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the warrior


the warrior
Photo Information
Copyright: Chris Buxton (windancer) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 22 W: 0 N: 92] (597)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon 70-200/2.8
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/160 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-08-28 10:45
Viewed: 1217
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The fastest bird in the world is how I will always remember this bird. Grade 2 research project on birds and there was quite a controversy about which bird was the fastest. Swallows are fast but in a dive the peregrine falcon wins out! Important issues discussed during gr.2 recess! I got this shot at a wildlife refuge in Washington State, this warrior was recovering from injury and teaching those their a little bit about the history of pesticides and their effect on egg durability. A beautiful bird and I was able to get my fill of photos with tripod from relatively close range. A great idea to find such a rehab center in your area!
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Nice shot! You've captured this Peregrine very well. Focus is spot on, and there's plenty of detail in the plumage too. Background is nicely in bokeh and provides a good contrast to your subject. About the only thing I might consider is a little negative exposure compensation, since the right hand side of the neck looks a little overexposed to me. Other than that minor nit it's a really pleasing image. Well captured :-D

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2005-08-28 13:02]

What a superb and interesting bird that you have well captured ! This portrait is impressive. Composition, colors, details and sharpness are very good ! Thanks for sharing Chris.

What a superb and interesting bird that you have well captured ! The sharpnes and colour are amazing. One favorites!!!!!

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  • Lia Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 60 W: 17 N: 137] (968)
  • [2005-08-28 16:11]

Hi Chris,
apart from good detail, colour and sharpness, the interesting POV makes this shot.
Gr Lia

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2005-08-28 17:46]

Excellent composition, good detail and colour. I can see you in its eye! Blurred BG puts the focus on the portrait of this beauty. Excellent!
Regards,
Gabi

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1169] (6448)
  • [2005-08-28 18:04]

Excellent exposure, great pose.
TFS!

Nice one, Chris! The pose with the head slightly tilted is classic! The detail is excellent and I like the soft BG since it emphasizes the bird. Well done! Thanks for sharing this beauty. :-)

Such a GREAT shot!
Very difficult to do!
Well done!
Very good sharpness!
Beautiful colors!
5* photo!

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3103 W: 234 N: 5930] (20016)
  • [2005-08-29 0:30]

A beauty, Chris. Very sharp details, rich colors, and perfectly exposed. I love the pose, and the composition. Well done and TFS. : )

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1648 W: 79 N: 1438] (4742)
  • [2005-08-29 2:30]

Great portrait! The colors are good and the details are very sharp. Well composed, good POV & DOF. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Hi Chris

Superb shot. Nice pose with the head turn. Good catchlight and colours. Well done. Thanks.

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