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Confrontation Etching
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Confrontation Etching

by Ian Cameron

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted August 5, 20171,478 views2 comments

Chobe, Botswana, Africa

This huge bull elephant took great exception to the presence of our vehicle and shook his head violently from side to side trumpeting loudly.  I guess it was pretty much a show and there was a half hearted mock charge and much ear flapping but then again when something the size of a house suddenly lunges towards you at 30mph I think it is more than a little concern that you feel stirring in your bowels.  Once again I decided on this stylised treatment which in this case ensures your attention is fully engaged by its striking presence.  Hope you like it.  This is the last in the series.

Fuji XT-1, 55-200mm zoom, f5.6 at 1/1000 Second, ISO 640.  Converted to black and white in channels additional contrast added and thereafter Threshold applied in PS5.

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 6, 2017 at 2:28 PM
Really like this, although i long for just a bit more detail in the darker areas. The darkness does accentuate the mood of the elephant and it's menacing pose.    
Very artful and effective!
Sandy
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Comment posted by Ed Williams on August 7, 2017 at 6:26 PM
It's all about the elephant here and you don't belong. This is really imposing Ian. Nicely done.
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