Was lucky to see the African painted dogs on my recent trip and they are extremely active and beautiful. They had taken down an impala and were feasting like it was a mad rush, within minutes the kill was nowhere to be seen .
I like the image and the details is well defined. I have some slight reservation over colours, I am not sure what it is but I like the contrast and detail in the dark coat. Looking at the processing you outline I cannot help but feel you are really bashing the pixels, I would be tempted to do more in raw and less in PS, I think the quality would be even better.
Hi Haseeb, what a great encounter and only a few get to witness, partly as you say, it's over in minutes, but also a WD kill can be rather harrowing for those who may not have seen a kill before, let alone one like this. Your perspective is great, folk often leave it to the guide, but why, providing the request to move is not encroaching or aggressive then why not get the best vantage point. Having the two Dogs vying for the left overs is great, good behavioural capture and the OOF dog in the BKG isn't an issue for me. Yes, could have had a bit more SS, but as presented it appears sharp and the right DoF too. Good to have the eyes visible, not often achievable.
Not sure if this helps, but opened the Blacks & Contrast up a fraction, Exp +0.20, and tweaked the colours in Colour balance and Greens in a Sat adjustment. Your OP looks a bit Yellow?
A cracking image, I would be well pleased with this Haseeb, hope your Save for web is working well too?
I like both versions but for the somewhat harsh light. Love the dog on our left biting the face.
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Hi Haseeb, what remains to be said after such high praise from Steve and Artie. Very happy for you. Steve's version makes areas around eyes more visible. I like that.
Amazing sighting and wonderful capture, Haseeb. Great timing! Having witnessed a WD kill ( just once) I realise how fast they are and how quick everything happens.
I especially like the POV here, and despite the relative low SS the main subjects ( as well as the victim) look sharp to me. Indeed this is such a rare sighting, and am glad you managed to capture it so well - lovely work in the field!
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