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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