I have been back from Botswana for just under a week now. We had some fantastic sightings, helped by the particularly dry and hot November.
This is the third cycle of cubs I have seen this female produce, which is always a delight. If they make it to adulthood, it will be 9 new cheetah in just over 4 years.
Taken in the Kwara Concession
1D mark IV
70-200 @ 70mm
1/1600 @ F5
ISO640
Cropped by about 10%, with some slight S/H work.
Last edited by Russell Johnson; 12-09-2011 at 07:17 AM.
Great low perspective here Russell, up on a mound perhaps, or were you low to the ground or vehicle? Love the inquisitive open mouth expression. What a great mum she must be!
TFS
Position in frame, the stance and lovely expression really makes this one stand out. On reflection, comparing this to your previous posting I just wonder if it needs a little boost as I know you like your punchy colour.
I thought there was a slight blueness coming through in the lighter tones of the coat and would suggest opening up a little on the eyes, although subtle i just wonder if this moves the image forward, WDYT?
Colour balance, H/S, Selective colour (neutrals), Col Bal again added -2, 0, +7 to the highlight, Sat +5 on the grass & eyes. Not sure if this helps, but good to have you back posting.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Great low perspective here Russell, up on a mound perhaps, or were you low to the ground or vehicle? Love the inquisitive open mouth expression. What a great mum she must be!
TFS
Thanks, Marc. Lets just say we were on a walking safari
A fantastic POV here Russel...got to love those eyes when the light hits them properly!
I too notice the blue (even slightly magenta?) cast on your OP. Your repost still has hints of it IMHO. I like both Steve and Ken's attempts, though I tend to like my images a tad warmer than most so Ken's gets my vote...
Amazing POV with excellent IQ and great detail in the eyes..I too the blue color cast but easily sorted! And I think Kens has done it...Very nice Russell!