Hwange Zebra

[Russell Johnson]

Taken many moons ago back in April 2007 when staying at Makalolo

Playing with some new actions I have saved, so re-visiting old files....

Techs:

5D + 500 F4
1/320 @ f4
ISO 400

PP

Added some canvas to the bottom.


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[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Russell - sweet light to this one and I like the comp. Always fun to revisit images with new techniques.

TFS,
Rachel

[vishaljadhav]

Nicely composed image , the placement of the subject is nice
Addition of the canvas has made it more balanced to the viewer
I love the light in the image

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Russell, very please that you found some new action, the light is gorgeous and the additional canvas does makes a big difference. Well composed and I like the fact you shot wide open re DOF, almost a 'Cadbury's flake' soft touch look, gives a nice dreamy look & feel.

TFS
Steve
PS changed your F$ to an f4

[Gabriela Plesea]

Love the composition and the zebra really "pops" out of the background, great lighting, the image has warmth and great appeal-really enjoyed viewing this:S3:

Kind regards,

[Andre Pretorius]

Love the soft light on Zebra, Bg very pleasing, Zebra really looking at viewer!

[Morkel Erasmus]

Love the light here. Hwange is very high on my to-visit list. :Whoa!:
I think the Zebra can stand a touch more selective sharpening without losing the "dreamy" look?
I'd also add a sliver more space on the LHS if you have it. :S3:

[Russell Johnson]

Thanks all - could probably do with a slight more sharpening on the resize, though all those lines and tired eyes sent me a little crazy :)

@ Steve - I found a really efficient method of saving my actions and working now, this took under 5 minutes to edit :)

[Steve Kaluski]

Steve - I found a really efficient method of saving my actions and working now, this took under 5 minutes to edit :)

Excellent Russell, and if this post is the benchmark then we can all learn from it. :bg3: More importantly you can spend more time out in the field and that is what it's all about, more shooting time & less behind the computer, which in turn means you images will be better, IMHO it's the way to go. :cheers:

Ah, one slight flaw in that, you have a new arrival so perhaps you will still have limited time in the field. :w3

[mohammad reza shahab]

very nice light,great composition and pose.