Hey everyone, safely back from a great family roadtrip to the Eastern Cape. Although we did visit some great photographic spots, the focus for me was quality family time - but that doesn't mean I didn't capture some new images. Here's a quick one, a cute little Cape Mountain Zebra foal captured at sunset two days ago in the Mountain Zebra National Park. This species is distinct from the frequently seen "Plains Zebra".
I captured this photo shooting into the setting sun with some dust in the air adding mood.
Will get stuck into the images that were posted in my absence ASAP!
Techs: Nikon D3s Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II f4.0 | 1/800 SS | ISO-200
Too central? Tell me what you think about the placement of the foal here...
+1 for everything haseeb said. Thank you for the great explanation, I was wondering how you got the "atmospheric" look, I like it. The other distraction for me is that one bright highlight below the right hind leg. I find my eye continues to fall off the foal, right onto that bright spot. That rim like is so sweet. Did you bring shadows up much on the foal? I like that there is enough detail in the foal, especially the face, to still be of interest.
Glad you and family are back safely and you obviously had a great time, we've missed you around here by the way:)
Had a look at your cute baby zebra and I really like the light and the rim, by the way that bright light below the hind leg is most probably a spider web?
I know this is how it was in terms of lighting, and obviously the haze caused a lack of contrast in the subject as well as surroundings. To me it is great for the atmosphere and the habitat looks stunning, I just find myself searching for a tad more definition in the subject. I am certainly not saying this is how it should be, you be the judge:) I did a levels and curves adjustment on the subject and upped exposure a bit. It is perhaps the opposite of what you were looking for when you took this frame but I thought a little exercise won't hurt, WDYT?
Surely this would make a lovely print, stunning light and I love the warmth here as it fits the scene beautifully, well seen and captured my friend, I never get tired of viewing your images
Hi Morkel - nicely seen and captured. I prefer your op without the boosted contrast and definition (sorry Gabriela). I agree on getting rid of the bright spot in the tree. I don't think it is too centered. I might prefer it a bit higher in the frame or a bit off the top though. Looking forward to seeing more from your trip.
I would move the foal a slither to the right and remove the bright spot.
Would like some detail on the little zebra to anchor image.
Did you use -EV here?
Thanks folks.
Bright spot = a bug that was lit up by the sun, will remove it.
Gabriela, thanks for the effort, but a tad too much contrast for me too.
Andre, the detail on the foal is just right for me actually...but will play with moving the foal to the RHS for sure ;)
In a FOAL mood
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