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Gallery: WildlifePosted July 29, 2011161 views7 comments

I shot this image early morning in the Kruger National Park. The light was still low, but I like the reflections and the lazy mood portrayed.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Shooting Date/Time 07/10/11 07:08:58
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/320
Av( Aperture Value ) 4.0
Metering Mode Spot Metering
ISO Speed 250
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length 500.0mm
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Verdon on July 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM

I don't know it's just me and my Mac but your shots (they are very good quality!!!) seem to be to dull on colors and with no contrast .... great moment!!!

Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments

Comment posted by Johan Malmros on July 30, 2011 at 2:22 AM

You sure convey a great mood here, Neal.
It reminds me of autumn mornings in Sweden with some fog rising from a forest lake - Calm, silent and solemn
A long swim for the hippos though

There seems to be some color noise on the back of the largest hippo, which is surprising considering the low iso value. Did you brighten the image (a lot) in processing?

Registered on January 6, 2011, 20 Posts, 154 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on July 30, 2011 at 12:02 PM

I like the mood and the reflections too Neal. The pano presentation works well here too. What works less for me though is the composition with the positions of the individuals, a bit too chaotic.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

Great concept Neal. I think that a darker background would help the presentation (referring to the preset bcgrd color of NPN). I would also suggest tweaking the contrast a pinch. Beautiful image worthy of a large print with a little bit of photoshop final adjustment imho.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 31, 2011 at 1:53 AM

Interesting mood in this, I agree on a slight boost in contrast.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on August 1, 2011 at 3:07 PM

I happen to like the high key effect this presents and I think it enhances the moodiness, but I certainly understand where the others have suggested a bit different processing for added contrast. Some of these kinds of things are subjective and it is helpful to see how others might see something differently. Good image.

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on August 8, 2011 at 4:59 AM

I like this one very much Neal, really has the feel of early morning and the Hippos just beginning to stir. Good choice for pano too :^)

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments