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May 13, 2011, 7:18:13 PM
Adobe Photoshop CS4 Windows
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This beautiful falcon is part of the Raptor Project. She is injured and can no longer live in the wild. The lighting was very bad (indoor, artificial) so I relied on high ISO settings to get a decent shutter speed (no more than 1/200 on each photo). Noise was reduced with Define 2.0

Third Place in #Birds-Club Endangered Species contest!
The Aplomado Falcon is classified as endangered in the United States (not worldwide). It was considered extinct in the US in 1951. Reintroduction efforts are currently underway in Texas.

Aplomado Falcon
Raptor Project
Waterman Conservation Education Center
Apalachin, New York
Canon 5D / EF 70-200 F4 L IS USM

© Melissa Mancuso Penta // All Rights Reserved
Do not duplicate or distribute this photo without permission

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Very nice portrait of a beautiful animal. The color of the background is very similar to the tones of the bird and creates a soft, warm palette. I like the composition, and one alternative would have been ding this in a vertical framing. But this presentation is totally acceptable.
Define did a great job of the noise, but if you also have Color Efex 3, you can use Tonal Contrast, used as a brush as not to upset the background. It will put back the zest that the noise removal took off the feathers.
The head position is perfect to allow for good focus in the eye and the tip of the bill at the same time. And although the body is slightly turned to the right, the space is left in front of the face. Good choice.
In general, a very pleasing image with impact. The eye speaks for itself.
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Mood: Love =Parabuteo78 Nov 16, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Gorgeous photo and beautiful bird!
Love the warm colors of these falcons, that you really managed to capture very well.
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=mydigitalmind Nov 16, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you so much!
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~LyokoStar Nov 1, 2012  Student General Artist
aplomado falcons are absolutely beautiful. they're my favorite animal- end of story.
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~Micromosaico Feb 26, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
very beautiful photo
can i make a painting with this picture?
thanks Luigina
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=mydigitalmind Feb 28, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you for the comment and for asking. You can make a painting, however, if posted online, please link to the original. I see you are new to deviantart - I really hope you decide to submit it here so that I can see it! Even if you do not submit it here, if you put it online, please send a link - would LOVE to see it!
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*StrictlyAshleyDee Sep 28, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Gorgeous. Excellent capture.
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=mydigitalmind Sep 28, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks!
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*StrictlyAshleyDee Oct 3, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You're welcome.
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~Flarimar Sep 21, 2011  Student Writer
Wonderful picture!!!
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=mydigitalmind Sep 21, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks!!
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