I have just returned from 16 days of traipsing around Kenya (hosting a Great Migration photo safari), Hong Kong (quite a contrast, I know, was on commission for Nikon Asia) and finally the forests of Magoebaskloof in South Africa.
Our time in the Mara was characterised by a sizeable number of insanely dramatic and dusty river crossings - more than I've had on any previous trip. Our guests loved it and with them nailing images like this the smiles were broad all around...
Techs:
Nikon D810
Nikkor 400mm f2.8 VR-II (man, this lens is light!)
f8.0 | 1/2000 SS | ISO-280
Comments
14 commentsAmazing capture Morkel. Looks like this guy is levitating. Love the moody feel to it.
Morkel: think this one would be better named Leap of Faith.
It's a fabulous photo with dust, a mid air wildebeeste, one in the water, a diagonal formed by the herd and the list goes on. Could not be improved on. Richard
This is just an amazing picture Morkel!
Morkel, I really dig the comp on this. The angel of the herd coming form the left, the whirlwind of dust, the single leaping Wildebeest and a swimmer to boot. Really nice work!
I agree most emphatically with the other comments. Not only is the visible image excellent, but also what isn't visible (but we know is present) adds immensley to the image. I experience a feeling of suspense and foreboding about the plight of the young wildebeeste-is a croc lurking nearby?
Thanks a lot folks.
The title "Leap of Faith" did cross my mind but I have seen SO many of these migration photos with the same title that it felt cheesy, so I opted for the title in use ;)
Awesome shot Morkel, not much else to say.
Love that leap !
Jagdeep Rajput
Major smiles! Great composition, successfully capturing the sense of frenzy.
This is one fine shot Morkel. Everything works here for me but specially the low angle which is difficult to get in most of the crossing points
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Well done to capture the moment! I am sure that Overwhelming opportunities but need to stay Focused !!
A real Moody Capture, conveying the atmoshere very well!
Bill
WWW.BillBickle.com
Well timed and very powerful image.
Congratulations on the WP . . .
Also congrats on GOTM . . .