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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 83: Signature Images >> Challenge 83: Eligible > Rainy day in June (*)
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12-JUN-2005 theFly

Rainy day in June (*)

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Not sure if this is really my style. But, I am really enjoying nature photography more after getting the XT. I really enjoyed their regel appearance despite the heavy rain.

Canon EOS 350D ,Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II
1/320s f/8.0 at 200.0mm iso800 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time12-Jun-2005 15:21:30
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length200 mm
Exposure Time1/320 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias-0.38
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programshutter priority (2)
Focus Distance

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DanStephens 21-Jun-2005 02:29
Yes and I love the dead deer floating on the far left of the picture. No, but seriously, this is a great shot. I love that all the ducks/geese are at different heights in the picture. Very nice job!
Nugar20-Jun-2005 00:06
Hmm, yes, now that you mention it I can see some color...
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Jun-2005 23:39
Thanks Humberto! I am really enjoying my DSLR. Such freedom. This is not a B&W. No changes were made with the saturation. theFly
Nugar19-Jun-2005 17:18
Love this image, Lee. I speaks to me about beauty in a real, harsh environ. Reminds me that even though we usually see just a glance of beauty on a beauty day, when we go back to our cozy homes, wildlife is still out there, enduring the elements.

The B&W and rain give this image an engraving or paint feeling. You're really dangerous with that camera! Kudos!
Guest 14-Jun-2005 16:14
Thanks Techo. Only cropped to a 2x4 format and to put the waterline at the top 1/3 point. The width of the picture was not reduced.
ctfchallenge14-Jun-2005 05:06
Exquisite. Reminds me of one those fairy tale scenes. Just wonderful. Just wondering, at 200mm did you have to crop much. Just to get a sense of how far you where. Because even at 200mm that's pretty far!

-Techo :)
ctfchallenge14-Jun-2005 00:02
Thanks all. I think this is my first rain shot. theFly
alexeig13-Jun-2005 22:19
Very nice, the rain is really visible
Guest 13-Jun-2005 10:53
Very nice capture Lee, holds interest showing ducks and Canadian I mean Canada geese sharing a rock. ;-)
Rod 13-Jun-2005 05:52
The rain really adds to the shot, well done Lee & nice to see you outside:-)
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2005 03:12
In this case, thank goodness for the rain because it has changed your shot from, perhaps, the ordinary to the extraordinary! I love to look at it! Shu
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2005 02:51
Thanks all! It was taken outside. It really was pouring. It was not raining this hard when I got the camera and put the lens on. It then just started to pour. I was under the cover of some large trees that gave me some protection for a while. It did not last. I shot 4 quick shots in about 30 seconds and then ran for cover in a near by rock over hang.

Shu, the XT is the USA name for the 350d.
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2005 02:39
Very nice. Like the way you processed the image. Gives a sense of downpour. Was this taken from indoors, if not, how did you protect the camera?
- RK
Canon DSLR Challenge13-Jun-2005 02:23
Sorry, forgot to mention that I really like this image. It is really hot here today but this shot makes me feel chilled. Sharon
Canon DSLR Challenge13-Jun-2005 02:19
I love shooting in the rain but worry about getting the camera wet. How did you do this without soaking yours? Sharon
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2005 01:55
The tones in the image are great! And, BTW, the frame really pulls it together. What is XT? Shu