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Lift and Drag
Lift and Drag
pkotsamanes


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Science II (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon
Location: Grey Silo Golf Course
Date: May 26, 2007
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Animals, Action
Date Uploaded: May 27, 2007

 I was taking some pictures of the bird in the forground (and his friend who was beside him at the time). As luck would have it as I was clicking this one his buddy took of to a further perch.

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 06/06/2007 03:33:15 PM
Yes the picture was slightly out of focus. Yes I could have done some advanced editing. And the sientific principal I was capturing was flight hence the title "lift and drag" (I could have added gravity and thrust but I thought the title might be a bit long if I did). I could have caught an actual bird in flight (i.e. use one of the other pictures I took this day) I didn't because I personally liked the action behind being out of focus.

Message edited by author 2007-06-06 19:34:22.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/03/2007 11:06:30 PM
Out of focus it seems
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 06/03/2007 07:39:02 PM
The bird is slightly out of focus and not in the process of illustrating your title.
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 06/01/2007 01:27:32 PM
Seems out of focus. I would like this alot in black and white, but that's a personal opinion.
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 06/01/2007 10:50:24 AM
Looks a bit OOF.
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 05/30/2007 02:17:50 PM
I'm not real sure what this has to do with science but I'll grade your photo.

The DOF is great however the entire image looks like a straight from the camera shot. There is no real sharpness to the image and the colors don't really pop out at me. The stick behind the bird is distracting and the image isn't straight. Rule of Thirds needs to be applied here. This is an advanced editing challenge and you should take full advantage of that.

Good luck with your entry.
 05/29/2007 08:39:14 PM
Great capture. I'd clone out that stick, though I can imagine not wanting to tempt fate with a dq...
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