In contrast to the predominance of close-up, intimate views of wildlife on these boards, I often prefer critterscapes, showing creatures in more of their environment. This makes it difficult to classify an image as either wildlife or landscape, since it may qualify as both. I decided this was a wildlife image, but it was a tough call.
Serengeti Plains, Tanzania. May, 2008
Canon 1DsIII, 500mm +1.4x.
Looks like a wildlife image to me. I like the light and the distance/openess portrayed by the trees in the BG. As a personal thing, I'd crop a little off the left (as viewed) and clone out the two zebras with their heads down so I could have two zebra butts as my framing elements on each side.
Steve
I can hear the snorts of the zebras, the bugs dive bombing you, feel the wind blowing and the warm glow of the sun! Africa...nothing quite like it. I really like the warm glow of the light. It has a calm quiting effect. The herd is alert but peacefully grazing. This image conveys a ton of emotion, lots of positive impact here. Maybe lighten up the lower bottom just a tad. Personal preference. A wall hanger.
I like this image. Like the lighting. Earlier I used to strive for capturing only the face of the tiger. With the passage of time, I have realised that it is better to show the environment and the interrelations between the animal and the environment. Thanks for sharing.
This tells a beautiful peaceful story. The light makes it very special and yes, I too, would love to be there.
For me, having this kind of image is every bit as important as the bold close-up as they are all part of the bigger story. One type of shot does not eliminate the other type but adds to the whole.
This screams travel poster. Really like the mood. Agree with Axel's idea about tinkering with lightening the lower area because my eye seems to want to wander to those magnificent trees more then the zebras.