Minding the Harem
by Jerry Austin
<div style="text-align:-webkit-auto">Bull along the Madison River in Yellowstone trying to keep his harem in tow. I liked the hint of breath.</div>
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<div style="text-align:-webkit-auto">Processed using Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC 2014. Comments and critiques welcome.</div>
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<div style="text-align:-webkit-auto">Canon 7D Mark II</div>
<div style="text-align:-webkit-auto">Canon 200-400 f4 L IS</div>
<div style="text-align:-webkit-auto">F4.0</div>
<div style="text-align:-webkit-auto">1/100s</div>
<div style="text-align:-webkit-auto">ISO 500</div>
<div style="text-align:-webkit-auto">Focal Length 200mm </div>
Comments
5 commentsNot being familiar at all with the pelt of a bull elk, I am wondering about the whiteness from its shoulders back. I also wonder if you had room on the left or right, and what your reason for cropping as you did was. I do reall like the portrait/bust and the very impressive rack on this gentleman!
Jerry: very good profile shot of the bull. I like the simplicity and tonality of the background which makes the bull standout. The breath is a big plus. Curious as to why you chose the crop. Richard
Phil/Richard,
Thanks guys for the comments. The crop chose me. This was full frame. He was that close. I thought the other aspects outweighed the ackward crop.
Jerry,
I would have prefered some more room on right, but breath and pose are great
Cool bull. I would tweak with some boost in yellows or overall added warmth. Good eye and hint of breath are key elements, I think.