Two Gentle Giants

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 31, 2013152 views4 comments

Here's another one from Etosha...can't wait to be back there later this year!

Techs:
Nikon D3s
Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f8.0 | 1/800 SS | ISO-1100

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 1, 2013 at 12:24 AM

The warm side/back lighting is very interesting in this photo, it's subtle and mysterious. The subjects are idle, perhaps a raised foot, trunk or flared ears to give a little more oomph? Certainly the low key sombre feeling in this scene has its own beauty as well, gentle giants indeed.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on September 1, 2013 at 2:30 AM

Awesome image, Morkel! I love the lighting you had, just gorgeous! I absolutely love the overall scene!

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on September 2, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Hey Morkel,

Very, very sweet light - and handled well at capture and/or during processing. Some might argue that the giraffe is distracting, but that isn't my feeling at all. When I looked at the larger version I did find the birds (I think) by the giraffe's feet just a tad distracting (probably because I instantly tried to figure out what they were - bird, not-bird, if bird what kind, etc. rather than simply enjoying the image). But I can certainly see why you are keen to get back there!

Thanks for sharing the impressive shot...nice to look at!

Cheers...

Brad

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on September 3, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Thanks Jenaya and Brad.
Brad - those are Kori Bustards, the heaviest flying bird in Africa (and the world if I am not mistaken).

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