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Llama of Mystery

© Michelle Alton

Llama of Mystery

Uploaded: September 17, 2009 05:45:27

Description


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I thought that this very large brown llama, who seemed to like me (smile), needed a touch of mystery.
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Used an OnOne Phototools preset to achieve this look. Then did a little dodging to bring out some highlights in his fur.
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Shot this at the Sheep and Fiber festival at the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds in Ringoes, NJ last weekend.
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Animals!
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Raw Format, shot in the barn, without flash. ISO: 500, f5.6, 1/80s, 65mm.

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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 17, 2009

I couldn't see him until I enlarged it. But I can't see much of anything in the morning after I put in my eye drops for a couple hours. #1181463

Douglas Pignet September 17, 2009

Boy this one is hard to see. I think he wanted to stay in the shadows.... #7950866

Ron McEwan September 17, 2009

I guess if you are going to get this close, I had better use a tic tac LOL. Your imagination never ceases to amaze me Michelle, this is a good one.

The test is an annual thing ever since my heart surgery six years ago. I crammed hard for this test and passed with flying colors LOL. #7950909

Murry Grigsby September 17, 2009

This must be Lloyd the Llama? Why does it take two "L"s in these words? What the "L" :0) Terrific moody closeup Michelle! I like the eye sparkle and slight details in the harness and fur!! #7950954

David Phalen September 17, 2009

Awesome creative work Michelle!! #7950978

Monnie Ryan September 17, 2009

Love the effects, Michelle -- he's quite a handsome (and yes, mysterious looking) fellow! #7951022

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 17, 2009

Very nice - Excellent capture Michelle! Jeff #7951156

Gord MacEachern September 17, 2009

Its all about the eyes Michelle,you certainly achieved a "look of mystery",great job!! #7951260

Renata Gusciora September 17, 2009

Very cool capture,Michelle!Fantastic light and framing! #7951320

Kaye Burazin September 17, 2009

He wanted to intigue us. Maybe he wanted to be a dark horse. HEEE Heee #7951419

Tiia Vissak September 17, 2009

a cool portrait! #7951452

MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 17, 2009

How Cute
Reminds me of when I was a kid and would lay in bed and look my stuff animals in the face and wait for them to talk to me Like I talked to them ;0)

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Mike Clime September 17, 2009

Neat capture with the lighting! LOL at Mel. I bet she did talk to them. #7951471

Mitch Spence level-classic September 17, 2009

You go to the most interesting places, and you do the most interesting things with your images too. Like it a lot. #7951558

A P September 17, 2009

this is a real LOW KEY capture, Michelle. Is he smiling?? LOL #7951685

Michelle Alton September 17, 2009

Hmm...I think he looks a little brighter on my monitor than on some of the others... He had a sort of sly smile...I have two shots of a white female and she is smiling broadly in one shot...and grinning in the other...

I'll post both below. #7951705

Renee Doyle September 17, 2009

All are wonderful captures Michelle!!! Your editing is excellent!!!! #7951750

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 17, 2009

Love the touch of light on your image, Michelle. Very creative! The others?.....very big grin!!!! #7952005

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 17, 2009

You certainly captured the mystery with the tones & touch of lighting to highlight the details!!! Another lovely job here, Michelle!!! WTG!!!

Have a beautiful evening, Michelle! #7952371

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 17, 2009

interesting capture Michelle... :-) #7952685

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 17, 2009

Very cute, Michelle. Great job!! #7952706

Aimee S. McMaster September 18, 2009

...love Melly's comment...this is mysterious Michelle...maybe you should make him a red head next week...lol...great work..Aimee #7952921

Max Aureli September 18, 2009

Beautiful capture and POV of this animal, Michelle!!! #7954791

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