Gallery: WildlifePosted April 4, 201572 views8 comments
This female remained with us while we got thoroughly soaked in a typical Botswana thunderstorm, resulted in some soft light though
Taken in Kwara concession, Botswana
EOS 1DX
200-400 mm F4 at 560 mm
F7.1
ISO 800
1/400
Comments
8 comments
Comment posted by Brad Hill on April 4, 2015 at 8:26 AM
Hey Ken,
Simple but effective - would have known this was one of your shots even if posted anonymously. Feels like there's a bit of a yellow cast to the shot. If this were mine I'd selectively (and subtly) lift the contrast in a few areas on the cheetah's head and neck.
Brad
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on April 5, 2015 at 5:38 AM
Brad,
Nice to know I have a "style"
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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on April 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Ken: this is a classic cheetah pose with nothing in the background to interfere with an appreciation of the cat. I agree with Brad in that there's a bit of yellow cast overall. Richard
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Comment posted by Max Waugh on April 5, 2015 at 12:19 PM
A real pleasing color combination here, Ken. I do see the yellowish caste, but I certainly don't mind it posted as-is.
Max
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on April 6, 2015 at 6:09 AM
Richard and Max , thanks very much, the yellow cast may have resulted from the sunset, but I admit it does look a little yellow.
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Comment posted by John Launstein on April 13, 2015 at 1:10 AM
Beatuiful portrait, Ken! Like the comp and wonderful quality to the eye. I do agree re a little heavy on the yellows or overall warmth, but it's not a deal-breaker here IMO. Had you not mentioned it, I'm embarrassed to say I did not immediately pick up on the fact she was wet! Really nice.
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Comment posted by David Bogener on April 16, 2015 at 1:50 PM
Love it. Nicely composed. The head turn and the complimentary background really make this image for me. Dave
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 4, 2015 at 11:40 AM
John and David,
Only jrecently got back so sorry for the delay in thanking you for your comments
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Comments
8 commentsSimple but effective - would have known this was one of your shots even if posted anonymously. Feels like there's a bit of a yellow cast to the shot. If this were mine I'd selectively (and subtly) lift the contrast in a few areas on the cheetah's head and neck.
Brad
Nice to know I have a "style"
Max
Beatuiful portrait, Ken! Like the comp and wonderful quality to the eye. I do agree re a little heavy on the yellows or overall warmth, but it's not a deal-breaker here IMO. Had you not mentioned it, I'm embarrassed to say I did not immediately pick up on the fact she was wet! Really nice.
Love it. Nicely composed. The head turn and the complimentary background really make this image for me. Dave
John and David,
Only jrecently got back so sorry for the delay in thanking you for your comments