Bath time...

[Steve Kaluski]

With all the Elephant postings I could not resist adding this one into the pot.

This one is for Harshad in the absence of his Tiger cub images, as it was taken from the same reserve he is either in, or traveling back from. I was privileged to visit the Mahouts late one afternoon to see them tending and looking after their most prized possession, their Elephants. Both man and beast were in their 'zone', splashing, wallowing and generally having fun.

Now don't get wet!!!:D

Steve
MKIII 16-35f/2.8 f/8 1/500sec ISO800

[Todd Frost]

Nice low angle perspective. I might open the shadows slightly on right side of ele's head. I like the comp, it's different. TFS
Todd

[Marc Mol]

Very nice low angle and pose Steve, agree with Todd here re. more work in the shadow area on the Ele.
TFS

[Sabyasachi Patra]

A different perspective. I like it. The texture in the trunk has come out well. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Ignacio Yufera]

Cool perspective and texture, Steve. I like the movement in the water. I only wish the eye was more visible.

[Stu Bowie]

Steve, what I like about this, is the water flowing over the trunk, and the trunk in the air. I agree, selecting the ellie and lightening him will work.

[Vida van der Walt]

Love the "in your face" perspective. Ditto water flowing over the trunk and great texture. Suggestions covered.:)

[Morkel Erasmus]

love the perspective and B&W here Steve. I agree with the suggestions in lightening the one side a notch.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Guys

As it's quite 'contrasty' to say the least, there isn't a huge amount of detail in there:(

However...:) I am not convinced because it's so minimal?

[Steve Kaluski]

In PS there is a noticeable difference, but after 'save for web'... This one I was really brutal with the shadows???