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Challenge: Bokeh V (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO
Date: Dec 13, 2008
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 1000
Shutter: 1/400s
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Dec 13, 2008
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This "Imperial" 7x7 wapiti bull posed well for me during a snow storm in RMNP. It was a rare encounter. This big guy is a 7x7, or thereabouts. That's as much antler growth as we ever see in Colorado. I wanted a very narrow DOF, so opened the aperture completely. Also, at the last moment I switched to my 200mm, from my 135mm. It was an issue of safe and comfortable distance for him and me. The sky was overcast with snow showers beginning.
I consider this to be a good presentation of bokeh, both in front and behind the wapiti. The falling snow shows the DOF plane effectively, but I expect some voters to not understand. In that regard, this image is a risk to enter into the challenge, as I had other images with unobstructed views and no snow. I found this one to be more interesting and unique because of the snow. |
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12/28/2008 06:35:56 AM |
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12/28/2008 06:35:17 AM |
| This is gorgeous. The falling snow makes this so magical. What a wonderful capture. |
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12/25/2008 06:56:11 AM |
| This is an excellent shot - especially since it seems he's not only posing gracefully, but smiling for you. The gentle color, the falling snow, your choice of aperture all contribute to the overall beautiful presentation. A shot you can be very proud of! |
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12/25/2008 06:20:21 AM |
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12/22/2008 04:06:33 PM |
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12/20/2008 01:49:51 PM |
| Hope this one gets a ribbon - 10 - |
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12/20/2008 01:26:12 PM |
| Beautiful shot! If I came on this scene, I'm not sure I would manage to get the settings right to get a shot like this! I love the falling snow. This is a ribbon contender to me! |
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12/19/2008 02:15:28 PM |
| Wow! Don't see that everyday! Great shot! |
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12/19/2008 12:59:56 PM |
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12/19/2008 11:33:30 AM |
| excellent wild life shot - the background really enhances this one! |
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12/19/2008 06:39:17 AM |
| his expression made me laugh! cool capture! |
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12/19/2008 05:05:22 AM |
| Nice photo. I like the soft color. |
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12/19/2008 05:04:12 AM |
| Nice shot! The colors could be stronger! |
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12/18/2008 09:45:10 PM |
| Nice capture. This is pretty cool. Have you tried to touch it up at all? This looks like it could use a little bit of contrast. Still, awesome shot. |
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12/17/2008 07:18:55 AM |
| Absolutely amazing. If this were a wildlife challenge I'm sure I would rate this higher. The bokeh is fine, but it's just not what I notice in this shot. I would LOVE to get this shot myself, though. 7 |
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12/16/2008 07:21:04 PM |
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