Theme:Giraffe Sunset

[Cindy Cone]

This isn't too far "out of the box". It's an image I've played with quite a bit over the past few years, but I don't think I've posted it here. From the original, I just added a gradient map, some masking and a little Topaz adjust. All c&c welcome.

[Paul Lagasi]

Oh I do like this one...the way their all looking in the same direction...congrats

[Dave Mills]

Hi Cindy, Agree with Paul about the direction all the giraffes are looking. I like the overall color which adds a nice feel to the image. The comp is good with sharp subjects. I would have preferred a separation between the 2 giraffes on the left otherwise nicely handled...

[denise ippolito]

Cindy, I love the color tones and the soft glow to the image.The giraffes are arranged very nicely in the image IMO. One of your best!Congrats!!

[Indranil Sircar]

Hi Cindy, excellent composition. Great image to start with, I love the monochromatic effect.

[Dave Phillips]

very nice Cindy, excellent color blending.......beautiful to look at.
Might darken the eye a bit on the tallest giraffe

[Christopher Miller]

Very beautiful image, Cindy!!! Love the colors and lighting. I agree with Dave that more separation between the two left giraffes would be nice, but very good image regardless!

[Harshad Barve]

Cindy this is super creation , Just awesome , what a compo , what a colors and super blending
TFS

[Patti Edens]

I love the colors in this! They are totally believable for the giraffes and for the scene.

[Cindy Cone]

Thanks to all for your comments. Dave M - yes, more separation would have been preferred. I tried to get our vehicle repositioned, but the giraffes loped off. Dave P - good catch regarding the eye of the taller giraffe. Thanks!

[Judy Becker]

I never get tired of seeing this image. This version is also stunning.

[Kerry Perkins]

This is lovely Cindy! Excellent composition and the color you chose really conveys the feeling of the desert. The alert poses looking in the same direction make for a great capture. Congrats!

[Cindy Cone]

Thanks so much, Judy and Kerry I appreciate it.

[denise ippolito]

Cindy, Congratulations!Your image has been chosen as our weekly theme winner and will be our wildcard pick for IOTW!!