Vervet Monkey

[Chris van Rooyen]

Hi guys

I captured this portrait during my recent visit to Kruger. I used fill flash at -1 stop.

Camera Model: NIKON D3S
Date/Time: 2010:03:02 14:00:04
Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Optional,TTL
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 1600
Lens: VR 600mm f/4G
Focal length: 600mm

[Danny Laredo]

Nice moment you captured here Chris. Nicely framed.

[Stu Bowie]

Lovely expression Chris, and these guys always produce good detail on their faces.

[Todd Frost]

Nice detail and pose. Good use of fill. I might tone down the catchlights if mine. Nice portrait. TFS
Todd

[Ed Cordes]

Well done! I like the expression and the view of the teeth. Fill flash was perfect. Catchlights don't bother me.

[Robert Amoruso]

Chris,

I think you did the flash-fill just right. You maintained the look of the backlighting but brought out the detail. Nice and sharp with good DOF on the face and hands adds up to an excellent image.

[Austin Thomas]

Hi Chris,

Fill flash looks very well handled to my eyes. Good expression and view of the teeth.

tfs

Austin

[Marc Mol]

Agree with above comments, just the right amount of fill flash to bring out some nice detail in their mischievous expression.
Chris, how are you finding the new D3s?
TFS

[Alfred Forns]

One sweet image Chris !!! Love the lighting and expression !!! ... glad your taking advantage of the fine performing ISO form you D3 !!!

[Morkel Erasmus]

lovely portrait Chris - great look, mischievous behaviour and the fill flash did the job...

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks guys, I find the D3s and SB900 combo extremely accurate, and the superb high ISO performance of the D3s means I can reach further with my flash. I have no hesitation to work in ISO 2000.

[Marc Mol]

Thanks guys, I find the D3s and SB900 combo extremely accurate, and the superb high ISO performance of the D3s means I can reach further with my flash. I have no hesitation to work in ISO 2000.



Chris, how are you finding the new D3s?
TFS

Thanks Chris
What I should have said, was how are you finding it over your old D3? With my D3, have found up to ISO 3200 is very acceptable, but the s model is now very acceptable @ISO6400.
Have the D3/SB900 also and agree on the extra reach. ;)

Marc

[Sudhanshu Nafde]

Oh.... what use of flash sir... amazing frame... loved the expression also on the monkeys face....

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Fine image. The expression is nice. The flash has definitely lifted the frame. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[DanWalters]

Nice eye contact and I like the way he is biting into the fruit. Would like to see a little more detail around the mouth.

[Betsie Storm]

Congrats Chris, on another outstanding image:). Love the expression.

[Hendri Venter]

The expression tells a story. Very nice image Chris.