Visual Echo

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 13, 2016294 views9 comments

These two young Cheetahs were kind enough to sit for a portrait. I like the way the two faces play off each other.

Image: Two Young Cheetahs, Ndutu, The Serengeti Plains, Tanzania
Nikon D4S, 600mm w1.4, 1/250th @ f8, ISO 400
Image cropped 10% for final composition

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9 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 13, 2016 at 10:13 PM

Beautiful.Love those eyes.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on December 14, 2016 at 11:18 AM

Steve, I like the double and the "echo," with one cat being a bit softer.

On my screen, it looks a bit faded and lacking contrast. Not sure if this was the product of a dusty environment, or simply a lack of contrast reinforced in post.

Max

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on December 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM

I like that the one on the left is in focus and the "echo" is slightly out of focus. Very nice light and color also. Really sweet.

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on December 15, 2016 at 9:43 AM

They look like they could be related.... enlightened

Very clever composition. I think it helps that the one is OOF. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 16, 2016 at 3:40 AM

Steve,
I agree with Max that this needs a litle more contrast

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Comment posted by William Bickle on December 17, 2016 at 9:03 AM

Hello Steve ,... beautiful subjects here,... and captured well, showing off excellent detail on the one. From my monitor, seems just-right ... !

cheers

Bill
www.billbickle.com

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

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 17, 2016 at 12:52 PM

Nice image Steve. The contrast on the large version looks okay on my monitor also. The smaller one looks a tad flatter, but that is most likely due to letting the site re-size your smaller image. It doesn't support all color spaces.

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on December 18, 2016 at 9:07 AM

Hi Steve,

Nicely done...and with a very appropriate caption! I think you nailed the DoF almost perfectly to create the "echo" effect. I also noticed the lack of contrast and "pop" on the standard-sized version, but it's definitely better in the larger Detail View.

Cheers...

Brad

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Comment posted by David Bogener on December 21, 2016 at 5:18 PM

Fun image. Normally I prefer images where all the subjects are in focus, but this one really works quite well. Great light and detail.

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