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Contortionist [194765 Monthly Theme]

© Christian Rosito

Contortionist

Uploaded: February 17, 2008 18:14:23

Description

A pelican, 1/400 sec., ISO 400, f/4. Modified levels and curves slightly.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 72.00 mm, Model: DSC-H5

Comments

Kenneth Maurer February 17, 2008 0

Great catch. Nice details. #856895

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 17, 2008 0

Nice capture, Christian. Love the colors. #5507219

Christian Rosito February 17, 2008 0

Thank you Kenneth and Kay. #5507734

Chua Wee Boo February 17, 2008 0

Fantasic shot,Christian! #5508149

Colette M. Metcalf February 17, 2008 0

Terrific capture!!! #5508485

February 18, 2008 0

Amazing capture Christian, great work #5508963

Su Sana E. P level-classic February 18, 2008 0

I could swear that I’ve never seen a pose like this before!! Wonderful capture, Christian!! #5509774

Shannon D. Miller February 18, 2008 0

STUNNING! What GORGEOUS capture Christian! So elegant, wonderful lighting, detail and clarity! Shannon~ #5510519

Angie Sidles level-classic February 18, 2008 0

Hey Christian, this is amazing! What a beautiful capture!! WOW! I love this! #5511410

Christian Rosito February 18, 2008 0

Thank you all for your comments, I'm glad you liked it. I live just two blocks from our zoo, but this is the first time I went to capture animals. #5511664

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic February 19, 2008 0

Christian, lovely exposures on the whites, the details are well delienated and the sharpness is topnotch. Very clever title for this Pelican which is obviously enjoying the scratching. Nice work! #5513717

Lorraine A. Cook February 20, 2008 0

It's amazing the poses a bird demonstrates when preening, Christian, and you've captured a WINNER!!<:)) #5519880

Christian Rosito February 20, 2008 0

Thank you Reynaldo and Lorraine, I hope you're right Lorraine, your comments are appreciated. We'll see. #5522526

Flavio Carnevale level-classic February 26, 2008 0

What an incredible capture!
Excellent image, Christian!
Flavio #5555593

Erika Haight March 02, 2008 0

Another winner on its way Christian!! Excellent! erika #5579811

Christian Rosito March 02, 2008 0

I'm really happy you liked this one. Thank you very much!! #5581763

Cassie L. Woodlee March 04, 2008 0

This is so elegant, beautifully done Christian!!! #5590670

Christian Rosito March 04, 2008 0

Thanks Cassie!, I appreciate the comment. #5591681

Colleen Farrell March 05, 2008 0

Gorgeous color tones, detail and comp on this, Christian--wow! #5597553

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton March 08, 2008 0

Wonderful photo.. A winner for me! #5612075

Christian Rosito March 08, 2008 0

Thank you Collen and Philippe. I hope you're right Philippe, :). #5612098

Dianna Murphy March 11, 2008 0

Superb color and clarity Christian. Its not your typical pose either so hopeful the judges will like it as much as we do. #5628728

Michael Umbreit March 31, 2008 0

Christian - This is such a neat shot! Love the pose, colors and details! - Mike #5725127

Christian Rosito April 01, 2008 0

Thank you Mike and Dianna! #5726212

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 12, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8751580

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 13, 2010 0

stunning finalist, congratulations! #8757561

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic July 13, 2010 0

Love this! Congratulations on this well deserved finalist Christian! #8759499

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 14, 2010 0

Heyyyyyyyyy, Christian, CONGRATULATIONS & good luck ,my friend! Hope all is well! #8759689

Mauricio Diaz level-deluxe June 11, 2013 0

Me gusta mucho el gesto, la textura y la iluminación.
Slds.

Mauricio #10729798


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