Results 1 to 17 of 17

Thread: The Zebra II

  1. #1
    Mario Moreno
    Guest

    Default The Zebra II

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    Zebra ( Equus quagga burchellii ). Image captured in Kruger National Park, South Africa.

    Raw file captured with EOS 5D MK II - EF 300mm f2.8 - 1/1250 sec at f5.6 - ISO 250

    Converted in Silver Efex Pro. Processed and toned in Lightroom

  2. #2
    BPN Member Paul Lagasi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Bells Corners, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    5,316
    Threads
    642
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    I think this is a lovely, thought out image. I would hang this in an instant. Only thing I might have done differently was make the Zebra a bit larger in the frame but thats just my thought...very well done.

  3. #3
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    NE Mississippi
    Posts
    4,700
    Threads
    636
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Well crafted, I really like the zebra on white!

  4. #4
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    23,119
    Threads
    1,523
    Thank You Posts
    Blog Entries
    55

    Default

    Mario, Welcome to OOTB. Excellent image and processing. The grass below is sweet. I might take a tiny sliver off the top if it were mine. Very nice job with the original capture.

  5. #5
    Mario Moreno
    Guest

    Default

    I guess cropping the top off slightly could benefit the end result....... Thanks Denise

  6. #6
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Homosassa, Florida
    Posts
    4,064
    Threads
    658
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Nice image and application, Mario.

    I like zebras and this one is very nicely done. Maybe a crop, but I really like what you did here as is.

    Welcome to the gang. It's a fun forum, if you choose to stick around and get to know those here.

  7. #7
    BPN Viewer Matt Fragale's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    S. Florida
    Posts
    99
    Threads
    11
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Love it! Nicely done. I kind of like all the white space in this one. But I think it could look nice cropped further, as well. Give it a try and see what you think!

  8. #8
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Northern Minnesota
    Posts
    1,607
    Threads
    126
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Very distinctive, Mario. Really nice job of processing and presentation.

  9. #9
    Publisher Arthur Morris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Indian Lake Estates, FL
    Posts
    32,506
    Threads
    1,433
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Love this as presented with all the negative space. I would sharpen the zebra a bit more. BTW, welcome here and thanks a stack for your membership support!
    BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.

    BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.

    Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,

    E-mail me at samandmayasgrandpa@att.net.










  10. #10
    Landscapes Moderator Andrew McLachlan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Thornton, Ontario
    Posts
    6,039
    Threads
    480
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hi Mario, welcome to OOTB. A very nicely processed Zebra image. I really like the white background with only the grass around the Zebra revealed.

  11. #11
    Mario Moreno
    Guest

    Default

    Thanks for the comment Matt. I did try a tighter crop and although it looks good , I still like the empty space. It gives a bigger sense of isolation which I was aiming for

  12. #12
    Mario Moreno
    Guest

    Default

    Thanks Arthur ! I agree that it might look a bit soft here probably due to the touch of grain added that adds to the overall result when seen at full size on a canvas print where it will end going.

  13. #13
    BPN Member Cheryl Slechta's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Micanopy, Florida
    Posts
    8,383
    Threads
    841
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Mario, welcome to OOTB. I love the image and the concept you portrayed. I like it just the way it is.
    "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly" - The Little Prince

    http://tuscawillaphotographycherylslechta.zenfolio.com/

  14. #14
    Mario Moreno
    Guest

    Default

    Thank you all !!! for such a warm welcome ....... I feel at home already. Fantastic feedback from everyone

  15. #15
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Millington Md.
    Posts
    2,513
    Threads
    365
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hi Mario and welcome! I vote for not cropping. I like it as is! Nice work!

  16. #16
    Mario Moreno
    Guest

    Default

    Cropped or uncropped are both ok. I actually have a cropped version but decided to go with more empty space to create a sense of isolation.

  17. #17
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Russellville, Arkansas
    Posts
    5,189
    Threads
    674
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    I'm way late to the party, but I can't resist on commenting on 2 of my favorite topics. I love zebras and the minimalist approach. This is very nicely done. I like how the grasses are less dense than the zebra in both color and substance. This creates a wonderful subtle contrast. I like the crop as presented with the very effective use of white space.

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics