Another Walrus

[Steve Kaluski]

Another frame from the four Walrus we found hauled up on a very small peice of pack ice. Shot from a zodiac, this almost alert Walrus was propped up/resting on the rear end of another walrus.

Thanks to those who posted or viewed on the last posting.

Steve

Subject: Walrus (Odobenus Rosmarus) on pack ice
Location: Svalbard
Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
Lens: 500f/4 with 1.4 Ext HH with drop in CPL
Exposure: 1/2000s at f/16 ISO3200
Original format: Portrait, FF on width, slight crop from the top
Processed via: LRCC Classic & PSCC2020

[Jonathan Ashton]

Steve this is another superb image, I think the processing is outstanding.
My only query might be that the water line does not appear to be horizontal, otherwise a masterpiece!

[Steve Kaluski]

My only query might be that the water line does not appear to be horizontal, otherwise a masterpiece!

Many thanks Jon for the extremely kind comments. In relation to the 'horizontal' aspect, visually yes it could rotate, as the ice has been etched away in parts by the water creating an undulating line and so appears not not to be level, but in the view finder spirt level it was. Probably a quick revisit to tweak the file would be in order, but this is why its so important to retain a master 'layered' file.

[John Mack]

Nice framing of the walrus. Like how the tail is resting on him. The frame has nice detail throughout. Depth of field looks great.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Hi Steve, an incredible image with tons of detail, good composition and great colours. Love the interaction and that red eye. The techs are great with that DOF!!

[haseeb badar]

Excellent image Steve , I liked the framing and the detail sand colours look exquisite. Brilliantly done.

TFS !

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Steve ... i am jumping on the flow of positive comments .

Love the colors and the tonal range . Very well processed !!! A pleasure for a critical eye ... to wonder across the image .

TFS Andreas

[Gabriela Plesea]

A beauty, Steve!
Superb pose, well framed, great IQ, outstanding colours and tonality

Wonderful PP work as usual, let us not forget detail

Please forgive me for brief comments as I am at work - just wanted to say I took great pleasure viewing, thank you so much for sharing!

Warmest regards,

[Joseph Przybyla]

Wonderful image, your processing and camera work makes me strive to do better in mine. Thank you for sharing, Steve.

[Steve Kaluski]

Thank you so much folk.

your processing and camera work makes me strive to do better in mine.

Joe, you are already doing very well, however it's just about honing your skill set and not throwing in the kitchen sink into the Workflow mix, less is more.