Wild Boar

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 13, 2012523 views16 comments

For three weeks I'm working with wild boar in a forest pool. Nine different boar come in to drink and cool down. I especially like this young male. When he hits the water all the others go out and wait their turn.

Nikon D4 and Nikon 500/4 VR full frame

Edwin Kats

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 13, 2012 at 4:08 PM

This is a fine image of an not so pretty animal. Well composed, good dof and the color and light are nice.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on August 13, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Hello Edwin

Sweet Image. Well focused & sharp where it matters using the F4 ? & well positioned in the Frame.

Where are these Images from ?

Thanks for Sharing.

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on August 13, 2012 at 5:17 PM

IMHO you have caught this guys attitude very well! Good detail and sharpness. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on August 13, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Full frame and expertly composed, in my opinion. I like the reflection, the ripples, the muck generated by that raised foreleg and I especially like the look in his eye. Thumbs up.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on August 13, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Lon stated it best. You captured this boar perfectly, with lots of different elements that add up to one nice image. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on August 14, 2012 at 7:55 AM

You've made a wild boar look pretty - that's how good this image is! Although, I'd wish for more room on the top and a little less at the bottom.

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on August 14, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Hi Edwin,

Good to see you in here again - welcome back.

The thing I like the most about this image are the nice warm (and harmonious) tones and hues here - that struck me immediately. Your depth of field here works well for me and I really like the pose (including the uplifted leg and the "pointing" tail) of the boar and how you positioned it in the frame. While this might also be interesting in a wider view (including more of the reflection), this one works really well as posted and there's virtually nothing that I can see that would improve it - well done!

Cheers...

Brad

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Comment posted by Edwin kats on August 14, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Thanks all

Edwin

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on August 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM

he sure looks confident!
love the angle, the stride and the light Edwin...

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 14, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Great shot! Nice composition, light, detail...everything looks great!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 15, 2012 at 4:47 AM

Certainly can tell he is boss hog of the pond. Sweet action portrait of this fellow in great light, that waving tail puts it over the top for me.

Sweet One Edwin!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 15, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Beautiful, Edwin. I like your choice of composition and the attitude that this guy is showing.

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Comment posted by Edwin kats on August 16, 2012 at 4:48 AM

Thank you all so much.

Edwin

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on August 22, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Stunning colors, light, detail, and all even better in the larger version. Congratulations on the WP!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 23, 2012 at 2:26 AM

Very fine image of an animal we don't often see. POV, light, detail, pose - all perfect!
Congrats on a fine WP!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on September 4, 2012 at 12:21 AM

Love the light and especially the pose. I feel he is coming at me as the viewer. The tail flopping around is awesome. Congrats on the WP!

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