I usually post in the Landscape Forum when I get a chance. I processed these two from a trip I took to Kenya in 2004. I think they fit better here.
I used my Elan IIe and Fuji Provia 400 slide film. I just had them re-scanned on a Nikon CoolScan 9000 ED. I have tried my best to remove the grain from the image using NeatImage. But nothing seems to work.
I guess I need to go back and get some new images with my 20D.
Please any criticisms and comments are welcome.
Sejal
EDIT: I spelled Masai Mara wrong on the titles. I guess that's what happns when you work on your images at 2:00 AM ;-) No changes to image just the above correction.
If I were you I wouldn't remove the grain, it adds a great touch to the photograph and it might just be me, but I love the grainy messy look that film cameras produces. The elephant photograph was really good!
I really like both of these shots for comp and context and content. They both look a bit contrast-y for my taste but - that said - these work! Well done.
Susan
Welcome to the nature forum!! I don't see them as being too grainy at all. I agree with Susan about them appearing a little too contrasty, especially the 2nd, but I think the framing and the overall setup of your 2nd image is excellent. With #1. if it's a cropped photo, I might experiment with leaving it a little wider. For my taste, it's a little too cropped on both the left and right edges. Not a lot, maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 inch or so on each side.
Jay
Susan, Jay and JJBud. Its funny you mentioned the high level of contrast in the images. I guess habits from landscape shooting and processing are hard to break ;-)
I wish I had more wild life photography to share. My only trip on which I have done any sort of it was the trip to Kenya. I have a couple of more images I would like to share, but it may be a bit before I can post again. I am currently a dental student who had board exams coming up. These two were processed as a break from studying ;-)
Your framing and composition is just excellent in these. I agree with the others about the grain. If I were you, I'd rework the second shot to bring down the highlights a bit in the second shot. Wonderful work. You have a good eye.
