Unnatural, yet so Patagonian

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• manyee (21048)
• [2005-11-23 5:33]
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Hi Radu. Another stunning shot that gives us a peek of nature at the end of the world. Your Patagonia series has been outstanding, and I have enjoyed your photo-essay of your trip. I have learned a lot and have taken the trip vicariously through your eyes and your lens. Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful journey with us. : )

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• red45 (30243)
• [2005-11-23 5:43]

Yeah Rady - very surprising view! Bird recognised rather like African and glaciers. It must be another superb place to visit!

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• cafecrem (9248)
• [2005-11-23 5:47]

Hello Radu!
Just amazing view! It would be great to see that!
You are very lucky visiting so many interesting countries. I envy you.

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• sandpiper2 (14115)
• [2005-11-23 5:52]
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Another stunning shot Radu, who would want a blue sky when we can have these fantastic mountains as a background. You have handled the difficult exposure very well and I think the rhea is well placed. It cetainly gives you a feel for this majestic place.
Enjoying your Patagonia trip very much. I would like to suggest you create a theme and link all the images together in there.
I'm also enjoying the contrast with my desert series, especially this one in comparison to my emu scene. I don't think you get a better comparison of similar birds in vastly differnt landscapes, well done.

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• petrudamsa (2474)
• [2005-11-23 6:31]
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So we should call your series "Ireal Patagonia". Imi place ca e totul natural, fara nu stiu ce garduri de zoo, doar toate orataniile astea in cadrul lor montan, in care se simt acasa. Pe semne ca "strutul" asta te-a observat, caci pare sa o ia la goana in directia opusa!

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• wallhalla15 (13829)
• [2005-11-23 6:55]

Hello Radu!
This a great photo. Great colours, excellent sharpness and POV. A very nice composition. TFS.

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• AnimalExplorer (66)
• [2005-11-23 13:20]

Well here's something that you dont see normally on TN, this is a beautiful landscape shot with the cool rhea to spice things up even more. nice job Radu. ;)

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• hummingbird24 (64)
• [2005-11-23 14:07]

I can't even begin to imagine the joy that you must have felt taking such a photo, in spite of the pitfalls that you mention, Radu!

I'd say a superb BG for this "lesser rhea".

Great work, thank you for sharing it with us.

Blue skies can sometimes be overrated, as in this fine example.

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• jossim (12250)
• [2005-11-23 21:51]

Superbe photo.

Félicitations et merci!

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• klemmg (1719)
• [2005-11-23 23:05]

Excellent composition Radu, but the BG could have done with less exposure, so the colours seem a bit washed out. Difficult to adjust "just right" while chasing the bird, I'll admit! Can your camera be adjusted to underexpose by a factor xy? When shooting birds in front of the sky I found this very helpful.

Regards,
Gabi

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• thistle (9272)
• [2005-11-24 6:38]

This is probably the most unnatural from the whole Patagonian series.
Considering all difficulties this is superb shot. I would maybe said a little more, but I don't want you to explode ;)
I like it very much :)

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• Nico (1313)
• [2005-11-24 7:14]

This a great shot, being a mountain man myself. You did well to capture the ostrich against that bright light of the mountain.

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• krvanheuven (622)
• [2005-11-27 5:49]

Radu,

Great picture. Must have come as a great surprise getting that shot.
Like the composition with the mountains on the background

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• bartove (6222)
• [2005-12-08 11:10]

Another stunning shot Radu, Great work, thank you for sharing it.
Eyal.