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"wha'd you call me"

© Rita K. Connell

"wha'd you call me"

Uploaded: March 30, 2010

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Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict March 30, 2010

Great title, Rita, as he looks like
he's got his fist balled up to punch the name-callers!
You got some great color and detail even in the bright sunlight :) Nicely done! #1253653

Debbie E. Payne March 30, 2010

What a BIG guy he is. Zoo shots are always such a challenge with the midday sun. I'm thinking you might be able to lessen the shadow across his front but it'll never go away. Am anxious to hear what everyone else has to say. What is he looking at anyway? The colors are gorgeous. #8498794

Michael Kelly level-classic March 30, 2010

Good title and comp Rita. I would soften this as much as you can without causing problems. Shadow and highlight both adjusted as far as you can with out showing artifacts. #8499003

Dale Hardin March 31, 2010

Nice capture Rita and the title is perfect. Mike's suggestions should bring out the best in this shot. #8500577

Teresa H. Hunt March 31, 2010

Great shot Rita! Especially for harsh afternoon sunlight. His expression is very cool.

I think Mike's suggestion is a good one . . . #8500851

Peter W. Marks March 31, 2010

If I said you have strange friends Rita would it offend you? :0)
I have never seen one of these. What is it? #8500873

Dale Hardin March 31, 2010

Peter, it's a Orangutan.

#8500884

Rita K. Connell level-classic March 31, 2010

Orangutan are one of the funniest to see at the zoo Pete... they are big fellows. here is mike suggestions. #8501111

Anthony L. Mancuso March 31, 2010

Cool shot Rita, looks like he is ready to deck someone..(Right turn Clyde)

Not sure the edits are what Mike had in mind Rita, decreasing the shadows should open up the face, but it looks darker.

If you shot this in RAW I would re-open in the RAW editor and increase the exposure to brighten the face as much as you can without causing noise in that area. Then open in the PS editor and put the posted image over the exposure adjusted one and erase (or use a mask) over the shadowed areas. #8501173

Dale Hardin March 31, 2010

Definitely needs shadows opened more. Starting with the image as first posted, a simple shadows/highlights adjustment should do it. 25 for lighten shadows and 100 for darken highlights.

Further detailed tweaking could enhance it more but this will do nicely. #8501619

Aimee C. Eisaman June 26, 2010

Congrats on the EP...beautiful detail!!! :~) #8718709

Christine Lobsinger level-classic July 16, 2010

Hi Rita,
THis guy is hilarious!!! Excellent title, so perfect ~ I see him saying the exact thing!
Makes me Smile~ congrats to you on your EP!
CHRiS
SMILING Big #8769116

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