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Nicely captured in habitat, Jonathan. Like both their poses with a glance at you, but relaxed. Good inclusion of the termite mound. I might crop a bit off the top.
Geoffrey
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Last edited by Geoffrey Montagu; 04-07-2018 at 03:10 PM.
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Originally Posted by
Geoffrey Montagu
Nicely captured in habitat, Jonathan. Like both their poses with a glance at you, but relaxed. Good inclusion of the anthill. I might crop a bit off the top.
Geoffrey
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Thanks Geoffrey I did wonder about the sky - not good is it? I toned it down at raw stage, but as you indicate it doesn't really do the image any favours.
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Hi Jon - I like nyala and we don't see a lot of them posted. You captured them in a lush environment. The image looks a little flat to me. I'm guessing from the ISO that it was either a bit dark already or very overcast. There's also a bit of blue/cyan cast to the whites. Look at the stripes. I think it is worth revisiting.
TFS,
Rachel
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Originally Posted by
Rachel Hollander
Hi Jon - I like nyala and we don't see a lot of them posted. You captured them in a lush environment. The image looks a little flat to me. I'm guessing from the ISO that it was either a bit dark already or very overcast. There's also a bit of blue/cyan cast to the whites. Look at the stripes. I think it is worth revisiting.
TFS,
Rachel
I think you are right Rachel, I did check CB but obviously not too well, I introduced a few variables , I'll take em out!
Last edited by Jonathan Ashton; 04-07-2018 at 09:11 AM.
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Hi Jon, glad you got to see these as they are great to photograph with lots of character in their make up.
There's also a bit of blue/cyan cast to the whites.
As discussed this morning Jon, but you may also find that the Tint also needs adjusting.
The sky is a bit unfortunate likewise the termite mound which catches my eye, but not a lot you could do. Would have been nice if the RH beast has it's head more to you and the ear not down, more alert, but I like the swish of the tail. Appears you were quite close, good for you.
TFS
Steve
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Appears better Jon, did you also address the coat as discussed?
(I have to admit I didn't notice the termite mound in the rear of the nyala on LHS!)
I doubt I would Jon, as your focus is on framing/shooting.
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Jon the repost just jumps out a little more,do like the swish on the tail on these magnificent beasts,ok with the termite mound it all looks nice and natural to me.
Will give you a call after the weekend if that is ok.
Keith.
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Originally Posted by
keith mitchell
Jon the repost just jumps out a little more,do like the swish on the tail on these magnificent beasts,ok with the termite mound it all looks nice and natural to me.
Will give you a call after the weekend if that is ok.
Keith.
Thanks Keith free all week except 10.15 to 11.15 Tuesday, got to take Barney back to the vet.
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Coming in late and not much to add but the OP looks better to me tonally. The RP looks quite dim. Maybe a bump in the overall brightness?
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Originally Posted by
Glenn Pure
Coming in late and not much to add but the OP looks better to me tonally. The RP looks quite dim. Maybe a bump in the overall brightness?
I agree Glen a bit dim but it was late afternoon very cloudy and about to rain.
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Hello Jon!
So you've been to Lake Panic too, how lovely I just got an invitation to Kruger Park for later this month, hmmm...very tempted to say yes
Beautiful young Nyala bulls in superb condition. This is well framed and I love the lush vegetation and surroundings. What size lens were you using at the time?
Colour casts nicely dealt with in the RP. I do understand the weather/lighting conditions, just feel that a slightly warmer, or rather vibrant look would suit this image. Maybe worth looking at the vegetation again, should be various shades of green, looks a tad flat?
Jon, I just promised myself that if I go to Kruger I will take photographs of EVERYTHING Ashamed I do not have any Nyala or Impala images lately, and I drive past them every week-end. Same goes with giraffe and zebra, warthogs, etc.
Thank you so much for sharing, looking forward to more from your Kruger trip,
Have a lovely evening:)