Melancholy* by Canon DSLR Challenge


23-JUL-2005	GeraldH

Mandrill
Augsburg Zoo
A long focal length really helps to isolate the subject from the background.

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/320s f/6.3 at 400.0mm iso400 hide exif

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Guest		09-Aug-2005 06:01
It is indeed very much so a keeper, with a wonderful title to go with. -Michael

Canon DSLR Challenge		31-Jul-2005 11:56
Many thanks to all for your kind comments. Olaf, you were right. I have replaced it by a new version where I have used the normal resize algorithm in PS instead of "resize sharper". With still less sharpness, I am afraid the crispness would go lost. Lee, good idea; I have brightened the eyes. Only a very small amount, barely noticeable, but more would have damaged the melancholic expression. Gerald

Canon DSLR Challenge		31-Jul-2005 03:14
It is a keeper! I would try dodging the eyes just a little to make them pop. theFly

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Jul-2005 08:00
It's a keeper, but I think you've oversharpened it. --Olaf.dk

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Jul-2005 00:48
Wonderful. The composition with the creamy bokeh, just perfect. -Techo

Piotr Siejka		29-Jul-2005 21:01
Brilliant capture!!!

Guest		29-Jul-2005 18:24
Gerald, perfect title. :) The image really crisp. Well captured. E-

Guest		29-Jul-2005 14:58
Excellent !!!