Struthio Camelus (Ostrich)
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Tuesday, 10 May 2005 00:00
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"I ask for the privilege of not being born ...not to be born until you can assure me of a home and a master to protect me, and a right to live as long as I am physically able to enjoy life...not to be born until my body is precious and men have ceased to exploit it because it is cheap and plentiful." Unknown
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Struthio camelus (Family: Struthioniformes; Common name: Ostrich)
Ostriches are not kept in cages (of course) and this one is no exception. It had many thousands of square meters to go to but it decided to stay motionless at a distance of 2 meters from my lens. Focusing on the eyes is always the rule when it comes to animal photography and these photos show the fine details of the ostrich's face.
Photo by George J. Reclos
Shooting Data:
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO200
Shutter speed: 1/350 sec, f/8, Aperture priority mode
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL mode
Image: RAW, converted in Photoshop CS, sharpening and contrast adjusted, saved in JPEG, levels adjusted, cropped + USM added.
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Struthio camelus
The detail in this picture is really breathtaking. Take into account that the large picture you will see when you click on the thumbnail is a compressed image of the original which has been also reduced in size three times.
Photo by George J. Reclos
Shooting Data:
Camera: Nikon D2X
Lens: Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO100
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec, f/6.3, Aperture priority mode
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL mode
Image: JPEG edited in Photoshop CS, levels adjusted, USM added and resized.
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These photographs have been taken at the Attica Zoological Park. They are the property of MCH Portal and cannot be reproduced without the written permission of the
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