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Melancholy
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Challenge: At the Zoo (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA, USA
Date: Jul 16, 2005
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/13
Galleries: Emotive, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jul 17, 2005

 This is a Siamang at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA. I walked around the corner and found him (not sure if it's a him or her) sitting restfully in this pose and very well positioned under the natural lighting. He remained in this pose just long enough for me to get a few shots of him.

Post-processing:
- I had to shoot through a glass barrier that was covered with kids' handprints. The resulting photo had a bunch of smudges on it. I touched these up using some cloning, spot healing, burning, and brightness reduction on a few areas.
- Add border
- Resize
- Unsharp mask (75/1/4)
- Save for web

Statistics
Place: 31 out of 198
Avg (all users): 6.3825
Avg (commenters): 7.2000
Avg (participants): 6.3853
Avg (non-participants): 6.3796
Views since voting: 1474
Views during voting: 310
Votes: 217
Comments: 15
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/24/2005 06:23:14 PM
Wonderful expression.
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 07/22/2005 05:41:30 AM
Great compostion and lots of emotion. Good luck in the challenge.
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 07/21/2005 02:04:45 PM
Pretty Sad looking monkey/ape? Its a good pic. 7
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 07/20/2005 06:54:24 PM
A little bit of brightness/contrast adjustments could have benefitted this image
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 07/20/2005 12:33:20 PM
OMG what a face! Except for the green blade of grass in front, I love the tones in this image. Very subdued to match the subject. Excellent balance in that respect. While the blade of grass is annoying, I think it helps hold the subject where he is - does that make sense? Love the lighting. 9 - good luck in the challenge!
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 07/19/2005 12:40:57 PM
Excellent study, a good feel.
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 07/19/2005 09:40:37 AM
Awwwww. . . .what a perfect shot. Those monkeys certainly are expressive, aren't they??? And you have captured it beautifull!
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 07/18/2005 08:20:39 PM
Great photo. I really love the look on it's face. I think the title fits this photo great. I hope this is a top ten finisher. Great shot.
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 07/18/2005 12:05:05 PM
best of the apes shaots
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 07/18/2005 10:36:41 AM
He does look sad... Good shot!
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 07/18/2005 06:44:55 AM
I find the blade of grass in front very distracting.
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 07/18/2005 12:52:49 AM
This image would be better without the green leaf over the ape, the dark amd light contrast is good, IMO....7
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 07/17/2005 09:56:28 PM
Was this shot through glass? There appears to be almost a film over the whole image. Don't get me wrong - it's a fantastic shot. Beautiful composition and priceless expression. The highlights are a little strong on the wood too. BUT, these are very minor points about a really great capture. 8
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 07/17/2005 08:44:42 PM
Don't tell, but she looks like my mother-in-law. LOL Lovely portrait!! She is posing SO nicely with lovely background. The lighting is excellent. The grass in front is a nice touch. 10
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 07/17/2005 08:32:50 PM
A very good study. 7
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