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Running mouflon WC598
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Running mouflon WC598

by John Tobias

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted August 18, 2013135 views3 comments
I took this several years ago at the Topeka, KS zoo, when I first became interested in photographing zoo animals. I chose to blur the BG as it was fence and buildings by following the running mouflon at a slow shutter speed. I like the results, but did not record tech info.

Mamiyaflex C-220, 180mm lens, Ektachrome film.

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM
Your camera movement works well to give a real sense that this is a critter on the move! You have captured a look of determination in his face and pose too. The blurred movement is also a great way to disguise some not so desired background elements. I must confess, "mouflon" was a new term for me. I had to look it up, since you tweaked my curiousity. :smile:
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Kane on August 19, 2013 at 2:39 PM
John - Have to admit, I also had to look up "Mouflon" :wink:

I really like the thought to use of this technique to get rid of a distracting background. As much as I've experimented with camera movement many times, I had never thought of using it for that reason.

Your image conveys a strong sense of purpose - the ram appears to have some serious business to take care of :toast:
Registered on August 4, 2012, 66 Posts, 726 Comments
Comment posted by RL Potts on August 20, 2013 at 12:35 AM
I love the sheep. He looks ready to deliver the goods. The lighting is interesting and those Ektachrome colors are priceless. I especially like the foreground and that foreleg.
Registered on November 24, 2003, 188 Posts, 985 Comments