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  1. 09-17-2011, 02:11 PM #1
    Morkel Erasmus
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    I captured this portrait in very last light in the far northern Kruger National Park the other day. Just loved the light and clarity here.

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  2. 09-17-2011, 05:24 PM #2
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    Love the lighting here as well, Morkel. Nicely done!!!
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    Just love the lighting and the intensity in those eyes.
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    When it comes to antelopes and deers , no one can beat you , excellent image
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    Like the light & colour on this one Morkel, with nice detail at such a high ISO, personally just unsure about the comp?

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    Thanks everyone!

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post
    Like the light & colour on this one Morkel, with nice detail at such a high ISO, personally just unsure about the comp?
    Glad to have you back Steve...do you mean to go tighter?
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    Perhaps, just not sure Morkel, just think it's a little too elongated?

    Just a thought, WDYT?

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    Morkel, lovely shot, you have mastered the high ISO on the D3s! I do agree with Steve on the crop and prefer his repost, unless you are using it for a cover and need copy space. Well done and TFS.
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    Lovely BG and detail not bad for that ISO...Did you do some shadow recovery..? Steves comp works better for me!
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    Wonderful light and detail.I agree with Steve and think that his reposting is better as there is too much dead space above the horn tips. A wonderful portrait though!! Can't wait to see what Nikon are bringing out in 1 month and 6 days time. Don' t quote me on Nikon rumors, please!!

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    Steve's crop improves an already great image. Love the way its antlers just fit right into that vertical crop.
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    Superb image with great IQ Morkel, love the light on the horns and the perspective. Like Steve's comp.
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    The IQ you are achieving at these insane ISO's is simply incredible. I like the HA here, cool OOF BG, and agree, Steve's repost does look a touch better.
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    Thanks for the comments everyone and the crop suggestion Steve...I agree it looks a bit better - guess I had the 'magazine cover' in the back of my mind .

    Here is a repost from my own file...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Harshad Barve View Post
    When it comes to antelopes and deers , no one can beat you , excellent image
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  16. 09-19-2011, 07:53 PM #16
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    Beautiful portrait! Like the backlight and the subtle colors.
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