Gallery: WildlifePosted May 8, 2011162 views13 comments
Same location and spec as previous, however the tusks are more visible here, likewise that bubbling, undulating' hide of a skin, bristling with fine hairs.
Not sure if this one was suffering a little with Gingivitis?
Steve
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13 comments
Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 8, 2011 at 5:46 AM
Beautiful shot- Pose, light and detail (terrific on larger version) are awesome on this picture- Great job, Fabio
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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on May 8, 2011 at 6:12 AM
Grazie mille Fabio, works better than the previous, but like the OP perspective.
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Comment posted by Brad Hill on May 8, 2011 at 9:20 AM
HI Steve,
I did like the previous shot, but have to say I like this one considerably more! Love the colour palette and lighting (and that background is just so perfect!) - exposure (especially on the tusks) spot on and very nice detail throughout the entire subject. Compositionally this one works well for me too. Some may say the out-of-focus body in the foreground detracts, but your comments on "shooting through the pod" on your previous shot have brainwashed me enough into not perceiving it as a distraction and thinking it adds to the image - good job on that !!
Well done - excellent shot!
Cheers...
Brad
PS: Did I mention that the sharpening looks really good to me?
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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on May 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Technically a perfect portrait image Steve; low angle, excellent detail, good comp, perfect DOF, awesome BG. No nits for me.
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Comment posted by Anand Narayanan on May 8, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Thats one impressive looking animal ! Would love to see one in person.
Techs look flawless.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 8, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Really like the comp and you've brought back memories of my youth..You know, the Beatles & that Magical Mystery Tour thing.
Not "sitting on a cornflake", the mounds of seal flesh around him makes for a unique image..
Excellent details and colors, it makes you want to stay awhile to take it all in.
Goo goo g' joob
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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on May 9, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Great setting and very well executed !
I too find it better than the last post.
Jagdeep Rajput
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Comment posted by Guy Runco on May 9, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Really great shot Steve, zero nits from me. Nice work!
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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 9, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Outstanding! Ditto Fabio's comments. Wow!
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Comment posted by Steve Canuel on May 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Hi Steve,
Prefer this one to the previous post, more superbly detailed subject and less "through the pod." However, this one still retains the pod feel with him wedged between those two rounded bodies. BG is excellent in color and texture for this portrait.
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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on May 9, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Excellent detail, nice composition and good colors make for a great shot
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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on May 10, 2011 at 2:44 AM
Many thanks indeed to you ALL, the comments a very much appreciated, however it is great to see the visual feast of images from around the world here.
Many thanks.
Steve
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Comment posted by Andrius Pašukonis on May 15, 2011 at 8:45 PM
The last one was good, but this one is just awesome! goo gooD g'JOB!
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Comments
13 commentsI did like the previous shot, but have to say I like this one considerably more! Love the colour palette and lighting (and that background is just so perfect!) - exposure (especially on the tusks) spot on and very nice detail throughout the entire subject. Compositionally this one works well for me too. Some may say the out-of-focus body in the foreground detracts, but your comments on "shooting through the pod" on your previous shot have brainwashed me enough into not perceiving it as a distraction and thinking it adds to the image - good job on that
Well done - excellent shot!
Cheers...
Brad
PS: Did I mention that the sharpening looks really good to me?
Techs look flawless.
Not "sitting on a cornflake", the mounds of seal flesh around him makes for a unique image..
Excellent details and colors, it makes you want to stay awhile to take it all in.
Goo goo g' joob
I too find it better than the last post.
Jagdeep Rajput
Prefer this one to the previous post, more superbly detailed subject and less "through the pod." However, this one still retains the pod feel with him wedged between those two rounded bodies. BG is excellent in color and texture for this portrait.
Many thanks.
Steve