Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, 1/800, f7.1, ISO 400, EF 70-200 f2.8 L IS II USM, EF 2xII TC, Full frame image. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi
Old man walking
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, 1/800, f7.1, ISO 400, EF 70-200 f2.8 L IS II USM, EF 2xII TC, Full frame image. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi
I love the low angle and how the stripes on the ground mimic the stripes in the tigers' coat. The image really shows the large paws off very well.
Gail
Hi Sabyasachi,
Nice to see another post from you. My thoughts echo Gail's on this one. Would've been nice to have the shadow "stripes" continuing through to the bottom of the frame to really accentuate the ability of the tiger's stripes to blend in with his environment.
Great low pov and head on view of the massive paws. I agree with Gail and Steve that the shadow stripes echoing the tiger's stripes really add to this. The b&w conversion looks good.
TFS,
Rachel
The first thing that I noticed was how the shadows on the road looked like tiger stripes. I like this in b&w. If you could nudge just a hint more detail out of the left eye I think it would enhance an already good image.
Jack
Hi great to see you posting again, it's been long time.
A little too central for me, plus I feel there needs to be a bit more contrast in it, it's just needs a bit more punch, perhaps a touch of Delaney dust I am sure could could just bring out the potential of this image. Good to see this animal being posted again, it's absence has been noted and personally missed.
Duplicated and worked on this layer, curves, levels, brightness and just masked in the BKD, not sure if this helps, but may offer a direction perhaps?
Hope to see more Sabyasachi.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Would agree with Steve's critique and think his repost has lifted the tiger nicely. FF on the Mk4, you could almost crop to a vertical quite safely as I do find the tiger too central. However, I like the shadow markings on the road which would be lost with a vertical crop. Did you get any other poses whilst this tiger was walking towards you? Also agree with Steve that I'm missing seeing tigers in the forum, can never see enough of these glorious cats.
Critiques have already been done by others. I just want to admire your excellent work on this beautiful animal. Thank you for sharing. Made my day.
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the repost. I was trying many variations to accentuate the play of shadows. I have one image before this one where the eye has got better light. However, the raised paw in this one lends a better mood. I didn't compose vertically as the horizontal composition was better for the shadows.
I have been busy since last year and whatever time I have got has been used for filming. Finally my first film is ready. Its a 18 and half minute film. Will share details later.
Hilary and Steve,
I have a bit more time now till I start shooting my next film. I will convert a few tiger images and post.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi
Hi Sabyasachi, thanks for the update and would very much relish the opportunity to view the film, like quite a few here. Good to see you are still able to grab some time to photograph as well as film.
Look forward to seeing more of the fruits of your labour.
All the best.
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Thanks Steve!
Here is the link to the preview of my film "A Call in the Rainforest" : http://www.indiawilds.com/diary/inspiration-for-the-film-a-call-in-the-rainforest/
It is the opening one minute sequence of the 18 and half minute film. Film completely shot with 1D Mark IV at 1080p at 24p.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi
Sabyasachi - the film is incredibly well done. Thanks for posting the clip and sharing it. Looking forward to seeing the whole thing.
Rachel
Hi Sabyasachi, if this is the trailer, how good is the final film, superb. Love the opening sequence, great feel, an almost magical/mystical sense, great choice on the sound track too. Now you have wetted our appetite, how long do we have to wait for the final cut, could this be a 'Red' carpet?
Did you use an ext mic or are the sounds of the forest captured direct in camera as it's something I want to get to grips with. Any pointers & tips would be welcome, perhaps you could do a post if you haven't already.
Congratulations on this Sabyasachi.
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
The trailer certainly leaves me wanting more, thank you Sabyasachi for sharing this. Sometimes wildlife photographers become so intent on getting 'their shot' that they forget about other pressing matters such as preservation of their subjects in a wild and free state.
My husband and I will be taking an external mike with us on our next trip to East Africa, although not certain what other extras we will throw in the bag. Look forward to seeing the complete film.
Steve, Hilary and Rachel,
Thanks for the encouraging comments on the film preview. This is my first film. I got a professional music composer to create the music for the film.
I was travelling so the delayed response. I will do a detailed post of the equipment used later. Just for your information, at 0.34 that is the two Gaurs (Bos gaurus that look like buffaloes) were shot in virtually no light. ISO 12800 at f2.8 with my 400mm f2.8 IS lens. You can find noise, but then I would not have recorded it if I didn't had the Mark IV.
I have used external microphones, mixers, sound recorders and in one case the bare camera microphone when I was about 3-4 feet away from the macaques. Sound was a new area for me. Apart from the cost, tons of learning involved. However, cost wise one should not worry as the microphones etc retain their value over a long period.
I will be screening the film in many places to raise awareness. There plans to get people who can explain about the film in various local languages to kids in schools.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi
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