Backlit Bull

by Pete Bengeyfield

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 23, 20063,079 views19 comments

I don't really like the tree in this, but if I changed angles I would have lost the rimlighting. Too many choices .

Maxxum 7D, 300 2.8, f8@meter -1, iso 200

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on August 23, 2006 at 10:19 PM

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Comment posted by Kent Staubus on August 23, 2006 at 10:39 PM

Tree is OK by me. The light was the most important thing. You even managed to get a catchlight in the eye somehow! A great example of a near silhouette, but you were able to keep color and detail in the animal.

Kent in SD

Registered on November 11, 2003, 121 Posts, 2098 Comments

Comment posted by Duane Rosenkranz on August 23, 2006 at 10:53 PM

I see your point, but still a very nice shot.

Registered on October 13, 2004, 280 Posts, 2661 Comments

Comment posted by Jason Kim on August 23, 2006 at 11:14 PM

Powerful image, I like it a lot.

Registered on July 1, 2006, 60 Posts, 1233 Comments

Comment posted by dan elster on August 24, 2006 at 12:31 AM

I like the tree and nice use of light.

Registered on September 23, 2005, 299 Posts, 2443 Comments

Comment posted by Graeme Guy on August 24, 2006 at 12:52 AM

Pete
Very nice lighting, The tree is not a problem.
Graeme

Registered on January 19, 2004, 33 Posts, 438 Comments

Comment posted by Todd Caudle on August 24, 2006 at 1:00 AM

I agree on the tree, but whater ya gonna do? Everything else looks excellent.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 472 Posts, 3705 Comments

Comment posted by Scott M on August 24, 2006 at 1:05 AM

Pity the tree is there, but a very nice image. Love the lighting and a beautiful animal also.

Well done.

Registered on May 16, 2006, 27 Posts, 388 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Flindt on August 24, 2006 at 7:16 AM

No problem with the tree - it's sufficiently out of focus, while the deer is wonderfully back-lit and sharp. The antlers, with their rims of light, are really striking.

Registered on August 18, 2006, 15 Posts, 212 Comments

Comment posted by Krijn Trimbos on August 24, 2006 at 7:22 AM

It is a very nice shot which would have been excellent if the tree was excluded.

Registered on October 18, 2005, 260 Posts, 2979 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on August 24, 2006 at 7:29 AM

Hi Pete! I think if the tree was any part behind the bull then it would be a distraction but since he is free and clear of it to be backlit like that, I don't mind the tree at all. Very NICE!!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Josh Anderson on August 24, 2006 at 7:39 AM

I woul like to see more of a head turn, but the rimlighting more than makes up for it. Sweet shot.

Registered on June 2, 2005, 493 Posts, 2996 Comments

Comment posted by Richard & Gail Buq on August 24, 2006 at 9:54 AM

I would like to see just a little more room at the top, the tree is okay by me, and just love that backlighting on the antlers.

Great shot!

Richard Buquoi
Georgetown, TX

Registered on December 18, 2005, 151 Posts, 811 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 24, 2006 at 12:14 PM

Very nice, I agree with you on the tree but still a beautiful image

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 24, 2006 at 5:11 PM

Cool shot Pete!!! The tree doesn't bother me at all.

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by David Bostock on August 24, 2006 at 7:42 PM

Awesome shot, Pete.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 90 Posts, 2778 Comments

Comment posted by W. Tracy Parnell on August 25, 2006 at 10:21 AM

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Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on August 25, 2006 at 12:25 PM

Pete,

when I opened the photo I tought: "a pitty that the tree is so dominant". Then I read your comment. I must say that I agree with your statment, on the other hand I would be happy with the image

Registered on January 27, 2004, 494 Posts, 4021 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on August 28, 2006 at 10:52 AM

Hey Pete!! Congrats on the EP!!! I love this shot!! I had a feeling about this one for a pick!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments