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~HERE'S LOOKIN' AT YOU!~

© Debbie E. Payne

~HERE'S LOOKIN' AT YOU!~

Uploaded: November 11, 2008 19:10:25

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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 235.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Debbie E. Payne November 11, 2008

Of course, now I've lost your comments, but I definitely can see a difference between this one and the first one; for the better. Appreciate the help guys! #1033715

Irene Colling level-classic November 11, 2008

I didn't see the first one but this version is excellent.

Perfect detail in this wonderfully colored bird. #6742672

Joan E. Hoffman November 11, 2008

I didn't see the 1st one either, Debbie, however, I would be pleased as punch if this were my submission!!! Excellent clarity and the colour is amazing! #6743175

Graham Robards November 12, 2008

I didn't see the first one did I?

This one is excellently worked, great crop and title, the colors jump out at me Debbie,well done! ~ Pat #6743545

Vicki L. Filippin November 12, 2008

OH, DEBBIE!!! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! What lens and settings did you use to get such clarity? #6744440

Jodi M. Walsh November 12, 2008

you got it debbie!great job #6744585

Debbie E. Payne November 12, 2008

Thank you all for commenting on this one. The crop is slightly different from the first version as there was too much negative green space above his head. I tried this time around to place his eyes in the top left intersection of thirds - or at least close to that spot. I also selectively lighted up his eye and the tiny bit of blue under his beak that was in shadow. Finally,I did two passes at noise reduction as UV suggested. I'm quite pleased with it, too.

#6744874

Debbie E. Payne November 12, 2008

Vicki -- I am not sure which lense this was but because of the totally soft green background, I am going to guess that this was taken with my 70-300 zoom, but it could be one of my other ones. Typically, at the zoo I use my 17-85 but I don't think that lens would give me this DOF. I'll check the metadata when I get home. #6744879

Vicki L. Filippin November 12, 2008

OK. I would be interested to know as I have done those indoor shots at the zoo also. Unless you used a really high ISO, I can't see getting such great clarity with the 70-300. I borrowed one of those for a few months and although the zoom was awesome, I found it to lack in clarity and didn't work well in low-light situations. #6744901

Esther R. Tinz November 12, 2008

WOW - I opened this and the colors just went POP!!!.....Beautiful details
Love that blue. Gorgeous - Esther #6744951

Ulysses A. Villamin November 12, 2008

Now, you're the Bird Girl!!! #6745223

Sherry McClead November 12, 2008

WOW what colors Debbie!! Great shot for sure!!

Sherrybear :} #6745267

Debbie E. Payne November 12, 2008

Well...UV; One shot is a beginning! I hope I get some good shots when we go to Busch Gardens in Florida for Thanksgiving week.

Thank you Esther and Sherry for your remarks! I appreciate the feedback. #6745580

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 12, 2008

Beautiful bird, Debbie. Love the bright colors. Busch Gardens is one of my favorite places. #6746844

Corinne M. Thompson November 12, 2008

Absolutely excellent capture and such magnificent colors! #6747144

Dale Hardin November 12, 2008

A real stunner Debbie. Nice detail and of course the colors are outstanding. The compostition is well done also. #6747373

Debbie E. Payne November 13, 2008

Thank you Dale, Corinne and Kay. I really love the lorikeets at the zoo and because you get to go into their cage and take pictures up close and without bars, it is a very satisfying zoo portrait experience. Glad you like this little guy. He truly was this colorful! #6751033

Ulysses A. Villamin November 30, 2008

Gratz on the EP :) #6832534

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall December 01, 2008

The color and clarilty are excellent! I'm new to BetterPhoto and did not get the chance to see your first photograph, but this one is outstanding.
Sonya #6833338

Debbie E. Payne December 01, 2008

Thank you UV. I just love the lorikeets and never miss the opportunity to photograph birds so closely.

And Sonya - get ready for a real treat. BP is the absolute best place to learn about what makes a good photograph. Just do what you are doing by visiting lots and lots of galleries and notice what the judges look for. I will be going through your gallery when things slow down around here (Just got back from Florida and work is a Zoo right now; not the kind of zoo I like to frequent! I appreciate your kind words. #6836225

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 22, 2008

Wonderful animal portrait. Congratulations on this well-deserving finalist.

UB. #6923867

Sherry McClead December 22, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist! WTG!

Sherrybear :} #6924684

Jodi M. Walsh December 22, 2008

congratulations Debbie! I always liked this little guy #6925509

Vicki L. Filippin December 22, 2008

SO happy to see a finalist on this lovely image, Debbie! Best of luck in the next round! #6925541

M.Christine Duncan December 22, 2008

Congrats Debbie!!! Wonderful portrait! #6925822

Dale Hardin December 22, 2008

Congratulations Debbie. Your images always delight me. #6927296

Irene Colling level-classic December 22, 2008

Beautiful, colorful, wonderful image Debbie.

Congratulations on this vivid photo. #6929463

Debbie E. Payne December 22, 2008

I want to thank all of you for taking the time to send congratulations.

Not being home this Christmas, I get only so much time, "online" so I haven't gotten around to finding out who all got finalists just yet. Hopefully, I'll have time to go through them tomorow! #6930697

Sam Britt December 22, 2008

Congratulations, terrific finalist, Debbie! #6930873

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 16, 2009

WHAT a BEAUTY!

Straight into FAVORITES, Debbie!

Your gallery is filled with so much color and life and talent! Love it! -Laura

P.S. Huge congrats on your finalist! #7292053

Debbie E. Payne March 16, 2009

All of you, thank you for commenting on this little guy. I must have had a few really busy days at work to miss all your Congrats. BTW, I think maybe I was in Long Beach, CA around that time and most likely came back with little time for BP after the trip. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. There were lorikeets in Long Beach, too and it was a good thing I came away with a few good shots because I paid for it in bird droppings. Next time I'm taking along at least a baseball cap. #7293047

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 16, 2009

I AM SO GLAD that I am NOT the only one who has had this happen to them! It was getting lonely!

Once a seagull got me BIG TIME on the HOT the beaches of Southern California...(You don't EVER want this to happen! It's oily and horrible!)and then an OWL of all things got me as I was having a picnic under a tree minding my own business. HA!

I also get fortune cookies with no fortunes in them but let's not go there!

My life line on my hand is nice and long so I'm going with THAT! ... (Hummm...on second thought... does this mean I will have a very long fortune-less life???) Whaaaaaaa!

:)

Smiles to you and on your fun story! -Laura #7293445


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