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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 6/20/2008
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Thank you dear Ania, I was sort of lucky here, I had the camera on continuous shutter here, so had a sort of movie going on. Had lots of pictures to choose from. I hould have been watch the camera not the tiger, then I might have got him all in the frames though
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Ania Blazejewska
{K:23981} 6/18/2008
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this one is absolutely fantastic portrait dear Dan
True wild and beautiful animal
great
congratulations,
ania
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 6/17/2008
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And I thank you again for your reply on the details of the shot, Dan!
Nick
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 6/16/2008
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Yes focusing it out as much as I could, you still get some bluriness as you would with your finger prints on a filter type of effect. Thank you so much for your comments they are greatly appreciated
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 6/14/2008
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And you got rid of all those "finger prints and scratches" simply by putting them completely out of focus, may I assume Dan? Because the image brings me an impression of the tiger as it would appear when focusing through "free" air rather than behind thick glass. Much like observing the tiger from some safe distance but without anything translucent between you and the king.
Cheers!
Nick
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 6/8/2008
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Hi Nick, thank you so much for all your comments. They are always welcome my friend, I hope you are having a great weekend. Adn yes it was taken through thick glass with finger prints and scratches all over it ;-)
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 6/6/2008
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Oops, and BTW, if this was taken behind glass then it is an even greater achievement! Hat off for that!
Nick
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 6/6/2008
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I only meant the somewhat less strong focus on the body, Dan, which comes from the (wisely chosen) wide aperture. But it is a nice to have since it enhances his face! As about the legs, well, that cool guy didn't care about the photographer! ;-)
Cheers!
Nick
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 6/5/2008
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Thanks Nick, yes got lucky here but not really as well, opened up the fast shutter, so have all this in frame by frame movie style, so has plently to pick from :-).
Yes I know what you mean by the look they give when they are alerted or interested in something.
That focus softness you are seeing is actually glass reflections, lot going on there, almost got it all removed with camera angle and polariser but not all of it.
I agree about the legs, too bad about that now ;-). I should have been looking where I was going not tracking the animal without checking framing.
He had just been fed, and was now quite playful
Thank you so much yet again Nick for your great commments
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 6/4/2008
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The light background is such a good centrast for the vivid strong colors of the tiger, Dan! I think also that it did you a favor with that pose ;-) Seriously now, the timing was perfect for capturing a very interesting moment, when something seems to attract the sharp attention of it.
The details on the front part and face are also superb. The focus gets a tiny bit softer as it follows its body backward but this makes its face and attention even more important.
Perhaps (only perhaps) including the legs could make it even better, though from the composition's view it is already more than good enough for a picture book about the king of all felines.
BTW, the sharp teeth of that fast killer really tell me to keep away, but on this one it looks not really angry - only interested. Of course, it matters very much what kind of interest this is. In case of "oh! yummy!" it is not as important whether it is angry or not! ;-)
Cheers!
Nick
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 6/3/2008
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Lots of zoom going on there dear Jen, would love to come over and take some shots there, and have my own personal guide ;-). Maybe you could shout me that beer. Had a great weekend, took loads of photo's, but two days worth are only average after not trusting my camera's auto focus, that's what you get when you modify things ;-)
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 5/30/2008
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Great looking tiger dearest Dan, wouldnt like to really touch it, not scared of lions though:) This is so very sharp and clear, I should bring you to Africa and help me out with my lion shots there;)) Your filter does work really well!!
Wishing you a relaxt weekend and hoping you will enjoy your time off!
big hugs Jenxx
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/30/2008
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He he he, didn't relise you had attached a picture Tony, I thought you were talking about his other Tiger ;-). It looks like it is trying to sniff him out
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Tony Growden
{K:976} 5/30/2008
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Its looking much healthier this morning. Its up and around so he had better be careful.
Cheers
Tony
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/30/2008
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Thanks so much Tony,
Yes you are right, I think it is stuffed, I thought there was something strange about it, just wasn't sure what ;-)
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Tony Growden
{K:976} 5/30/2008
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Excellent shot Dan.
I think keith is pretty safe with his. Hes been feeding it all Margarets cooking and its too stuffed to move.
Cheers
Tony
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/29/2008
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Thank you dear Nicole, Keith want's to pat that kitten ;-), maybe not such a good idea.
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/29/2008
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Thank you Harry, I was a bit supprised how clear this one came out through the glass
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/29/2008
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Thanks so much Keith, I would like to see you try ;-), or actually not!!! I think you should just stick to patting the one at your house once you tame it
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/29/2008
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Thank you my dear Chaterine, you don't have to be scared ;-)
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H L
{K:11377} 5/29/2008
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Dan, this is very cool indeed interesting :) body shot of the Tiger... also glad to use polarizer to bring out more of these beautiful details!!!
Cheers,
Harry
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Chaterine Harton
{K:4065} 5/29/2008
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very weel done dear dan!
Im quite scared now :))))))))))))))))))
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 5/28/2008
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What a cute kitten...LOL!!!Nice teeth he has !! Great sharpness and clarity...very well taken!!!
Have a nice day.
Cheers,Nicki
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Keith Growden
{K:29240} 5/28/2008
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Awesome Dan. Going into my favourites for sure. So clear i feel like i could pat the kitty. Congratulations on a great shot. Cheers Keith:) :)
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/28/2008
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Hey darling, at work about to have lunch, thank goodness, my working day this week has been quite stressfull and frustrating. xxoo Dan
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Julie Salles
{K:22654} 5/28/2008
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Hi darling, just finished dinner. Chatting with him right now :)
Are you having a nice day so far?
xoxo,
Julie.
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/28/2008
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Thank you Len for your comment
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/28/2008
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Thank you my darling Julie, that polarising filter is amazing ;-). Had a look at Keiths page, so hilarious, and about time he posted something ;-). I got an e-mail from him this morning also, he didn't mention his picture. Hope you are having a nice evening. xxoo, Dan
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Len Webster
{K:25714} 5/27/2008
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Beautiful animal!
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Dan Wilson
{K:21104} 5/27/2008
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He he he, thanks, sorted now. Bit busy right now will reply later xxoo
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Julie Salles
{K:22654} 5/27/2008
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Don'g?
Think you hit the wrong letter ;)
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Julie Salles
{K:22654} 5/27/2008
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I think this one is my favorite Dan.
Despite the glass in between the two of you (Thank God for that) you were able to keep it very sharp with great details my friend.
Take a look at Keith's page ;)
xoxo,
Julie.
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