Impala Ram

[Morkel Erasmus]

I captured this portrait in very last light in the far northern Kruger National Park the other day. Just loved the light and clarity here. :bg3:

Techs:
Nikon D3s with Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f5.6 @ 1/1000 SS @ ISO-4500

[Jason Kinsey]

Love the lighting here as well, Morkel. Nicely done!!!

[ramesh anantharaman]

Just love the lighting and the intensity in those eyes.

[Harshad Barve]

When it comes to antelopes and deers , no one can beat you , excellent image :cheers:
TFS

[Steve Kaluski]

Like the light & colour on this one Morkel, with nice detail at such a high ISO, personally just unsure about the comp?

TFS
Steve

[Morkel Erasmus]

Thanks everyone!


Like the light & colour on this one Morkel, with nice detail at such a high ISO, personally just unsure about the comp?

Glad to have you back Steve...do you mean to go tighter? :S3:

[Steve Kaluski]

Perhaps, just not sure Morkel, just think it's a little too elongated?

Just a thought, WDYT?

Steve

[Tom Redd]

Morkel, lovely shot, you have mastered the high ISO on the D3s! I do agree with Steve on the crop and prefer his repost, unless you are using it for a cover and need copy space. Well done and TFS.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Lovely BG and detail not bad for that ISO...Did you do some shadow recovery..? Steves comp works better for me!

[Mark Wiseman]

Wonderful light and detail.I agree with Steve and think that his reposting is better as there is too much dead space above the horn tips. A wonderful portrait though!! Can't wait to see what Nikon are bringing out in 1 month and 6 days time. Don' t quote me on Nikon rumors, please!!

:5:bg3:

[Marina Scarr]

Steve's crop improves an already great image. Love the way its antlers just fit right into that vertical crop.

[Pieter de Waal]

Superb image with great IQ Morkel, love the light on the horns and the perspective. Like Steve's comp.

[Stu Bowie]

The IQ you are achieving at these insane ISO's is simply incredible. I like the HA here, cool OOF BG, and agree, Steve's repost does look a touch better.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Thanks for the comments everyone and the crop suggestion Steve...I agree it looks a bit better - guess I had the 'magazine cover' in the back of my mind :w3:e3.

Here is a repost from my own file...

[Morkel Erasmus]

When it comes to antelopes and deers , no one can beat you , excellent image :cheers:
TFS

You will make me blush, Bhai...:e3

[DanWalters]

Beautiful portrait! Like the backlight and the subtle colors.