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My Tortoise Head Portrait Opinion, BAA Bulletin 336, and BPN Head Angle Threads/An Education

My Tortoise Head Portrait Opinion

Thanks to all who participated. Opinions were divided as to which was the stronger image, the straight on view or the side view. Some folks were rather adamant in defending their choice. I initially thought that the right down the lens barrel image was stronger, then gravitated to feeling […]

September 2nd, 2010 | Category: 2010, Educational, Misc | Comments are closed

Which Is the Stronger Image, and Why?

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This Galapagos Tortoise head portrait was photographed during a very light drizzle with the tripod-mounted Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens and the EOS-1D MIV. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +2/3 stop: 1/20 sec. at f/16. I used One-Shot AF after selecting a sensor that covered the eye.

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August 28th, 2010 | Category: 2010, Educational, Misc | 32 comments - (Comments are closed)

Galapagos Day 8/Puerto Ayora: tortoises and landbirds

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This Galapagos Tortoise was photographed in soft, misty light with the tripod-mounted Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens and the EOS-1D MIV. Evaluative metering +1 stop: 1/100 sec. at f/8. If you remain still these ancient animals will come completely out of their shells and show off their long necks.

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August 27th, 2010 | Category: 2010, Galapagos 2010 | 4 comments - (Comments are closed)
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