Make My Day
Uploaded: November 27, 2010
A snow leopard at the Toronto zoo. Converted to B&W with Nik Silver Efex.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 190.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90
Steve M. Harrington November 27, 2010
An alternative look. #1330967Patti Coblentz November 28, 2010
Wow, a beautiful face. I think I like #2, Steve...it has a sort of abstract feel that I find appealing. What an incredibly beautiful animal! #9067664Steve M. Harrington November 28, 2010
Yes, he is a beautiful creature. I fear my camera and I can not do justice to him. Thank you, Patti.Rona L. Schwarz November 28, 2010
I like #2 as well, Steve. I particularly like the blue eyes and softer pencil/charcoal treatment. Very striking! #9067986Steve M. Harrington November 28, 2010
Thank you, Rona. My intent was to go with the B&W, but I followed Patti's suggestion and I am pleased you confirmed it. I attacked this image with great expectations, spent hours playing with them, then awoke today to see I had fallen short of my vision. All part of the creative process I reckon...sigh. :)Joanna Madloch November 28, 2010
Beautiful series, Steve. I like the blue-eyed the best, it gives it a kind of surreal look. #9068096Steve M. Harrington November 28, 2010
Thank you, Joanna. He seemed surreal in reality. You should have seen his tail! Amazing!Carol L. Fowler November 28, 2010
Oops! I don't wike dat Big Puddy Tat now!! Beginning to wook more like a drawn figure- sort of like me (Tweety)!!! AND he is looking at me right now!!! (But if I were a person, I would have liked it as an artful creation) #9068231Steve M. Harrington November 28, 2010
I think you must be part person. If you were a purebred cartoon character, you would have said wike, not like. Have you considered seeking help? You may be suffering an identity crisis. Probably drugs available for it.Patricia A. Stalter December 02, 2010
You weally are a big ol puddy tat! WTG. Look at the recognition you got! #9076161Steve M. Harrington December 02, 2010
Thanks, Pat! Are you talking to me or the snow leopard? :)Rona L. Schwarz December 02, 2010
Hey, Congrats on being featured in today's Digital Darkroom, Steve!! See, all your work was not in vain! #9077400Steve M. Harrington December 02, 2010
Thank you, Rona! BP is a mysterious place, huh. :)Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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