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Sunset Drink
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Sunset Drink

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted September 17, 201481 views8 comments
A bedtime drink for the Giraffe and his pal.
Taken at Klein Namutoni waterhole, Etosha National Park, Namibia.
EOS 1DX
200-400 mm F4 with 1.4 EX at 560 mm
F7.1
ISO 800
1/500

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Richard Sandor on September 17, 2014 at 10:07 AM
It's (photography) all about the light, and this is a great example. The soft light of sunset makes this scene a standout. When viewed large, the water trail from the giraffe's mouth becomes much more apparent and adds an interesting detail. Getting both animals in focus while still blurring the background is executed very well here. My only nit might be to have more room at the bottom. Richard
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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on September 17, 2014 at 10:41 AM
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Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 18, 2014 at 7:56 AM
Sweet light, great subjects posing nicely for you Ken. Love the water drips. A wonderful scene as is, but I find myself wishing for more room on the bottom too.
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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on September 18, 2014 at 8:19 AM
I just love the crossed necks n water trail too !
One more vote for more room at the bottom.
Jagdeep Rajput
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on September 18, 2014 at 9:13 AM
Thanks everybody in particular for the comments on my over zealous crop I had plenty more at the bottom, silly me, here is a re-post
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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on September 18, 2014 at 11:40 AM
Re-post is much better! :smile:
Jagdeep Rajput
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on September 18, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Sweet light and lovely implied motion from the water dribbles. The re-post is much better, but the work on the photo is terrific. I'm very impressed with the depth of field you got with the zoom all the way tight and the 1.4 teleconverter.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on September 20, 2014 at 7:38 PM
Love the light and the arc of droplets. The re-post is much stronger! :toast:
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments