Gallery: WildlifePosted June 15, 201566 views4 comments
I found and followed this couple for 5 days. Initially for 2 days female had to cajole the male to mate but after that....
D300 + 70-200mm VR 2.8
1/1000ss, f4, iso 400
80% of fullframe, handheld for a rocking Elephant back
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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on June 15, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Very cool shot! I think, this shot would be awesome as a portrait shot of their two heads. The action is all about their expressions and head angles. IMO, their bodies and the BG do not add anythong to the shot. In fact, I had to "look" for the appeal of this scene, as their faces get lost in all the stripes
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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on June 16, 2015 at 2:04 PM
Butch: this is a fabulous scene and has to be seen large to be appreciated. While I agree that this would make a wonderful head shot, it is equally good as posted. I really like seeing how the female initiates the action and also like being able to compare how much larger the male is in relation to the female (particularly that massive head of his). The techs are spot on. Richard
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 17, 2015 at 7:12 PM
I like her pushy attitude and his reaction. I bet this is seldom seen in the wild. A lower angle would have been nice, but I am assuming that is totally impossible in these shooting situations.
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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on June 18, 2015 at 12:20 AM
A lovely moment here Butch, love the dry leaves as a frame for the tigers as well, really complementary colours.
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4 commentsVery cool shot! I think, this shot would be awesome as a portrait shot of their two heads.
The action is all about their expressions and head angles. IMO, their bodies and the BG do not add anythong to the shot. In fact, I had to "look" for the appeal of this scene, as their faces get lost in all the stripes
Butch: this is a fabulous scene and has to be seen large to be appreciated. While I agree that this would make a wonderful head shot, it is equally good as posted. I really like seeing how the female initiates the action and also like being able to compare how much larger the male is in relation to the female (particularly that massive head of his). The techs are spot on. Richard
I like her pushy attitude and his reaction. I bet this is seldom seen in the wild. A lower angle would have been nice, but I am assuming that is totally impossible in these shooting situations.
A lovely moment here Butch, love the dry leaves as a frame for the tigers as well, really complementary colours.