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Submitted: November 25, 2009
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Make:CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Model:EX-V8
Shutter Speed:1/250 second
Aperture:F/6.5
Focal Length:44 mm
ISO Speed:50
Date Taken:Sep 6, 2009, 11:54:54 AM

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I Look Digitalby ~LyDeea

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Birds

Location: Maksimir, Zagreb ZOO, Croatia
Camera: Casio Exilim V8
Lens: F3.4 (W) - 5.3 (T), f = 6.3 (W) - 44.1 mm (T) (equivalent to approx. 38 - 266 mm for 35 mm cameras), 12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lens
Year: 2009.

_{This is my first Daily Deviation ever! A huge thanks to `kkart for both suggesting & featuring it}
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Given 2010-01-07

I Look Digital by *LyDeea Fine Art Nature Photography. To me, that is what I see when I see this, something completely unique and exceptional that goes beyond being a photograph of a bird, and makes it stand out amongst it's own. This is the kind of work I can see on walls of art galleries, printed large. The tonal range in the whites and grays really are done just right, capturing a beautiful spectrum of contrast. A very stunning photograph. ( Featured by `kkart )

Critique by =jon-rista Jan 3, 2010, 2:31:29 PM

What a truly astonishing photo. The choice of black and whit here could not have been better made, as I think it really brings this photo into that upper-echelon class.

I think having the bird against a sheer black background was a superb choice, as it not only focuses your attention on the bird. It also heightens the details of the beautiful creature. Contrast is excellent throughout, with great tonal range, you notice details that I think you would rarely see in color.

High quality shot here, the kind you expect from a true professional. I would honestly love to see a large-format print of this, as so much detail is lost when scaled down for such digital presentation as this.

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Critique by ~C-Hass Jan 3, 2010, 1:17:50 PM

I gotta say that is one unique, original, impressive and unusual shot!
We rarely see such birds photographed the way you photographed this one, and that really amazes me.
On the other hand, the use of black and white which is a beautiful touch and makes your subject stand out, and gives beautiful contrast.
The framing of your subject is really good, well thought of and nicely done.
However, there are two things bothering me; first would be the soft focus on the birds eye; it's not really noticeable unless you stare carefully at the photo. Second, would be the upper layer of the feathers which seems a bit burned (or heavily processed) I'm not sure about that though, maybe I'm wrong.

Finally, I really like the shot; it's a unique bird photo that's for sure!