3rd place: Which way is out of here ... (*) by theFly photo

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28-MAY-2005	theFly

Canon EOS 350D ,Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II
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ctfchallenge		06-Jun-2005 21:36
The composition is excellent. Way to go Lee! :) -Techo

Guest		06-Jun-2005 16:17
Thanks Cat and Ioana! Cat, I am not sure I could clone out the post with the fur in the way. Also, I think it adds to the sense of confinement.

Guest		06-Jun-2005 01:37
Oh, my, this is such a wonderful capture! He looks so wistful... And the DOF is amazing, you can clearly see the wires that keep him captive, but everything else is so nicely blurred away. Definitely one of my favorites! Ioana

ctfchallenge		05-Jun-2005 18:34
Great shot Lee, I like your work with the light in this one. Wires are fine, however the position of the pole (in the background), is IMO a bit distracting. Would you consider cloning it.? -Cat

ctfchallenge		04-Jun-2005 03:53
Thanks RK and Shu. Glad you like it. theFly

Shu		03-Jun-2005 17:37
I think I'm in love!! (Really great shot, Lee!) Shu

ctfchallenge		03-Jun-2005 00:02
Awesome. - RK

ctfchallenge		01-Jun-2005 03:15
Thanks Abstract. theFly

ctfchallenge		31-May-2005 23:43
really moody shot. nice lighting too. "dreaming of freedom" nice capture, Lee. -Abstract

Guest		31-May-2005 21:35
Thanks Darrel. I think the goals of the challenges are to push yourself to do better and learno from others comments and examples. That is how I have learned in the past.

Guest		31-May-2005 07:39
Amazing shot. It's photos like this that make me wonder why I post entries. The expression on his face is so emotional and really makes you believe that he is longing to be somewhere else. Very well done.

ctfchallenge		30-May-2005 21:35
Thanks Nico! theFly

Guest		30-May-2005 18:43
hey lee, this is simple amazing! the eyes say it all. beautfully shot

ctfchallenge		29-May-2005 13:05
Thanks Rod and good advise. theFly

Rod		29-May-2005 11:46
Yes very nice shot. Have you tried to dodge (lighten) the eyes Lee? I think that will really add to the shot. National Geographic always like to see the eyes ....................so do I:-)

Canon DSLR Challenge		29-May-2005 00:23
Thanks! I was in a glass observation area and he was just hamming it up outside the glass. He turned his back and sat down for a few minutes and then got up and left. This was about the last moment before he went back with the other gorillas. Here was maybe 3' from where I was standing. theFly

Guest		29-May-2005 00:06
Excellent lighting, I agree. Great shot.

janewigginsphotography		28-May-2005 23:00
Oh my Lee - This belongs in National Geographic!!!! The lighting is perfect. I was going to say to possibly clone out the fence or whatever is there on the right, but then again I think it adds to the aura of containment this fellow is in. I'm in awe. jano

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