Morning Bath

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 4, 2015252 views12 comments

Thanks for all of the comments on my previous post. This is a fairly decent sized bull moose that I photographed earlier this fall in Glacier National Park. I had just moved into position when the moose decided to shake off in the water. The early morning sun filtering through the clouds provided me with some nice side-lighting.

Thanks for looking, and don't forget to check out the larger version!

Nikon D300s
1/1250 Sec. @ f/5.6
ISO 640
Nikon 300mm f/4 PF Lens + 1.4TC

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by John Launstein on November 4, 2015 at 11:21 PM

Are. You. Freaking. Kidding. Me? frown

Larger version is spectacular. Gorgeous tones, and your decision to up the SS along with fantastic exposure results in a happy infinitum of water droplets suspended everywhere. Seriously cool image, Zack. Highly envious but pleased for you.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on November 5, 2015 at 7:20 AM

Unique and beautiful. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 5, 2015 at 9:36 AM

Zack,
This is remarkable an amazing amount of speay.
PERFECT!

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on November 5, 2015 at 11:40 AM

Classic example of the right time, the right place! The army of small drops in the air are absolutely amazing. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Thomas Haney on November 5, 2015 at 12:04 PM

AMAZING shot Zack. Nothing else to say, except I look forward to seeing this in large format at some awards ceremony next year!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 5, 2015 at 9:30 PM

Fantastic action and light. This is just great. I have no other comments.

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Comment posted by Hisham Atallah on November 6, 2015 at 5:53 AM

Hi Zack,
Beautiful. Great side light highlighting the water drops. Great layered backgroud. Only nit is that the moose is centered in the frame. I would crop a little from the right side and bottom or add more space on the left if you have it.

Cheers,

Hisham.

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 6, 2015 at 6:10 AM

Lovely moment captured Zack, well timed too. I just wonder if dropping the overall exposure by say a third may just emphasis more the spray (well exposuse as presented), love the arching trail from the jaw and neck. I would be temped, if anything, with darkening the FG up to the water 'ripple' just brings more 'depth' to the image I think.

TFS
Steve devil

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 6, 2015 at 10:58 AM

Interesting lighting here. I like the somewhat soft contrast. Gives it a bit of a dreamy feel.

Max

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on November 7, 2015 at 12:58 AM

This is just stunning, Zack! Definitely a new favorite of mine from you. The light is just gorgeous, as is the moose. Plus, all that water flying is amazing! I love the way the water is curling near his bell.

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on November 10, 2015 at 8:30 AM

Hi Zack,

Very nicely done - with the result being a powerful image.

I think Steve made some pretty good points re: some exposure tweaks (in post-processing) that might strengthen this image even further.

Finally - I have to address the elephant in the room that everyone is tactfully avoiding: Morning Bath or Morning Shower?? enlightened

Cheers...and many thanks for sharing this one...

Brad

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 11, 2015 at 3:38 PM

Thank you all for the comments!

Steve, thank you for the suggestions. I have since darkened the exposure just a bit to make the spray "pop" a little more. I think it was an improvement.

Brad, thanks, I was in a hurry when I posted this, usually I try to come up with a more clever title. cool

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