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Ring Tailed Lemur (c)

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11 replies
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 2, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Hi,
Just wondered what folk thought of this shot, its been converted to black and white by removing all saturation, and the eyes restored to original colour using a rubber in layers of PS.

Cheers

Tim
D2X, 300mm 2.8VR

Posted by Mike Smith on April 2, 2007 at 3:01 PM
thought about cloning out the zoo cage wires from the eyes? then it would be really "in yer face" :biggrin:

I quite like this contrast effect, it works well in this instance :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on April 2, 2007 at 3:30 PM
Great picture Tim. thanks for telling us how you did it. :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Graeme Lee on April 2, 2007 at 4:30 PM
Great creativity Tim and it works very nicely. I think the nose in focus would make this extra special. Don't know how possible that is?

:toast:
Posted by John MacTavish on April 2, 2007 at 4:35 PM
It's certainly got plenty of impact.
I do agree about the nose. Had it been acceptably sharp this would have been a knockout. You'd probably need to be shooting at f22 or tighter to get this though, even then....... :rolleyes:

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 2, 2007 at 5:03 PM
Looks really good to me Tim. Yes it is a pity about the nose being soft, but I am sure lots of people wont notice and it will hold a certain amount of appeal.
Was this one in leeds as well? :smile: :toast:
Major
Posted by Nick Railton on April 2, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Tim, Love it. You just can't put that 300mm down!

Cheers
Posted by Mike Smith on April 2, 2007 at 6:36 PM
I actually differ with others here, I think the OOF nose actually adds to the shot by pulling your eyes directly to the lemurs eyes, if the nose were in focus it would distract from the main strong element in the shot which is the coloured eyes against the monochrome element.
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 3, 2007 at 3:03 AM
Thanks for comments, I did wonder about the nose, not convinced either way but shall pop back and do it again.
Nick - the 300mm has fused to my D2X alright!
Major - yep a Leeds tourist attraction no less!

Tim
Posted by Peter Barritt on April 3, 2007 at 7:32 AM
interesting idea Tim. sharp eyes are the imperative in wildlife photography, the rest is optional IMHO. works for me. I agree with taking the cage reflections away. Next thing you'll be jetting off to the Masai Mara...I can feel it in my bones.
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 3, 2007 at 7:53 AM
Hi Peter,
Funny thing I'm off for my honeymoon in South Africa this summer, hence the 300mm VR jobby.
Thanks for comment

Tim
Posted by Peter Barritt on April 3, 2007 at 11:09 AM
ah. presume you'll be leaving the camera behind to concentrate on cementing your relationship???
:cool: Have a good one. Peter