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Uploaded: 04/17/12 6:05 PM GMT
Sheep Herd of the Hills
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I figure I will hear from the SS (Sheepherder's Society) for this not being politically correct. I realize a bunch of sheep are known as a flock but Sheep Flock of the Hills just didn't have the same ring to it. Especially for a Missourian. Normally I just post one photo when shooting a type of scene, but I will probably post a couple more of this one. I wanted to start off with a panorama to show the lay of the land. I also didn't want to tick off any sheep.

This consists of three shots. Each shot was 4928 x 3264. They were photomerged in CS5 and instead of cropping I used the Contact Aware fill to get as much height as possible. The merged images final was 8510 x 3487. I wanted to show how good the Nikon D7000 is controlling noise so the only editing was adjusting the levels, a bit of unsharp mask and just a dab of contrast

Exif Info: Nikon D7000, Nikkor 18-105mm lens, Shutter Speed-250, Aperture F14, Aperture Priority, ISO 200, Auto White Balance and Focal Length 42mm.

There weren't any lines to clone out so I didn't clone any in. Hopefully you will like the landscape with the rolling hills. The sheep will get their turn in the next post.

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::biffobear
04/17/12 6:14 PM GMT
Could be Northumberland..I don't think those left out would have minded..They do get Ticks...Lovely sky,In this green and pleasant land..I like this one...R.
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.Jhihmoac
04/17/12 6:50 PM GMT
Nice pano, Cap'n...Faved...
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.LakeMichigan
04/17/12 7:35 PM GMT
You and the 7000 did an excellent job here . Great post work and a beautiful shot of this peaceful scene.
If the SS comes after you let us know and we will all flock to help you.
Jen-Nay.
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::tigger3
04/17/12 8:11 PM GMT
Well you and Nik did a good job on the pano, is this the same Nikon you or a different one, after the canon's. I really like that wonderful sky. Tigz♥ =^..^=
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.palral
04/17/12 8:33 PM GMT
Absolutely excellent work, TicK. I'm pretty sure I don't understand the goggleegook in the technical portion of the narrative, but it's still a purdy picture. I might have cloned out the tire marks in the middle of the shot along with the two lambs that got run over.
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.Joanie
04/17/12 8:38 PM GMT
A beautiful and superb pano Ticker!!! WOW!!!!!
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::Inkeri
04/17/12 8:41 PM GMT
Lovely pano and Beautiful sky.Faved.
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.gonedigital
04/17/12 9:31 PM GMT
Perfect exposure, and a lovely sky you stitched this pano together well Tic.
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::Ramad
04/17/12 10:29 PM GMT
It is a beautiful image of a green rolling meadow with trees on the edge and a great looking sky Tick. You and your camera have done b- good job here.
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.Fifthbeatle
04/18/12 1:26 AM GMT
This is an excellent image, Tick! Interesting process you describe there, well done. By the way, you and I share the same Nikon, it's a fine machine!
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::jeenie11
04/18/12 3:43 AM GMT
Great wide shot. Love the sky and the subjects included in the shot.
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::busybottle
04/18/12 5:24 AM GMT
Tick
Beautiful wide shot! Love the sky and landscape a lot! I would love to see more of this scene. Nice work
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I think im having amnesia and deja vu at the same time - I think I have forgotten this before.
::Dunstickin
04/18/12 5:46 AM GMT
'What the Flock'!

Our very own Tick...A bloody sheepherder!...what happen to the hosses mate!...

Now you are beginning to think like a proppa fotographer pal...

So good, I'm keeping it!...
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.koca
04/18/12 7:13 AM GMT
Wonderful work, Tick. What a creation. I love the scene very much, nice and refreshing. Thanks.
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::LynEve
04/18/12 1:01 PM GMT
Great work on this Tick. The lovely curve of the hills and the clouds are very appealing. The herd looks ok too :)
I think herd is perfectly acceptable for sheep. They are generally referred to as a 'mob' in this country.
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::Starry173
04/18/12 5:10 PM GMT
Great shot! I think herd works as well as flock. The word shepherd would seem to indicate that. Enjoyed this.
Tom
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.Eubeen
04/19/12 2:14 AM GMT

You missed a line that could have been cloned out. There's an arc line running across the top of the scene through the clouds, most noticeable on the top left side.

A good capture with the D7000 and a fine looking panorama photo. Good composition of the scene and nice details in the photo. Great work Tick.

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::auroraobers
04/20/12 4:14 AM GMT
You did a great job. I've much to learn in photoshop.
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.icedancer
04/20/12 8:14 PM GMT
Marvelous capture Tick, such a peaceful capture and rich colours
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::SEFA
04/21/12 5:37 PM GMT
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::luckyshot
04/22/12 6:09 PM GMT
Tick - Beautiful scenery in a wonderful capture. Your stitching and use of Content Aware in CS5, coupled with your photo skills, make an outstanding work here. Thad
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