Oryx Sunset (HDR) #2

[Morkel Erasmus]

Okay seeing as the silhouette version left a lot to be desired for due to the oryx wasn't very clearly defined, I decided to revisit the shot and create an HDR from it (which is a lot closer in resemblance to how I saw it on the day).

Your suggestions and critiques are most welcome...

Techs:
Techs:
Canon 40D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 210mm
f5.6 @ ISO-500
4-image HDR in Photomatix, further PP in CS3

[Danny J Brown]

Hi Morkel: I like this better than the original silhouette although I liked that shot as well even though it seemed a bit abstract, even for a silhouette image. The ball-of-fire works for me on this shot as it is filtered well though the grass on the plains. It makes me think of starting a controlled burn for some reason. The oryx is just a beautiful animal and it is nicely composed here. The background sky is a little peculiar, as it was in the original. It still seems a little harsh as sunset backgrounds go. Finally, I should mention that there are pretty strong halos around the animal's horns as seen on my laptop. Take care.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks for the feedback Danny...

the sky is as shot, with a little saturation due to the HDR process. it was a very fierce sunset.
no halos around the horns on my calibrated desktop 21" screen??

[Danny J Brown]

Looking at it again now on my 24" monitor and dad-burn that oryx looks cool! Thanks for working so hard on this one Morkel. I've been enjoying your HDR efforts.

[Fabs Forns]

This is much better than the silhouette, because the colors isolate the subject from the weeds. I will try a wildlife's HDR next month, on your honor :)

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks for looking again Danny, and thanks Fabs - I'm afraid you might end up doing a much better job than I if your landscape HDRs are anything to go by ;)

[Hendri Venter]

Hi Morkel, I just had a look at your previous one and I must agree this is a huge improvement. It really came out very nice. I love it.

[Steve Berkowitz]

Morkel - this was a great idea. It worked out very well. The sky is beautiful. Steve

[Stu Bowie]

Hey Mork, I would darken this a bit. I feel it would have more impact. Halfway between your OP and this. I cant try it now, but would love to see the outcome. Cheers mate.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Stu, Hendri & Steve...

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Like this one too Morkel. It provides so much more detail and your composition is beautiful !!! Thanks for posting this one.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Judy...

here is a darker version as requested by Stu...

[Stu Bowie]

Hey mate, personally, this works so much better. Great work. Would be interested to see how others see this version.

[Danny J Brown]

The repost is pretty cool Morkel. Definitely softened the sky a little. I'm going with this one.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Stu & Danny...

[Jay Gould]

Morkel, I too am going with the darker version. It has a very ethereal feel to it - would definitely make a great poster. :-)

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Jay...

[Paul Lagasi]

Just a gorgeous image...I prefer 2nd one but would be happy to have either...

[Morkel Erasmus]

appreciate the comment Paul...