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Peacock


Peacock
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2712 W: 78 N: 7405] (30145)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), 70-200f2.8L IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-20 5:49
Viewed: 821
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I used the dodge tool to lighten a bit the darker bluish colours.
Concerning the composition, I wanted to have the eye and beak as well as the subtle crest to be in focus i.d. sharp.
Further on I tried to have the 'turn', I mean the blue part going into the yellowish tail to be in the image.
I do not like the dark part in the upper right corner.
Weather conditions were sunny.



Wiki:
The term peafowl can refer to the two species of bird in the genus Pavo of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. They are best known for the male's extravagant tail, which it displays as part of courtship. The male is called a peacock, the female a peahen. Although commonly used, peacock is an incorrect term to refer to both sexes. The peahen is brown.

Properties:
Camera Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Shooting Date/Time
17/02/2007 14:17:05
Shooting Mode
Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/125
Av( Aperture Value )
8.0
Metering Mode
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
70.0 - 200.0mm
Focal Length
200.0mm

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2007-02-20 5:58]

Hi Annick,
The dark part in the upper right corner seems ok to me. Vibrant colors are eyecatching. I liked your POV and composition choice a lot.
Have a vibrant and colorful day :o)
TFS
Selen

Hi Annick,
Nice photo of this Peacocks head. A little use of the burn tool on the white cheek flash and the beak could possibly have brought the detail out. I see what you mean about the dark bit on the right but it is not too intrusive. You should get out of the zoo and into a hide!!
Regards,
Peter

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2007-02-20 6:22]

Hola Annick,
que bellos colores y genial composición...
iluminación genial, y pov agradable, saludos

hi annick,
nice capture full of colours specially the metalic blue & green,
well composed shot,nice sharpness,
tfs & regards
pankaj

A lovely shot the details are nice colours are amazing and the sun angle is good giving some lovely contrast tfs rgds Necip.

Vibrant is the word for this Annick!

Those metallic blues are awesome. I like the side profile on this guy, gives us a better look at his markings. I think the composition works well.
Good job overall I don't think the dark corner is ideal but does not detract so much from the subject.

Regards
Simon

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2007-02-20 7:54]

Hi Annick,
Very fine portrait of this Peacock, you have shown off the bright colors of his plummage very well and with great details. Thanks for sharing.
Rick

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 653] (3307)
  • [2007-02-20 8:17]

Hi Annick,
Great catch of this wonderfull peacock, the blue is really blue, fully detailed and as you write the dark corner did not disturb me at all.
TFS
Vivian

Cześć Annick,
Super portret, niesamowity kolor i kompozycja. Very nice.
Regards from Poland - BratAni

bonjour annick
les couleurs et reflets sont spectaculaire sur cette photo.
netteté et details au rendez vous.
super.
laurent

Great shot Annick,
Excellent profile portrait with all those feathers in just the right places :)
Very well done.

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  • tomcezar Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 195 W: 0 N: 258] (1631)
  • [2007-02-20 13:56]

Very brilliant colours. Nice portret of peacock. Very colourfull bird. Best regards, Cezar T.

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 372 W: 0 N: 719] (3295)
  • [2007-02-20 15:11]

Bonjour Annick
Brillantissime, haute en couleurs, netteté parfaite
Bravo
Amicalement Robi

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2007-02-20 15:22]

Hi Annick

Great shot, a really nice composition and pose, I like the way the Blue Head and Shoulders are framed by the BG of the Tail Feathers, very nice colours and superb details too.

Hilary :o)

Hi Annick,
Very nice capture! I really like the colours and the details on this shot. The composition and POV are excellent. Great job again... ;-)
TFS
Stéph

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-02-21 9:28]

Hello Annick,
Beautiful capture of this colourful peacock.POV,framing and visual impact are excellent.
TFS..:-)

Hello Annick !
These blue Peacocks are truly magnificent birds ! I love the blue metallic color. Excellent details on the face and the feathers, beautiful composition and POV, nice frame. It>#a real pleasure for the eye. Very well done !
valerie.

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