Baobab Morning

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 17, 2011146 views11 comments

We headed out early one morning from the Savute Elephant Camp to get to this cluster of Baobabs in the Chobe National Park, Botswana for a sunrise shoot. This spot will surely become a favourite of my photographic workshops hosted in this area with Orient Express Botswana.

No clouds around, but hey, it's all about the trees in a place like this!

Blend of 3 images to tame the dynamic range. Used Tony's triple play method to enhance detail and contrast.

All critique appreciated!

Techs:
Canon 7D with 10-22mm USM
f16 @ ISO-100

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on May 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM

These trees really have character, Morkel. Well framed.

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on May 17, 2011 at 8:03 PM

Great composition of these wonderful trees. I think the blue sky backdrop adds to the image.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 17, 2011 at 11:31 PM

Cool trees. There's a lot of personality in them.

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on May 18, 2011 at 1:09 AM

Those are some very cool trees Morkel..they have the appearance of dancers reaching into the sky. I do wish for some clouds though...giving the trees something to reach for...

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 18, 2011 at 1:33 AM

Such interesting trees. No need for any clouds, this works just fine as is. Nice!

Chris

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on May 18, 2011 at 2:42 AM

Great shot of these crazy trees. I like the framing of the two main trees.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on May 18, 2011 at 6:56 AM

thanks for your encouraging feedback, folks!!

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on May 18, 2011 at 8:59 AM

sweet

love the processing here

Hamed

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM

Beautiful in every way, the subjects, the comp, the lighting, the processing.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on May 18, 2011 at 4:51 PM

Morkel - The angle you shot really enhances these trees. I think the lower section of the trees look a tad brighter than the upper portions, especially the middle ones. Maybe a slight blend in brightness in this area might make for a more natural feel? Otherwise, a fine shot.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on May 19, 2011 at 4:40 PM

thanks guys - Harry I will have a look at implementing your suggestion

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