1DMKIV
1/30
ISO 100
F 20
This is a simple b&w conversion from a blur I did in the Mara. No real pp involved except curves, levels and sharpening. Quite a large crop but fortunately for these type of images, I don't think that matters too much.
Wildebeest blur in B&W
1DMKIV
1/30
ISO 100
F 20
This is a simple b&w conversion from a blur I did in the Mara. No real pp involved except curves, levels and sharpening. Quite a large crop but fortunately for these type of images, I don't think that matters too much.
I find this a very artistic image, it gives the feeling of activity and the 'buzz' surrounding the migration without the obvious hordes of animals. Subtle but effective rather than the sledgehammer effect which makes for a nice change. The stripes of the zebras in the background give a nice, graphic feel and I love the eye and the gleam on the front hoof of the wildebeest.
Absolute dream image , VWD Sir
TFS
Well done Stephen, the arched back and visible eye really enhance here.
TFS
Very graphic Stephen and congrats on thinking of conveying a different approach to this. The zebra wave really makes it., however I just wonder if a crop off the top might work?
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Stephen,
Right on. Great blur and going B&W a great idea. I do find it a bit to mid-tone given the drama in the image and with B&W, pumping up contrast IMO will help. Try a strong S-curve to make the whites brighter and the blacks darker. I tried one with the blacks clipping and the white bright and really like it.
Good stuff here. ;)
Hi Stephen, this is the best image that I have seen you post. Great thinking here, and well executed. Like everything about it..you can "see" them running by!
well done
Grant
Interesting and artistic, Zebra really add to the overall feel.
Thanks everyone. Robert, I tried a strong s-curve but personally it doesn't work for me. Mind showing me what you achieved?
Way cool out of the box image! Well seen and taken.
Best,
Chas
Stephen - very nice. I too really like the arch in the back and the zebras in the bg. Well done.
TFS,
Rachel
Love the BW and the nice sense of motion. Like the stripes from the zebras as well.
love this Stephen and the wildebeest pose and zebras really take it to another level
would love to see Robert's version as I too like higher contrast in conversions...
Stephen, Beautiful image. I like everything about it. The curve of the back and the zebra stripes in the BG.
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