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Chobe Sunset
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Chobe Sunset

by Nate Chappell

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 15, 2014140 views10 comments
A shot from our Chobe, Botswana extension last month. I liked the egrets gathered around the elephant with the setting sun.

Canon 5D3 500F4 1/1600 F7.1, iso 1250, handheld from boat

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on October 15, 2014 at 9:16 PM
Not much to say except...WOW. Really terrific capture Nate. Love the position of the sun, the birds roaming around, the reflection of the sun and the silhouette is top notch with the trunk curled. All this and I am not a huge fan of silhouettes...unless of course they are this good. :biggrin:
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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 16, 2014 at 3:45 AM
An awesome silhouette and beautiful sunset Nate :eek: I like that the egrets are visible upon closer inspection of the larger version.

Sweet One!
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 16, 2014 at 3:46 AM
Nate,
This works very well for me, and I am not a fan of silhouettes either :biggrin:
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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 16, 2014 at 9:29 AM
It doesn't get any better than this. Exposure is wonderful, I love the big bright African sun, the shapes of the elephant and the subtle white birds
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Max Waugh on October 16, 2014 at 1:21 PM
Great exposure and I think the egrets add a nice subtle touch, texture if anything. I do wish the silhouette had more separation from the horizon, probably only possible if you had decided to go for a swim. :wink:

Max
Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments
Comment posted by Mario Moreno on October 17, 2014 at 5:11 PM
Stunning silhouette from a very nice low angle. I specially like that you can see the birds in the FG :toast:
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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 17, 2014 at 5:13 PM
Love the silhouette and the color Nate. Was this done with a polarizer?
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM
Thanks for your comments everyone! Ed, no polarizer used here.
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 17, 2014 at 7:26 PM
This has an iconic feeling, as if symbolizing the richness and variety of an African nature trip! Lovely colors, too.
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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on October 20, 2014 at 2:00 AM
Marvellous image, Nate!
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments