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    I captured this scene on a visit to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa in October last year.

    Canon 1D MK III
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    ISO 400
    Exposure -0,7 step
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    Hendri, beautiful light here and I like the way the giraffe's neck is mirrored by the tree trunk. The orange rim light around the bushes is very emotive. I like this very much as presented.

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    Hendri, how nice. Love your composition and the lighting. There is just enough detail in the shadows to draw me right in, including the hint of shine on the giraffe's hooves. Thanks for sharing, this will linger in my head all day.

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    It most certainly is Africa.

    I wonder if less light at the bottom (you can see some detail) would make this better?

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    I hope I will come back from Africa with something like this in my files , Excellent
    TFS

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    The thumbnail doesnt do this justice mate. I like how the giraffe follows the edge of the tree, together with the backlighting through the mane on the neck. Well captured.

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    lovely scape mate, all good points mentioned - like that you can make out its skin pattern. makes me want to go back there!
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    Like it Hendri, the title says it all.
    TFS

    Quote Originally Posted by Morkel Erasmus View Post
    makes me want to go back there!
    Don't make me laugh Morkel, it's just a weekender for you guys!! :D:p


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    I like this as posted Hendri,
    TFS
    Grant

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    Great comp and color! Really like the color of the sky.

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    Thanks everyone. Your input appreciated.

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