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Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon
pjangel


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Challenge: Texture (Classic Editing)
Camera: Olympus C-2100UZ
Location: Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle
Date: Jul 16, 2002
Aperture: F/3.5
ISO: ISO-200
Shutter: 1/60 sec.
Date Uploaded: Jul 21, 2002

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Statistics
Place: 56 out of 218
Avg (all users): 5.6875
Avg (commenters): 6.9600
Avg (participants): 5.7546
Avg (non-participants): 5.5872
Views since voting: 1301
Votes: 272
Comments: 25
Favorites: 0


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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/27/2002 11:05:00 AM
GREAT photo!! I really feel as if I'm staring right at him/he's staring right at me! National Geographic quality. 10
Ruthann
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07/27/2002 07:58:00 AM
very neat shot... how did u get so close to this guy? Maybe a zoo shot? good work :) = 8 - jmsetzler
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07/26/2002 07:55:00 AM
I just wish his head hadn't gotten cropped at the top... 8
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07/26/2002 06:33:00 AM
Superb shot for texture, though I wish it was a bit more clear -- It seems a little blurred, though it could be the camera.
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07/25/2002 09:15:00 AM
Great potential here. I rated some of the animal pics very high so Ilike this kind of subject. Thid little guys needs a better sense of contrast on his skin to get him right up there in my scoring..still a solid effort..5...hokie
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07/24/2002 11:38:00 PM
Nice details and expression.
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07/24/2002 10:48:00 AM

Composition10
Originality9
Technical Aspects10
Meets Challenge9
Total Score10

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool
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07/24/2002 10:43:00 AM
Excellent.
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07/24/2002 10:31:00 AM
Hmmmmm, I think someone is looking at me. Great framing and composition. The focus works very well here, and you have filled the frame nicely. karmat
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07/24/2002 07:57:00 AM
very good choice of subject. Nice framing.
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07/23/2002 06:41:00 PM
SCARY...
SALIVA OF GERMS...
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07/23/2002 04:07:00 PM
I hope you had a really good telephoto lens! Either that or you're very brave!
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07/23/2002 11:46:00 AM
too bad this is somewhat soft in focus. maybe more definition/less jpeg compression and thus a larger file size would have helped. the animal's texture is quite amazing even so. 5 beegee
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07/23/2002 09:57:00 AM
nice shot to scare the pants off someone who hates reptiles
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07/23/2002 12:36:00 AM
interesting
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07/22/2002 05:35:00 PM
lottsa texture there...
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07/22/2002 02:28:00 PM
Cropped a little too tight on top. Nice close-up. Focus a bit soft.
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07/22/2002 01:34:00 PM
Wow --a tough act to follow--great testure and what a subject
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07/22/2002 07:19:00 AM
Wow. That's as close as I'd ever want to be to him. My gosh! Good shot. Kee
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07/22/2002 03:48:00 AM
Fun picture, and what an adorable face.
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07/22/2002 01:07:00 AM
nice focus, you should have cleaned that nose.
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07/22/2002 12:14:00 AM
nice shot
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07/21/2002 09:53:00 PM
whoa.. .a komodo dragon.. did u photograph it at a zoo or live?
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07/21/2002 09:08:00 PM
REALLY BRAVE!!!
Is a good shot...
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07/21/2002 08:40:00 PM
Very cool...hope it was in a zoo and not your pet....10
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