Golden Perches by Canon DSLR Challenge


21-MAR-2008	Scott Estes

One of the world's most recognizable trademarks provides an excellent observation point for a trio of pigeons.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/1250s f/7.1 at 400.0mm iso200 full exif

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Canon DSLR Challenge		29-Mar-2008 12:57
I hope everyone's seen the documentary "Super Size Me". The thing I noticed when you sharpened up this photo was the "plastic-Y' yellow stuff (a really ugly color too) and the crudeness of construction - I guess I agree with Melbob's view on the company and that this is an apt representation. Penny STreet

Canon DSLR Challenge		28-Mar-2008 06:10
Likewise here too, Scott, I like your image and composition, I just dislike the company... LOL. I think what those birds are probably doing to the sign is entirely appropriate... ;-) Good comp. though and nice colour combination ~ Regards Melbob

jnconradie		27-Mar-2008 17:12
Well done. I have been remiss in not adding my congratulations on a very well constructed image. Compliments! Nico

Canon DSLR Challenge		26-Mar-2008 19:07
This looks better Scott! I was thinking of trying to get a picture of the golden arches too but this looks better than what I'd probably come up with! :-) CJ

Guest		26-Mar-2008 03:06
Lol, Cute and nice find! And yes, its surely very recognizable indeed! -Cat

Canon DSLR Challenge		24-Mar-2008 22:12
oh - this is much better! I really like this capture - Penny Street

Canon DSLR Challenge		24-Mar-2008 16:52
It definitely "pops" more now, Scott. Good work. ~Lydia

Guest		24-Mar-2008 15:19
Thanks, Lydia. I adjusted the yellow a bit and updated the image. I think the sign is pretty faded, and I had to shoot this during pretty bright sunshine as well. I boosted the reds all the way, only made a little bit of difference.

Canon DSLR Challenge		24-Mar-2008 01:54
LOL, Scott! A wonderful, fun image. The yellow seems a bit off ... perhaps a bit more red to be true to the arches' color, but I really like the composition. It's perfect. ~Lydia

ctfchallenge		23-Mar-2008 03:39
Good catch with the pigeons. I saw these same free standing arches and shot them without birds in MA. Amazing how they get around. -tv