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Groundhog Cubs Enjoying the Sun


Groundhog Cubs Enjoying the Sun
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Copyright: Traci Spencer (spencertraci) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 28 W: 0 N: 20] (80)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-21
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ20
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-28 10:01
Viewed: 1785
Points: 7
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
There were three baby groundhogs playing and eating in a field near our picnic at Armco Park near Lebanon, Springboro, and Middletown, OH. I was only able to capture two of the babies together in a photo--they are so quick! Groundhogs are usually born in mid-April or May and by July they are able to go out on their own, however I did not see the mother anywhere close by (which surprised me). These babies must have been less than a month old because they are the smallest I have ever seen. The size of the litter is usually anywhere from 4 to 9 babies. A baby groundhog is called a kit or a cub. The average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally weighs anywhere from 12 to 15 pounds so these little guys have some growing to do this summer.
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Very beautiful composition. Even though the picture needs a bit more of sharpness, I appreciate your idea. The colours are excellent and the subjects very cute. Well done!

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  • nofer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1219 W: 367 N: 805] (2225)
  • [2005-08-18 22:16]

Composição muito boa, notas também.
Cores boas.
Nitidez boa.
Profundidade boa.
TFS
Reynaldo

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  • NINIX Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 164 W: 48 N: 328] (2768)
  • [2005-08-19 6:28]

Hi Traci,

Beautifull capture you made.
I think it even can be better when you cropp it a bit , increase the sharpness and contrast. But this version is allready very interesting.

Thanks,

Hendrik

You have a good comp, the subjects just need to be a bit sharper, try increasing the sharpness by 2 pixel radius at about 75%. I would also increase highights and reduce saturation just a bit to bright down the exposure.

Greg

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