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A big salute
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A big salute

by Jagdeep Rajput

Gallery: WildlifePosted February 12, 2015150 views8 comments
A big salute from the young one.
Thank you so much for your views n comments!
Canon 5D III; 500mm f8; 2X; ISO 1600; 1/125sec. at F 8.
Jagdeep Rajput

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 12, 2015 at 11:01 AM
Gorgeous lighting and such a neat pose you captured here. I wish for more room on the left - it's very tight - but that's about it. A head turn would be good, but I like that this young elephant is doing its own thing - seemingly unaware of your presence
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 12, 2015 at 12:43 PM
Cuteness off the charts. The detail in the large image is a must see. I might be tempted to clone out whatever it is in the upper left corner. Kind of tugs at the eye.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on February 12, 2015 at 4:12 PM
Hello Jagdeep

Great to get the Image sharp with soft surroundings, giving excellent separation. Did you use Selective NR here ?

Bill
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by John Launstein on February 12, 2015 at 8:18 PM
Beautiful frame, Jagdeep! The light-sculpting is exquisite and I personally find the detail of the surrounding grasses giving way to the soft green background very appealing. The pose and expression on your little ellie is wonderful. Would not change a thing personally, but some might suggest a bit more room behind and under.
Registered on April 5, 2011, 223 Posts, 1193 Comments
Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on February 13, 2015 at 3:01 PM
Hi Jagdeep, love the curved trunk and open jaw, all set off against a rich and vibrant green backdrop. Personally I would have liked a bit more side on profile, however you captured the moment! Cracking details for 1/125SS. Agree with Jerry, the object in the BKG is a little distracting and an easy fix is your ethics allow.

TFS
Steve
Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on February 14, 2015 at 7:59 PM
The shape of this babe, sorta sitting in the lower left of the frame and extending outward in an upward diagonal to the side lighted facial profile makes for a really strong composition. Love all of that. The object over the rump is a strong distraction for me and it makes me keep trying to understand what is there.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on February 14, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Thanks friends!
The object over the rump, I believe is a dead tree trunk, which I agree, needs to go.
Jagdeep Rajput :wavey:
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 16, 2015 at 5:45 PM
Love the pose and detail here Jagdeep! Agreed the oof stump is unfortunate but not an image killer. Sweet shot! :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments