During a quite morning game drive it was a welcome sight to see a small herd of Water Buck standing above a water hole. I can't remember if I had added a CPL or not, but the water was like a mirror glass, hence trying to step back and go for a 'wider' approach to include the trees etc in the reflection. No mater how long you wait, they never look in the same direction, even for a moment.
Thanks for either viewing or commenting on the previous image.
Steve
Subject: Water Buck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus), standing on bank above water hole
Location: SA
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 70-200f/2.8
Exposure: 1/500's at f/9 ISO400
Original format: Landscape, very slight crop on width, FF height
Processed: LRCC 2015 & PS CC2015
Hi Steve - It was a welcome sighting on a quiet morning but definitely a difficult one to shoot and come away with a keeper given their propensity to look in all different directions or to stand where the bg trees were coming out of their heads. Nice reflection. I might have gone with a slightly warmer wb.
An inspired image, for it does feel like a quiet morning and the mood of this image is significantly tranquil - no elements of danger present, judging by the pose and orientation of the subjects:)
I like the reflection and colours, as well as the "attitude" of the Waterbuck: " we have all the time in the world"... there's something simple and genuine about this image that forces reality into a viewer like myself, having seen and captured similar scenes...a state of "happiness", if I may call it that.
I agree with Rachel on the need for a tad of warmth, love the framing and presentation - enjoyed viewing, very much - thank you, Steve.
Hi Steve, a tranquil morning and the reflection I think is the key to this image. I think this is a difficult frame. As is, the water bucks are a bit small and their white blends in with the bright sky, but I see you can't crop further because you want to include the trees and reflection. I just wish the water bucks are a bit bigger in the frame. Loi
Hi Steve - nice peaceful sight here ! In India when we particularly shoot Sambar Deer or Cheetal ( a specie of Deer ) they always remain alert of the predator or us humans and hence we also find it pretty difficult to capture all of them looking towards the camera, not an easy feat to achieve.
I like the crisp morning mood conveyed here Steve.
I do agree with Rachel it would have more impact if the trees weren't so inconveniently placed - nothing you could do much about either way.
PResume this was at 70mm? Including the tops of the trees would have been a bonus if you weren't already as wide as could go?