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p.1 #1 · First Post - Kenya 2004

Hi All,

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.

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Jan 04, 2008 at 09:24 AM

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p.1 #2 · First Post - Kenya 2004

Welome to the Nature and Wildlife forum Sejal.

Great mood in that first shot, luv to see more of your shots.

Jan 04, 2008 at 09:42 AM

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p.1 #3 · First Post - Kenya 2004

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!

Jan 04, 2008 at 10:37 AM

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p.1 #4 · First Post - Kenya 2004

Love these - Some folks work hard in PhotoShop to get that look - love the grain!

Merv.

Jan 04, 2008 at 12:25 PM

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p.1 #5 · First Post - Kenya 2004

Thank you all for the comments.

The above images have been processed with NeatImage. I will try to post the orignals with out NeatImage latter for your comments.

Sejal

Jan 04, 2008 at 04:28 PM

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p.1 #6 · First Post - Kenya 2004

Both are great, but I absolutely love the elephant photo!!

Jan 04, 2008 at 06:04 PM

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p.1 #7 · First Post - Kenya 2004

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

Jan 05, 2008 at 02:16 AM

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p.1 #8 · First Post - Kenya 2004

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

Jan 05, 2008 at 02:51 AM

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p.1 #9 · First Post - Kenya 2004

I agree with Susan too - a little too contrasty, but really like the content. Would like to see more of your work. Welcome to N&W.

Jan 05, 2008 at 04:47 AM

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p.1 #10 · First Post - Kenya 2004

Thank you for the added comments.

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 ;-)

Thank you all for looking and commenting.

Sejal

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Jan 05, 2008 at 07:32 AM

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p.1 #11 · First Post - Kenya 2004

Lovely elephants shot there !!!!!

Jan 05, 2008 at 12:10 PM

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p.1 #12 · First Post - Kenya 2004

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.

Sharon

Jan 05, 2008 at 12:31 PM

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p.1 #13 · First Post - Kenya 2004

I love the shot of the elephants. My dad travels to Kenya every couple of years and I love when he brings back pictures from the Masai Reserve.

Jan 06, 2008 at 06:17 PM


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