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Mating in the Shade
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Mating in the Shade

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 12, 2011257 views6 comments
We found these young lovers on the shore of Lake Kariba, unfortunately in the shade and backlit. Matusadona NP Zimbabwe, 19th September 2011

EOS 1D Mk III

70-200mm MkII at 170mm

F6.3, ISO 400, 1/320

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on December 12, 2011 at 4:56 PM
I like the framing and expressions captured, Ken.
I think this can do with a contrast boost, not overall, but selectively (especially on the lions)... :smile:
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 13, 2011 at 2:28 AM
Morkel,

Thanks, I'll give that a go.
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Comment posted by Brad Hill on December 13, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Hi Ken,

Well-timed - both the facial expressions are great. Despite the troublesome lighting I think this came out very well. Morkel's usually spot-on with this suggestions but on my monitor the contrast on the lions looks good and quite natural.

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 13, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Brad,

Thanks very much for your comment

Having tried Morkel's suggestion, I think I will stick with the OP.
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
You captured the intensity of the mating with a very difficult lighting to work with. I like it as posted.
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 14, 2011 at 1:14 AM
Lon,

Thanks very much for your comment :toast:
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