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Challenge: Yellow (Classic Editing)
Camera: Olympus C-720UZ
Location: National Zoo
Date: Feb 13, 2003
Aperture: f2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/400
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Feb 14, 2003

 This shot was actually a mistake. I was trying to get shots with the whole cheetah and the shadow in it. When I saw the half shadow and half cheetah it made me think of their extinction and the fact that once the cheetah walks out of the frame, and out of life, all we are left with are the shadows and memories.

Statistics
Place: 6 out of 252
Avg (all users): 6.7463
Avg (commenters): 8.2308
Avg (participants): 6.6324
Avg (non-participants): 6.9710
Views since voting: 4285
Votes: 205
Comments: 34
Favorites: 48 (view)

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 11/08/2007 03:38:58 PM
Reminded me of this:
:)
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 07/15/2003 07:30:56 PM
Hey Jason, I keep coming back to this image. I just love it more and more every time I look at it. You can expect that when I get money, I'll buy the print! Super work!
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 03/03/2003 05:39:29 AM
Glad you liked my knot yellow shot. I also gave you a 10 for this shot. Its great. I like everything about it. The colours, the crop, and the meaning. Good work.
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 02/28/2003 10:27:54 AM
This has to be the best shot I have seen on dpc that convays a story. Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve. ;-)
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 02/27/2003 04:00:09 AM
This is an outstanding photo!
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 02/25/2003 06:43:15 PM
Great shot, it deserved a ribbon IMHO. I find myself coming back to it as I like it so much. It has been added to my favorites and is simply awesome. Sometimes breaking the "rules" makes for a really super shot. Way to go, keep it up!
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 02/24/2003 03:25:39 AM
Whoa, you outdid yourself! What an amazing photo. If I'd voted I would have given it a 10.

I'll never be first on our camera's page now... ah well :).
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 02/23/2003 07:34:34 PM
This is just awesome! I said it before, and I will say it again.. I love this shot! I can't believe it was an "accident"!! Good for you!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/23/2003 05:51:00 PM
I like the subject of this photo. The lighting is nice.
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 02/23/2003 05:17:59 PM
Fascinating image. I love the implied pattern that keeps my eye moving around the photo. I don't mind the bamboo being out of focus, but I wish the cheetah were a bit sharper. Very well composed!
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 02/23/2003 09:22:45 AM
I love this (and it's not just because I'm desperate to go back on safari). It puts into mind the safari pictures of old - and also reminds me of a magazine advert in style. I like the way we only see the back of the cheetah but see the shape of the rest of him in his silhouette.
Lighting is just a touch harsh on his legs and the bowl behind his back feet distracts from the legs/ feet.
Overall a great shot (and well cropped).
8, Kavey
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 02/23/2003 07:23:18 AM
Well done i realy like this photo great light-9
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 02/22/2003 07:07:29 PM
WOW!!! Love this shot!! I like how the shadow is lagging behind.
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 02/22/2003 06:42:02 PM
Awesome Photo.10
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 02/22/2003 01:22:14 AM
This is great. Very original! I love the way you only see half of the Cheetah/Leopard in each part.
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 02/21/2003 05:24:17 PM
Excellent! One of my favorites of the week.
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 02/21/2003 09:45:18 AM
Hmm... like it! good job
 02/21/2003 06:26:00 AM
Very good - a picture with a message as well as being a great image. Excellent work. Only small flaw is the shadow on the leopards hind foot. Regardless this is a 10 for me simply because I love photos with a message or a story or a purpose. floyd.
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 02/20/2003 10:11:55 PM
i would have liked to see more of the animal
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 02/20/2003 03:18:17 AM
I think this is a good using of space and texture.
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 02/19/2003 11:31:04 PM
Your picture gives a sense of mystery. What a top shot!! Excellent choice of subject and that shadow is just awesome. GL in this weeks challenge.
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 02/19/2003 07:59:59 PM
the shadow totally helps out with the fact that most of the cat is out of the shot... and that makes it a good idea... good use of the desaturation technique... but the cat itself needs sharper focus
 02/19/2003 06:44:52 PM
I really like this, one of my favorites this week. I wish I could see the entire shadow of the leopard though. Really great!
 02/19/2003 01:33:45 PM
One of my top fav fotos for this week. The panaramic format and unusual composition combining derriere and shadow work very in this dynamic image. Although the feeding bowl is a very minor drawback it is a fact of the situation. The fuzzy bamboo backdrop is a complimentary texture. The stance of the animal shadow demonstrates sleek muscular power. I admire how you balanced the touch of color with the interplay of B&W. Gorgeous!
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 02/19/2003 09:28:35 AM
this is a provocative shot! I really like the use of the shadow to pull my eye direction to the exiting yellow. Also, I like how the spots mirror the pattern on the fence. Wonderful work! I would call this art!
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 02/19/2003 07:29:35 AM
Incredible image. Very creative and suggestive to the viewer.
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 02/18/2003 05:10:47 AM
I really like this photo. Good job. I like the way that the shadow and the actual object are displayed in the image. The shadow is also nice and clear. Good job.
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 02/17/2003 02:00:30 PM
Very cool shot! nicely done!
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 02/17/2003 08:46:25 AM
Very original! I love the artistic quality of this shot. Very dynamic! 9
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 02/17/2003 08:06:22 AM
Great shot.
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 02/17/2003 03:56:43 AM
The most professional-looking picture of the week.
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 02/16/2003 08:31:07 PM
Nice twist to a photo that would have been good shot conventionallly also.
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 02/16/2003 07:53:37 PM
Very nice. I like it. Good dof on the leopard with pleasent blur on the background.
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 02/16/2003 07:22:01 PM
Wonderful use of shadow!
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