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You Looking At Me!

© Arthur Bohlmann

You Looking At Me!

Uploaded: May 06, 2013

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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

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 160.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michael Kelly level-classic May 06, 2013

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. #1527171

Stephen Shoff May 06, 2013

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?

#10684331

Arthur Bohlmann May 07, 2013

`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. #10684612

Dale Hardin May 07, 2013

I like this type look also Art. Hopefully this guy will give us another stare down tomorrow. #10684869

Jeff E Jensen May 07, 2013

Yup, very well done!

I agree, a pass through the HDR helps to enhance the texture and detail of the image. #10684886

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 07, 2013

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! #10684947

Arthur Bohlmann May 07, 2013

Thanks Dale & Jeff.

Rita. I had B&W editing in mind when I took this photo. #10685100

Kalena Randall May 07, 2013

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! #10685279

Arthur Bohlmann May 07, 2013

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,. #10685297

Debbie E. Payne May 07, 2013

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. #10685497

Arthur Bohlmann May 08, 2013

Thanks for commenting Debbie. #10685925

Elaine Hessler May 08, 2013

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. #10686059

Arthur Bohlmann May 08, 2013

Thanks Elaine. This guy gave me a stare down big time #10686403

Elaine Hessler May 09, 2013

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:) #10686836

Arthur Bohlmann May 09, 2013

Thanks for the suggestion Elaine. I prefer to keep the tag, it does not bother me. #10687236

Elaine Hessler May 09, 2013

Me neither. Just sayin'. #10687555

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