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Close encounter

© Alan V. Hansen

Close encounter

Uploaded: February 02, 2004 19:45:47

Description

F4; 1/280 sek.; ISO 400; digital zoom, macro, 18 mm; Odense Zoo, Denmark; afternoon, Feb. 1. 04.

Comments

Janet Detota February 02, 2004 0

Wow! It's like I'm wearing 3D glasses!
Great shot! #93676

Jen Jesseph February 02, 2004 0

LOL, that is too funny. 18mm lens?? You must have been right in his face! I hope you didn't get attacked! Great image! #358854

Kenneth M. Kijewski February 02, 2004 0

This is great ..:-0..! #358872

Damian P. Gadal February 02, 2004 0

Great shot! #358931

Sherri Conley February 02, 2004 0

Ha! This is wonderful! #358957

Karen Bacon February 02, 2004 0

Wonderful shot! #358987

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic February 03, 2004 0

You must be pretty brave! What a terrific shot... #359080

Alan V. Hansen February 03, 2004 0

Hi everyone (Janet, Jen, Kenneth, Damian, Sherri, Karen and Bonnie)

These creatures are always very aggressive and curious, moving from side to side and forth and back - and they seem only to stand still in order to get a chance to attack you, so it was actally by risking my lens, that the shot finally "got home". I tried several times, and the bird´s mood did't improve(!) - and as you can see: In macro mode it is very close!!! Only a few centimeters. The depth of field reveals an unsharp - and very hard - tip of the bill.
Alan :-) #360067

Janet Detota February 03, 2004 0

What exactly is this creature? A short version of an ostrich? It doesn't look real happy! :- ) #360276

Alan V. Hansen February 03, 2004 0

Hi Janet

I think it is a nandu - a smaller kind of ostrich. Maybe 150 cm tall. But still very aggressive.
Alan :-) #360565

Marie Fields March 19, 2004 0

Congratulations! #432003

Jen Jesseph March 19, 2004 0

Congratulations Alan! #432100

Eric Highfield level-classic March 21, 2004 0

Congratulations, Alan!! #437302

Kristen McKain March 21, 2004 0

congrats!!!! #437380

Joyce K. Lawrence March 21, 2004 0

What a capture!Very well deserved WIN!!! #437712

Karen Engelbreth March 21, 2004 0

Congrats on your win Alan!

#437862

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 21, 2004 0

So cute! Congrats!! #438465

Evy Johansen level-classic March 21, 2004 0

Congratulations, Alan! #438651

Alan V. Hansen March 21, 2004 0

Hi all of you kind people!
It's so nice to have all of you good BetterPhotoists piling up nice words and congratulations.
It's warming - and giving a lot of new energy.
So thanks a lot, each and every one of you! And my best wishes for your coming pictures.
Alan - with a big :-) #439213

March 22, 2004 0

Hey dad! Well, congratulations...Is it okay if I see this as another extra birthday present :)? Hope to see you soon! Love Line #440448

Alan V. Hansen March 22, 2004 0

Hi Love
Yes, thanks a lot for joining the corous. What a surprise. Hope to see you soon, too. Have you seen my gallery at BetterPhoto? You're wellcome, and I'm sure you'll se familiar things!
Love Dad #441112

Kelly Heaton March 26, 2004 0

Wow Neat Shot! I need to get my nerve up to take some shots like this!!!It will be a while.....
Regards,
Kelly #446834

Alan V. Hansen March 27, 2004 0

Hi Kelly
Don't worry - just do it! I mean - I'm still alive, and so is my camera ...
But still - look out.
Regards,
Alan:-) #448245

Anette Linnea Rasmussen March 25, 2005 0

Great capture and presentation Alan! Love the shot!
Congrats on on your win!

Best wishes, Linnea #1204591

Alan V. Hansen March 25, 2005 0

Hi Anette

Thanks a lot - even though it's some time ago. Do you recognize the bird - it's from Odense Zoo ...
Alan;-) #1205816


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