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Uploaded: 03/14/10 6:19 AM GMT
Close As I Dared
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On the guardrail support by the Yukon River. On the way to town, me I mean. Taken with my Canon S90 ... a little soft, 'cause I was so excited to get so close I wasn't too steady. Actually, the best place to find these are at the city dump, but it's too far for me to walk. I cheated, with the catch-light ... just makes it look more alive.I hope no one minds.

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::Ramad
03/14/10 9:52 AM GMT
A little soft but all the same a very good image because it is rare to see them sitting about like this. Seeing those claws and that beak I think I also wouldn't get closer, Winona.
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.Jimbobedsel
03/14/10 12:38 AM GMT
I don't call it cheating. I call it enhancing. To put something in, is no different than cloning something out, the way I see it. Maybe a touch soft, but this is a fantastic capture of that mean lookin' bird. I like the lighting in the background. Very nice, Winona.
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.Jims
03/14/10 5:35 PM GMT
Nice shot, it is a little soft, I used "unharp mask" on your shot on my pc and it really cleared up the softness well, you can also back light it with the program "photoscape' to bring out the feathers. once a again a good shot that would be great with a little touch up.
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::0930_23
03/14/10 6:56 PM GMT
Jims is right about the unsharp mask and the back lighting Winona. I would have been overly excited as well. Great post.

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.Logun7
03/14/10 7:17 PM GMT
»»-»»((*-:¦:-*))»»-»» Magnificent Shot ««-««(( *-:¦:-*))»»-»»
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
.avedeloff
03/14/10 7:52 PM GMT
Very nice shot. Have to agree to try the unsharp mask.
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::bingwa
03/14/10 8:19 PM GMT
Soon trying these suggestions. Most times I find with the Unsharp Mask it does very little, but maybe it could be the user's fault. Thanks for the suggestions ... I usually need all the help I can get.

Winona
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.ovar2008
03/14/10 8:26 PM GMT
Imperial!
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.gizmo1
03/14/10 9:40 PM GMT
This is a great close up but i think fill flash would have helped with this on. But still very nice and thanks for sharing.
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.Joanie
03/15/10 1:32 AM GMT
It looks like you were right on top of him!...lol...Great shot Winona!
Joanie
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::SEFA
03/15/10 6:17 AM GMT
A very nice shot Winona.
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.Lynthirteen
03/15/10 8:11 AM GMT
Another case of right place and right time. Lyn.
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