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Uploaded: January 09, 2009 03:40:43
Finalist
This was a Kodak POTD in January, 2010.
I know this is not a good animal portrait but I find the lines and play of light and shadow very pleasing. I took it at the Albuquerque Zoo -- which we practically had to ourselves when we visited on a chilly winter morning. No wonder this guy was seeking a bit of sun!
Category: Elements of Design
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 8000/1000000 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350
Sarah D. Perreten January 09, 2009
VERY elegant, Nikki!Sally #1064520
Deb Koskovich January 09, 2009
Not a good animal portrait? Whaddayanuts? This is awesome, Nikki! The play of light makes it all that much more special. #7004900MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 09, 2009
Oh DeB.....Never call Nikki Nuts! ;0)Wow..The Lines ARE Wonderful Nik!
I Like Sarahs Word...Elegant
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Linda D. Lester
January 09, 2009
Joy Rector January 09, 2009
love this shot #7005080
Dominick M. Dimacale
January 09, 2009
Dominick #7005241
Jeana Clark January 09, 2009
~J~ #7005360
Cheryl E. Davis January 09, 2009
Love the lighting and tones on this one, Nikki! Now that is what I call, back lighting! Love that curve! Nice work! #7006235Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 09, 2009
I was questioning your take on this awesomely lit image too, Nikki!!!!! It's elegant and has wonderful designs!!!!! I LOVE it!!!!! :-) k #7006821Pat Gamwell January 09, 2009
INCREDIBLE shot, Nikki! Very eye appealing and the lighting/lines work so well together with monotone colors! I think we'll see this again! #7008738
Stefania Barbier
January 10, 2009
Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 10, 2009
The lighting and pose are really beautiful Nikki! #7011375
Mitch Spence
January 14, 2009
A P January 15, 2009
Fabulous lighting on this capture Nikki and a very well deserved EfP. Congratz #7036190Richard M. Waas January 17, 2009
Nikki, Diagonals, "S" curves, streaming light..... Great Comp!! Congrats on the EP. #7043906Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 18, 2009
I'm so glad to see the EFP on this awesome image, Nikki!!!!! #7048756Cesar J. La Rosa February 01, 2009
Beautiful portrait, Nikki!!! As you say, the lines and the lighting make this image perfect for the Elements Of Design Category. I would add that the composition is beautiful and those textures are simply amazing. I also love the colors all within the same range of browns and golds. A Winner in my books!!!Susan Fox February 02, 2009
Wonderful photo Nikki! It is my all out fav pick for the month :-) Just love the brown tones, the lighting and how all the lines work together. #7119572Lynne S. Fried February 23, 2009
Congratulations on your Finalists - he almost looks like he is out of stone with the way the lighting hits him. Nice job!! #7198299Jeana Clark February 23, 2009
~J~ #7198343
Erin Appelbaum February 23, 2009
Congrats on this finalist Nikki. Peter #7198709Vicki L. Filippin February 23, 2009
WTG, Nikki! I TOTALLY saw this one coming....and am expecting to see GOLD in the next few days. #7198812
Mitch Spence
February 23, 2009
Linda D. Lester
February 23, 2009
Vladan D. Djordjevic February 23, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #7199335
Mary Beth Aiello
February 23, 2009
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 23, 2009
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!!!!! WTG, Nikki!!!!! :-) k #7199603Susan Fox February 23, 2009
Congratulations! #7201202Michelle L. Frick February 23, 2009
Congratulations Nikki!! #7202553Colleen Farrell February 23, 2009
Outstanding, Nikki! Awesome work! Big congratulations on your finalist! #7202885Susan M. Hembree February 23, 2009
Good going, Nikki! Congratulations on the finalist! #7203025
Denny E. Barnes
February 23, 2009
Sam Britt February 23, 2009
Congratulations, Nikki!! #7203920Kristi A. Howson February 23, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist and best of luck in the next round Nikki. The beauty is in the simplicity..great seeing and capturing this!!! #7204643
Usman M. Bajwa
February 23, 2009
Usman. #7205206
Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 23, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist! WTG Nikki! #7205360Katarina Mansson February 24, 2009
Nice lines and composition as well as the cute little creature. Congratulations Nikki! #7206021
Stefania Barbier
February 24, 2009
Leslie McLain
February 24, 2009
frank w. degenhardt February 24, 2009
Nikki- Way to go in getting a Finalist for your hard and beautiful work. Wish you the best for the next round.JO ANN CLEVELAND February 24, 2009
Congratulations Nikki, hope to see this again in the gold!jo ann c. #7208519
Mark S. Cox February 25, 2009
Congratulations. I think this is a great photo. Wonderful lines, tones and composition. #7215556Max Aureli February 25, 2009
Fantastic capture and timing!! Congratulations on this finalist, Nikki!!! #7216308
Laurie Daily
February 26, 2009
Ron Roberts March 02, 2009
YES I THOUGHT IT WAS A CARVING VERY NICE...RON... #7233581Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 05, 2009
Corinne M. Thompson March 11, 2009
Congrats on your Finalist Niiki for this wonderful capture! #7273079Graham Robards January 08, 2010
Oh this is beautiful Nikki, it's a lovely animal portrait, all is missing is the hair if I may be so bold!The lines are wonderful. Great shot. ~Pat #8280930
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