Late Crossing

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 10, 2013205 views13 comments

This Zebra was the first to "test the waters" crossing the Chobe River in Botswana, at sunset.

EOS 1DX
200-400 mm F 4 with 1.4 EX at 560mm
F 8
ISO 1600
1/250
E V +0 67

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on November 10, 2013 at 4:45 AM

Awesome colour reflecting off the water surface here Ken. The image (the darks) look too washed out though. I do wish the green grasses were not there for a cleaner image, perhaps you did get that chance when the zebra walked further into the water?

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Comment posted by John Tobias on November 10, 2013 at 8:22 AM

The larger image must be viewed to get the full impact of this photo, I really like it

I don't mind the green, but I think if the reflection was sharper the green grasses would distract. I like the sharpness of the zebra. I also would like to see more if you have them of this zebra crossing the water. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on November 10, 2013 at 10:16 AM

This is striking against the background color. I might brighten the zebra's whites and remove some of the color there.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on November 10, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Awesome capture. A little tweaking and this would be perfect.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on November 10, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Works very well just as is for me Ken. I can relate to the muted tones and colors at this time of day. Love the color of the water and the nice details in the ripples at f8. Print and frame!

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on November 10, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Works very well just as is for me Ken. I can relate to the muted tones and colors at this time of day. Love the color or the water and the nice details in the ripples at f8. Print and frame!

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Comment posted by Joe James on November 10, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Lovely image Ken! Nothing to add from me, I just love the reflected sunset and the way it contrasts with the black and white of the zebra.

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 10, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Ken, the water color is interesting. I like how the grass gives perspective about the zebra's location relative to land.

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on November 11, 2013 at 7:27 AM

gorgeous colours Ken.
Composition wise I would be tempted to chop a bit from the LH side to reduce the amount of grass that is showing and create more 'walk into' space at the right.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on November 11, 2013 at 10:02 AM

I love the serenity this displays Ken. The pastel colors really add to the scene

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 12, 2013 at 4:36 AM

Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions. I actually like the grass because it gives "position".

I do have some more and will take a look when I get back from my "bored" meeting!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 12, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Beautiful pastel looking light. I like the nice detail recognition in the zebra. I like the grass, and I actually find myself wishing for more foreground.

Sweet One Ken!

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on November 17, 2013 at 6:46 AM

Like an amazing dream, with light and pose.

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