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Archive 2007 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

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A photo of my daughter, Csilla, and her pet Giraffe - George.

OK, my friends. You were right, as usual.

Here's the reshoot incorporatoing your kind suggestions. Morning light, as opposed to late afternoon.

Edited by Strad on Aug 20, 2007 at 11:54 AM GMT (Reason: Reshot)

Edited by Strad on Aug 21, 2007 at 09:12 AM GMT (Reason: Fixed Background)

Edited by Strad on Aug 21, 2007 at 03:21 PM GMT (Reason: One last tweak to the background)

Edited by Strad on Aug 22, 2007 at 11:50 AM GMT (Reason: Subtle Color Correction)

Aug 19, 2007 at 07:40 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Hello Endre! Csilla's profile drew me from the thumbnails.
George is strikingly set against the background. I wonder if you might want to try a reshoot for one reason. I know that Csilla is looking at George, but I want to see a bit of her eyes. For one thing, I know that they are beautiful, but that's not the only reason. The eye contact between the figurine and the real person makes the photo. Just a slightly different angle, with the giraffe an inch or so higher and maybe a half inch toward us, her lashes a little higher, and the light getting into her eyes...that would transform a cute photo into a great one, I suspect.

Love the reshoot!

Edited by Photon on Aug 20, 2007 at 03:11 PM GMT (Reason: responding to new image)

Aug 19, 2007 at 08:33 PM

Tom Basore 1-time assignment winner

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Nicely shot Endre and a great take on the assignment. It does seem that the giraffe may be so close to Csilla's face she may have to cross her eyes to see him...I know I would but my eyesight isn't what it used to be...but again, well done!

Aug 19, 2007 at 09:42 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

I love it when you include your gorgeous children in your images, Endre, my friend!

I agree with Jess, though, and think you need to show more of her eyes, and raise the giraffe just a bit. Great job highlighting the animal against the background!

As always, an excellent entry, either way.

Aug 19, 2007 at 09:46 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Thanks so much, Jess, my friend! It took all sorts of tries to get the lighting like this. There were several shots with her eyes more open but not lit as well, or something was out of focus, etc. We may try shooting it again tomorrow, but I wanted to make sure that the subject was the little giraffe and not Csilla. She's there to add perspective and some interest bu not the focus of the photo. Anyway, I'm very glad you like it.

Fond regards,

Endre

Photon wrote:
Hello Endre! Csilla's profile drew me from the thumbnails.
George is strikingly set against the background. I wonder if you might want to try a reshoot for one reason. I know that Csilla is looking at George, but I want to see a bit of her eyes. For one thing, I know that they are beautiful, but that's not the only reason. The eye contact between the figurine and the real person makes the photo. Just a slightly different angle, with the giraffe an inch or so higher and maybe a half inch toward us, her lashes a little higher, and...Show more →

Aug 20, 2007 at 01:56 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Thanks, Tom. I appreciate your comments and am glad you like it. That was, indeed one of the problems in shooting it - Csilla's eyes would cross and it made her uncomfortable and consequently the shots looked awful. :worried:

Fond regards.

Endre

Tom Basore wrote:
Nicely shot Endre and a great take on the assignment. It does seem that the giraffe may be so close to Csilla's face she may have to cross her eyes to see him...I know I would but my eyesight isn't what it used to be...but again, well done!

Aug 20, 2007 at 01:58 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Thanks so much, Philly! I shamelessly try to hedge my bets by photographing my kids whenever possible. This little Giraffe has an interesting story - one of Csilla's longtime homeschooling friends made it for her out of clay. He makes all sorts of such things (dragons, warriors on horses, etc.) but this one was his best. Now that he's older, he's sweet on Csilla but she wants to keep him a distant acquanitance. This was one of his early attempts at trying to get her interested in him but it didn't succeed.

Poor kid. But, as we all know, that's the way it goes. Anyway, we'll try to reshoot it but I don't think we'll come up with anything significantly better. We'll see.

All best wishes,

Endre

Philly Rains wrote:
I love it when you include your gorgeous children in your images, Endre, my friend!

I agree with Jess, though, and think you need to show more of her eyes, and raise the giraffe just a bit. Great job highlighting the animal against the background!

As always, an excellent entry, either way.

Aug 20, 2007 at 02:05 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Fantastic long eyelashes but I feel they are hiding her eyes and you need to make the connection between her and the giraffe. Great sharpness.

Adam

Aug 20, 2007 at 12:35 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Winner!
The giraffe is the subject, but I don't think you'll succeed in demoting Csilla to anything less than co-subject. That's fine, this one works with the two competing for our attention.
Bravo!

Aug 20, 2007 at 03:15 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

A beautifully classical pose and capture Endre -
Classic beauty and dreaming about that world where the Giraffe lives.
You captured the dreaminess perfectly man -
Elegant!

/\rt

Aug 20, 2007 at 04:30 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Hello Endre,
Well done, what a beautiful shot. You have such lovely models. The pose, and lighting is perfect, the detail is amazing. Well done !!
-Nick

Aug 20, 2007 at 05:30 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Really like it with her eyes open more.

Aug 20, 2007 at 06:20 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Endre,
What a powerful team with you, your daughter and George! It is in the finals for sure.
Congrats!
Tom

Aug 20, 2007 at 07:04 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Wow. I didnt see the original but this is another winner. What also amazing is the Giraffe that this friend made it is amazing itself.

Aug 20, 2007 at 09:09 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Thanks, Adam! As you see, I replaced it, but I appreciate your comment on the other one. It just served to strengthen my resolve to get a better version shot!

All the best,

Endre

Adam Woodyatt wrote:
Fantastic long eyelashes but I feel they are hiding her eyes and you need to make the connection between her and the giraffe. Great sharpness.

Adam

Aug 21, 2007 at 12:22 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Yop, you're right on that score, Jess! Thanks so much for the original comment and for this one as well. I'm so glad you like the new, improved version better!

Fond regards,

Endre

Photon wrote:
Winner!
The giraffe is the subject, but I don't think you'll succeed in demoting Csilla to anything less than co-subject. That's fine, this one works with the two competing for our attention.
Bravo!

Aug 21, 2007 at 12:24 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Thank you so much, Art! I appreciatre the kind comments. The best compliment is to say I've done something "elegant".

I really resonate to that!

All the best,

Endre

Artisador wrote:
A beautifully classical pose and capture Endre -
Classic beauty and dreaming about that world where the Giraffe lives.
You captured the dreaminess perfectly man -
Elegant!

/\rt

Aug 21, 2007 at 12:26 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Thanks so much for the kind comment, Nick! I'm delighted that you like it. I dohave a houseful of beautiful models whom I exploit shamelessly!

Fond regards,

Endre

nlamendo wrote:
Hello Endre,
Well done, what a beautiful shot. You have such lovely models. The pose, and lighting is perfect, the detail is amazing. Well done !!
-Nick

Aug 21, 2007 at 12:28 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Thanks, Karen! It was a very helpful suggestion! I'm glad you like it!

All the best,

Endre

Karen Gilligan wrote:
Really like it with her eyes open more.

Aug 21, 2007 at 12:29 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · # 260 Please Take Me Back To the Zoo!

Thanks so much, Tom, my friend! So glad you like it! One never knows about the finals but I appreciate the vote of conficence!

All best wishes,

Endre

bouchto wrote:
Endre,
What a powerful team with you, your daughter and George! It is in the finals for sure.
Congrats!
Tom

Aug 21, 2007 at 12:30 AM

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