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Hi Mork, great work on the overall exposure, especially as you were looking directly into the sun. I do like the starburst effect on the giraffe's rump.
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Love the sky colour here Morkel and how the tree bend forms around the chest, with the sun burst nicely placed at the crook of the back, so nicely positioned all round.
Dare I say it have even been contemplating the new 810
to replace my faithful D700. The already great DR is even further improved with the new model I'm seeing.
TFS
Last edited by Marc Mol; 07-29-2014 at 01:31 PM.
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Hi Morkel - this one works much better for me than the previous one. Nice warm light and colors and the starburst is great. The only thing that strikes me as somewhat strange looking is the 2 levels of the horizon in the bg. It appears disjointed. My guess is that the giraffe and tree are hiding a ridge or hill?
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Rachel
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Thanks, folks!

Originally Posted by
Rachel Hollander
Hi Morkel - this one works much better for me than the previous one. Nice warm light and colors and the starburst is great. The only thing that strikes me as somewhat strange looking is the 2 levels of the horizon in the bg. It appears disjointed. My guess is that the giraffe and tree are hiding a ridge or hill?
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Rachel
Good spot, Rachel - was wondering who would pick up on it first. The higher ridge on our RHS is a larger dune further back which only comes into play behind the tree...
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Thanks Morkel, that explains it.
Cheers,
Rachel
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Hi Morkel
This image addresses all the reservations I had with the previous post. It also has a beautiful starburst that is not too dominant..
regards
DON
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Definately a much more 'pleasing' shot than the 1st one Morkel! The sun sits at a perfect spot and the light is handled perfectly. Beautiful!
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Really nice - the only improvement might be a more elegant pose from the giraffe, but it's still very engaging as it is.
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Morkel - i really like this all around .Lovely colors and just the right amount of contrast .
Well done
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Lovely image morkel, not much more to add other than very well captured and definately works ;-)
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Definitely the best image Morkel, nice detail within the shadow/darker areas, all works, but did you use a star filter to get the rays?
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Originally Posted by
Steve Kaluski
Definitely the best image Morkel, nice detail within the shadow/darker areas, all works, but did you use a star filter to get the rays?
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Steve
Nope, as shot - but there may have been a CP on the lens (not sure, too long ago)