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eeneryma wrote:
As Ben noted, beautiful, dynamic angles for sure. Maybe a little more contrast?
Steve
Thanks Steve! I will see how some contrast play turns out. Part of me doesn't want this too punchy so I may toe the line on that. I dig the "classic" safari look that I always image when I think Africa.
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Kevin T wrote:
Great pic Jeff! So...It was California June Gloom (sky) for your whole trip?
Thanks Kev!! Nope, not the whole trip - but a couple days in particular in Kruger were terribly overcast. At least I've got some cloud detail going on and not just TOTAL white! I'm so envious of folks who live nearby to a place like this. Similar to the wonderful landscapers out west, they can cherrypick the best scenarios and really make some magic happen. As a tourist I just hope that the stars align.
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sbeme wrote:
I agree, the positioning is great and I love that you have plenty of DOF to get both giraffes sharp. It feels like you were close to the first one, but I see the EXIF shows you were at some (safe) distance. Don't want to get a kick out of giraffes!
The contrast: I had the same initial reaction as Steve. But I think your choice provides a more timeless look. I would think about choice of contrast in larger terms of how this might fit in with a series, or a self-published book.
Scott
Thanks for the feedback and comments, Scott! Man, those giraffes kick HARD! I've seen some videos of them defending themselves against lions and they can easily crush a skull with one swift kick. These two were a bit off the road but we had some wonderfully closer (and calm!) encounters with these wonderful, alien creatures.
I really think that everyone needs to see a giraffes gait as they cross the African landscape. It's something that cannot be captured by photos or videos.
I will keep the contrast in mind going forward!! I know that at some point the wife and I are going to take these pictures and try make a nice coffee table book for the house. There is something to be said about a physical image that digital presentation just cannot match.
Jeff
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