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Postby SteveGriffin on Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:11 pm

These guys caught my eye whilst driving on the weekend.

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Postby MCWB on Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:20 pm

Whoa... bizarre looking things, remind me of those Easter island heads! Nice shot too, the DOF works well, but I think the front head could do with some fill flash maybe?
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Postby SteveGriffin on Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:28 pm

I agree with the fill flash, the shadows are a bit harsh
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Postby sirhc55 on Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:35 pm

Steve - I like the shot but as the other have said maybe a fill flash would have helped. You could also try a gradient mask in PS.
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Postby Killakoala on Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:12 pm

I don't think it needs a fill flash. I think the detail can be seen clearly in the face of the main subject.

Great photo of an interesting subject.
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Postby kipper on Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:16 pm

I have to agree with Killakoala. I think I calibrated my monitor lastnight and the image appears fine.
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Postby PiroStitch on Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:31 pm

Great photo and DOF. Looks fine on my monitor
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Postby Matt. K on Tue Apr 19, 2005 11:09 pm

If they caught your eye then you shouldn't go throwing it around.
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Postby jdear on Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:55 am

nicely done!
forget fill flash for this type of thing, what you need is a home-made reflector!

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Postby gstark on Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:02 am

While the shadows are a tad harsh, the exposure is good, with no blown highlights. You're well within the contrast range of the sensor here, so fill would have not done all that much for you.

A reflector into the shadows? That would have helped soften the shadows nicely, I suspect.

Good image; great use of DoF.

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