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LEFT WING OF EXTINCT DE SOTO BIRD

© Dale Hardin

LEFT WING OF EXTINCT DE SOTO BIRD

Uploaded: February 09, 2008

Description

It was only by sheer chance that I was able to document the discovery of this rare species. While in Palm Springs we made an unscheduled stop and as I waited for my wife I happened to glance toward the shadows. I noticed two men who had evidently resurrected this now defunct specimen and after a short inquiry I was allowed to document the discovery on film.


Exposure time: 1/40 F-stop: 3.2
ISO speed: 80

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: DSC-H2

Comments

Deb Koskovich February 09, 2008

Wow, wow, wow! Dale, I love this! Colors, comp, the sweeping soft lines ... winner! #850823

Brinn MacDougall February 09, 2008

Wonderful story-line and capture, Dale! #5469067

Dale Hardin February 09, 2008

Thanks so much Deb. Speaking of Wow, your "green means go" is so cool. What a great idea. Liked the flood shot of the Merc also. My first car was a 49 Ford coupe and I always admired the lines of the Mercury during that time period. Ah-h-h the good old days. #5469198

Dale Hardin February 09, 2008

Thanks Brinn. The funny thing is that it's all true. When I talked to them they said to wait a few minutes and the lot would be filled with more specimen, but sadly the sun was already down and what little light there was faded in an instant. #5469208

Mihai Matei February 09, 2008

Cool!Nice work Dale. #5469241

Tiia Vissak February 09, 2008

great colors & framing! #5470005

Dale Hardin February 09, 2008

Not quite as cool as your "Just add Ice" shot but thanks. I appreciate it.

Dale #5470135

Dale Hardin February 09, 2008

Thank you Tiia. Your latest abstract is gorgeous. I'd love to have a shirt made from that material to wear to Hawaii in June. Dale #5470141

Chuck Bruton level-deluxe February 09, 2008

Dale, you do such a good job capturing these classics
Like the soft tone and lines
Good job #5471027

Dale Hardin February 09, 2008

Thanks a bunch Chuck. Got real lucky on that one with the light. Dale #5471270

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic February 11, 2008

Love the composition and dynamic lines with this capture of a classic. The unique design would now be preserved for a long time in digital format. Did I read you correctly that you captured this on film. I'll say, there are still a few stragglers like me who still love the analog format. I still can't give up my film camera. #5478850

Dale Hardin February 11, 2008

Hi Reynaldo. No, I don't use film. Too expensive. The last time I used film was on a trip to New Zealand. Got home and found out my shutter has frozen and eight rolls of film had nothing on them. Bummer. #5480386

Aimee C. Eisaman December 05, 2008

So glad you were able to capture this Dale! Congrats on the EP by the way! I love the way you composed this and the light is really just right! You and cars.....something special! :~) #6855571

Joan E. Hoffman December 05, 2008

Love the image Dale, and what a great title. Congrats on the EP #6855698

Ulysses A. Villamin December 05, 2008

Awesome, Dale!!!

Did you try 'not' blurring the corners? #6855774

Dale Hardin December 05, 2008

Thanks Joan and UV.

Yes, Ulysses, I did try it without the vignette, but it turned out to be more effective this way. Who knows why? It just seemed to work. #6856504

Graham Robards December 05, 2008

Well done Dale,my husband would love this car! Congraulations on your EP, such a super find! ~Pat #6856902

Dale Hardin December 05, 2008

Thanks Pat. There's something to be said about being in the right place at the right time. #6857243

Jeanine M. Bailey December 06, 2008

Love that blue!!! Congrats on an EP!!! #6858436

Dale Hardin December 06, 2008

Thanks "Jeanine" There goes that song again!! #6859078

Dale Hardin December 06, 2008

Thank you Aimee. Missed your comment on my first pass. Must admit I entered this because I hadn't done anything lately and wanted to update my entry. #6860453

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