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I need a shave and a haircut!


I need a shave and a haircut!
Photo Information
Copyright: Pieter van der Horst (sAner) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma AF 100-300/f4.0 EX APO, B+W 82mm UV-HAZE
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: A day at Avifauna!
Theme(s): 50-60 points chapter 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-01 6:03
Viewed: 1681
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This lovely chap was taken on that beautiful Saturday the 23rd of April 2005 in the Birdspark "Avifauna". A fantastic birdspark.

The ostrich (struthio camelus) is a member of a group of birds known as ratites, that is they are flightless birds without a keel to their breastbone. They are the tallest and heaviest living bird. Most wild ostriches are found in fragmented groups in West, East and South Africa with the majority living in protected game reserves on the east of the continent. They are well adapted to living in dry conditions and are able to survive dehydration of up to 25%. Ostriches have been succesfully domesticated and are now farmed throughout the world, particularly in South Africa, for meat, feathers and leather. The leather goes through a tanning process and is then manufactured into fashion accessories such as boots and bags.

The Ostrich eats almost anything -- mammals, lizards, insects, other birds, fruit, plants, even stones and pieces of metal to aid digestion. Ostrich do not bury their heads in the sand in moments of danger as legend says, but there is still some basis for the myth. Instead of running away, ostrich chicks will often stretch out flat, feigning death.
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You may hit me as hard as you can! Seriously; just write what you think, positive or negative. I can use the lesson and I can really take the criticism. Thank you very much for taking the time to look at and criticize my photo. It is highly appreciated!

Shutter Speed: 1/400
F-stop: f/5.0
Focal length: 263mm
Tripod: no
Flash: no

This was picture nr 3 in the Avifauna series by sAner.
coasties, tinman, marhowie, NitzanCK, slrnovice2, Fisher, carper, elroyie, Luc, dew77, TAZ, liquidsunshine, Esox, PDP, Janice, annagrace, Motrem has marked this note useful
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'Here's lookin' at you Kid". Nice crisp clear, sharp shot of this goofy looking bird. Nice work. Thanks

Hi there. Lovely portrait - maybe a touch light, but not an issue. A beautiful bird and can be very dangerous if you get too close - especially to a mother with chicks. Cheers. Tim

:D I have one of them too.. Mine is just a bit darker. Good head-shot, allthough it might be a bit OE. The details are great.. pin-sharp too :)

I will have to go back.. Itis such a lovely place :D

TFS
Elize

Yes, ostrich portrait close ups are always very funny !

Pieter, Great mugshot of your unkempt curiosity! Good light control & very good details. Love dem buggy eyes..Cute! TFS!

Nice portrait, Pieter.
Good sharpness and Dof, great Pov.
Very cute eyes, a great close-up!

Good work!

Funny bird and very funny title! :)

How dare you say "hit me as hard as you can...I can do with the criticism" and then leave me nothing to criticise - not fair! *grin*. Seriously, lovely image Pieter. He looks kinda grouchy, like he has been disturbed from an afternoon nap. Thanks for posting it for us :)

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2005-05-01 12:46]

Fine details on this ostrich. Excelent portrait and well done on this composition.

Mike

Pucker up, big fella!!!

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2005-05-01 13:24]

Weer een prachtige kop Pieter.
Op koninginnedag heb ik ooit mijn eerste dertig ponder gevangen. Het was mijn eerste vis en meteen mijn eerste dertig ponder, dus ja ik vier het op een andere manier.
Prachtige foto Pieter, schitterende details, fantastische pov, goede dof, puik werk.
gr. Jaap

This a great portrait, Pieter.
I love the expression. Great pose, well composed, good details and colours.
Excellent work.

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2005-05-01 16:03]

Pieter, perfect use of dof.

A funny and very nice shot. The blurred bg highlights the main subject.

Excellent sharpness and pov too.

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-05-01 16:20]

What a funny capture. You did brilliantly with the soft and sharp focus mix. I really like the effect. Well done.
Regards Toni

Thats for sure, haircut it will be :)
Good picture with good composition, excellent details.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12250)
  • [2005-05-01 17:12]

Un beau portrait bien éclairé avec beaucoup de détails.

Félicitations !

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2005-05-01 22:19]

Personal assessment of the photo: excellent.
Very strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you Pieter. I like very much your portraits.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-05-02 1:40]

Hello Pieter!
What a wonderful shot.Lighting,DOF,BG and eye contact are superb.Excellent composition.
TFS...:-)

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-05-02 3:44]

Beau et intéressant portrait pour ce volatile qui a une drôle de tête. Jolies couleurs et bonne netteté dans le plumage.
Very Well Done !

Great shot Pieter,
Very sharp image, excellent details and DOF.
Well composed, BG looks great.
Thanks for posting

I finally made it to London zoo...

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  • Esox Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 239 W: 20 N: 344] (972)
  • [2005-05-02 10:52]

Very interesting one.
Perfect sharpness, efficient DOF wich isolate the subject, working cropping.
Very good work, thanks.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2005-05-02 14:38]

I think he needs to blow his nose. Nice shot Pieter, lovely details and focus. I think a little more room on the left would be nice. Very well done.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-05-05 4:04]

Hey Pieter, I missed this Ostrich of yours. What a beaut mug shot. Just excellent. His hairy head and neck are superb, and he's looking at you so closely. Details and sharpness spot on. TFS.

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  • optic Gold Star Critiquer [C: 322 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-05-06 7:26]

Hello Pieter i like your funny title :-)
you did a great portrait, the sharpness & dof are great, nice colours and light.

Thanks for sharing,

Have a nice day,

Christian

Brilliant sharpness, perfect composition, and I wonder 'What is he thinking?'

So the old "bury your head in the sand" trick is a myth! I always learn something new from you, Pieter! A great capture of this ridiculously silly bird. I took a very similar one some years ago in San Diego and have always treasured it. My only criticism would be that it appears a touch oversharpened; otherwise a perfect POV and fantastic sharpness!

Heel veel dank(!),

Alli

hello:) this is true:D he need it:D great capture:) exellent shot:) I love it:)

rgs

Malgosia

PT;)

Un look terrible et une précision de la tête incroyable. Beaucoup de détails, excellente composition. Good shot!

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