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Dear Rachel,
A well composed image and the subject stands out nicely against the vegetation. Lovely detail and textures on the Ellie, colours look natural, nice walking pose. I notice his trunk is wet and so are the feet, hope you managed to capture him while drinking as well?
I read an article today about a great number of elephant carcasses found in Botswana recently - it is said to be the single largest poaching event in African history. Wondering what is going to happen to all the rhino we sent to Botswana in order to protect them...
Thank you Rachel for sharing,
Warmest regards,
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Nice view of this elephant. The walking pose with the one foot up is nice. Light looks good. Details are nice.
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Hi Rachel -- This is a very nice image , lovely details in the hide and nice framing. Colours look good as well. Just that branch/tree coming out behind its head is a bit distracting but I know it is not in your books to clone out.
Rachel , I have seen most of the time your images are superb with 5d3 and 100-400mm combo , even better than the 300 2.8 . So why dont you upgrade to the 200-400mm and the 1DX ? I dont know the reason behind it or for that matter your reservations in it , but this has come to my mind several time and since this question. I hope you don't mind.
A nice image and TFS !
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Thanks Gabriela, John and Haseeb. Haseeb - No problem with the question. Several reasons, of which first and foremost is that the 1DX series is too big, heavy and uncomfortable in my hand, same with the 200-400 and 500. Most of my photography is done on my annual hiking trip and on one or two other trips per year. I simply do not want to carry bigger or heavier gear. Perhaps the biggest reason is that as a woman I don't have the gene that requires me to have the latest and greatest gear. But seriously, as a hobbyist there is also no return on the investment. I am happy with the quality of my images and feel that there is sometimes too much emphasis on gear. I doubt most people looking at framed images on a wall could tell which image was shot with what camera. I know I can't.
Thanks again,
Rachel
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Hi Rachel, being side on has created a nice image, with good detail, but again I just find it a fraction too tight overall, especially at the foot, would have been nice to have had pulled out more with the zoom and had more of the pan in the FG rather than a hint. Both the elephants trunk in shadow & tree branch are a minor niggle and perhaps waiting a few more frames both the tree would have been out of frame and the elephants trunk in less shadow?
Re Kit, the 1DX2 is a bit of a brute, likewise the 200-400, but the 500 is not far off the 3002.8 and would give you better options, however ditching the 7D2 and upgrading to the 5D4 would be the perfect solution. It's new technology, but would not have the reach, however as you tend not to go over, or vary rarely go above ISO 3200 if that, certainly would be the wisest move and similar weight to the current 5D3. Definitely not the new mirrorless with one card, but I can't help feel both Nikon & Canon haven't help themselves with the current launches of their new mirrorless.
I doubt most people looking at framed images on a wall could tell which image was shot with what camera.
I think you can Rachel.
TFS
Steve
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Thanks Steve. Unfortunately the ele headed off to the bush shortly after this frame. I wasn't impressed enough with the changes to the 5D4 and decided to wait for the next upgrade.
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I wasn't impressed enough with the changes to the 5D4 and decided to wait for the next upgrade.
Your call Rachel, although admittedly it has been out for around 4 years, it does blow the socks off both the 7D2 & 5D3, plus with depreciation off setting both to a new camera won't run to much. 2019 not sure what may come out of the stable, but the off shoot to Mirrorless will be pursued I am sure.
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Hi Rachel a nice solid side view to the elephant , and i do like the trotting pose .
Color , tones and the details are looking good to me .Even if the BG is somehow a bit busy, you have him separated the subject very good .
It might be a bit better , to have some little more room on the bottom but this is a small issue , i think.
The log in LRC is not ideal ...but it was there
A nice solid good image .. Rachel .
TFS Andreas
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Hi Rachel -- Thank you for your reply reg the equipment. Very valid points and especially reg the printed image on the wall. But i am pretty sure of all people you can make that out which equipment was used. Looking forward for your wonderful images and critique as always.