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29-APR-2007 sueanne

Lurking groundhog *

... in the ole vacant chicken house, waiting for a run to the barn.

Canon EOS 350D
1/400s f/4.0 at 50.0mm iso200 full exif

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ctfchallenge09-May-2007 21:48
There's no time to "frame" this kind of shot in the camera. It's a great shot, so work with it. IMHO, a tighter crop will get the bleached fence frame down to less glaring proportions and better emphasize the animal as if a longer telephoto lens were used. Then darken to taste. -tv
sue anne07-May-2007 01:30
Thank you CJ, will see what I can do. :)
ctfchallenge02-May-2007 22:23
Very cute Sue Anne! You could play around with contrast, darkening it and maybe a little saturation if you like to bring out the color and texture of the blocks and wood, but nice as is too! CJ
sue anne02-May-2007 09:23
Thank you Tom,
I waited about 15-20 minutes, I knew he was in there wanting to come out. It was just the timing of waiting and taking his picture when he peeked out. :)
Guest 01-May-2007 05:33
Thanks, this is a fun shot! Good example of how the subject can be a very small part of the picture.
How long did you have to wait for this shot Sue Anne?
TomD.
sue anne01-May-2007 02:47
Thank you Brent, Doug and Rich,

I didn't plan on waiting too long, lucky he kept peeking out.
ctfchallenge01-May-2007 01:20
Neat shot and well framed. Rich
ctfchallenge30-Apr-2007 05:35
Love it Sueanne. The slanted wall, mysteriousness of the groundhog, the framing that doesn't look planned out... Just love it. -COAmature
Brent 30-Apr-2007 01:39
Very nice Sue Anne. You know at first glance I was thinking it was too bad the lighting seemed a bit harsh, but then this give an impression he doesn't want to be seen stepping out into the spotlight. Fun image and great work.