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You Looking At Me!

You Looking At Me!

You Looking At Me!
I photographed this ram at the Los Angeles Zoo. This guy was giving me the major stare down. I edited this image using HDR Pro 2 & Silver efex pro 2 software.

F5.6, 1/125, ISO 250, Lens 70-300mm, Focal 160mm, manfroto momopod

Arthur Bohlmann

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Art this is a great look. I have seen photos that look very similar hanging on the walls of sporting goods stores. You caught the essence of what these old time photos look like. Would never guess this was a zoo shot. Very nicely done.

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May 06, 2013

Stephen Shoff

Yes well done.

I've noticed in a number of posts lately that since NIK made its software so readily available, everyone is jumping on the double processing bandwagon, once in HDR and then again in something else, usually SilverEfex.

What did processing this through HDR first accomplish for you?

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May 06, 2013

Arthur Bohlmann

`Thanks for the nice comment Michael. Much appreciated.

Stephen. I have taken many webinairs at NIK for HDR Pro & Silver Efex and have learned that for images that have a lot of texture and depth the HDR software is the best and easiest tool to bring out both with dramatic results.

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May 07, 2013

Dale Hardin

I like this type look also Art. Hopefully this guy will give us another stare down tomorrow.

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May 07, 2013

Jeff E Jensen

Yup, very well done!

I agree, a pass through the HDR helps to enhance the texture and detail of the image.

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May 07, 2013

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Move over...or get run over!!! this is an awesome shot. I really like what you have done with image Art. I like this tones you choose over Black and White. great shot!

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May 07, 2013

Arthur Bohlmann

Thanks Dale & Jeff.

Rita. I had B&W editing in mind when I took this photo.

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May 07, 2013

Kalena Randall

Nice one, Arthur. I'm used to seeing shots like this from in Outdoor Photographer and the Back and White photographer clubs. As usual, it's fab!

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May 07, 2013

Arthur Bohlmann

Thanks Kalena. I will be visiting the LA zoo tomorrow morning with Dale. Hope to get a few more shots of this Ram while we are there. I know Dale is anxious to photograph him,.

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May 07, 2013

Debbie E. Payne

This one makes me laugh, Arthur. I love how his teeth are showing. I think you did a great job with the vintage look, here. have fun tomorrow.

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May 07, 2013

Arthur Bohlmann

Thanks for commenting Debbie.

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May 08, 2013

Elaine Hessler

Same here-looks like he is smiling or baring his teeth at you! I like the vintage look here-makes it look like an old photo. Yes, I do like it.

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May 08, 2013

Arthur Bohlmann

Thanks Elaine. This guy gave me a stare down big time

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May 08, 2013

Elaine Hessler

Ok baring, then. I was thinking, if you really wanted to fool people into thinking this was an old picture taken in the wild, you could do this if you removed the tag from his ear. It is great as is, though. Lots of character there in that mug:)

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May 09, 2013

Arthur Bohlmann

Thanks for the suggestion Elaine. I prefer to keep the tag, it does not bother me.

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May 09, 2013

Elaine Hessler

Me neither. Just sayin'.

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May 09, 2013

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