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A Nice Refreshing Coating of Dust

© Dan W. Dooley

A Nice Refreshing Coating of Dust

Uploaded: May 09, 2010 05:58:53

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Nothing like it on a warm day. I guess if you're an elephant, that is. Ft. Worth Zoo. Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM at 135mm. 1/500 sec. f/5.6. ISO 200. EC -2/3

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Kim Andelkovic May 09, 2010

Great capture Dan....love how you caught the dust being sprayed. #1267011

Dan W. Dooley May 09, 2010

Thanks Kim. An outing to the zoo with the grandkids yesterday. #8599472

Arthur Bohlmann May 10, 2010

Nice Image Dan. You know the old saying "A Dusty Elephant Is A Happy Elephant" #8602081

Dan W. Dooley May 10, 2010

I guess he looked happy, Art. How can you tell? Guess the fact that he wasn't charging me.

Or is it "she"? #8602099

Sherry McClead May 10, 2010

Great action shot Dan... #8602451

Dan W. Dooley May 10, 2010

Thanks Sherry, #8602475

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 10, 2010

great capture Dan I love going to the zoo love the dusk spray. #8602609

Dan W. Dooley May 11, 2010

Thanks Rita. We try to get there at least once a year. We had some of the grandkids with us and they're always excited about such outings. Gave me the chance to look for some different photo perspectives. Weather was good too. #8603302

Adam CD Caron June 07, 2010

Very nice shot. congrats #8674392

Dan W. Dooley June 07, 2010

Thanks Adam. #8674486

Kim Andelkovic June 07, 2010

Congrats on your finalist Dan well done, good luck in the next round
#8674804

Dan W. Dooley June 07, 2010

Thanks Kim. #8674868

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 08, 2010

congratulation Dan good luck, this is a really cool shot. #8678106

Dan W. Dooley June 08, 2010

Thanks Rita, #8678306

Mike F. Anderson June 08, 2010

Hey Dan - Congrats on your finalist! #8680443

Dan W. Dooley June 08, 2010

Mike, merci, #8680464

Arthur Bohlmann June 08, 2010

lets here it for the dusty elephant. LOL Congraluations Dan. #8680581

Dan W. Dooley June 08, 2010

LOL, thanks, Art. #8680623

Christine Lobsinger level-classic June 09, 2010

Excellent close up and great timing on the dust Dan! WTG, Congrats to you on your wonderful Finalist SHOT!
CHRiS
SMILING #8683968

Dan W. Dooley June 09, 2010

Thanks Chris, :-) #8683999

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