Konig: Wild ponies on the Fens

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 7, 20051,644 views9 comments

Konig are a type of wild pony, which are decended from the now extinct Tarpan, that once inhabited much of the 'Fen' in East England. These ponies were reintroduced to Wicken Fen, Cambs, UK were they are kept wild and untamed. They are however, as it transpired, habituated to the sight people which makes photography slighty easier.

Tech spec.
1Ds2/500mm/TC1.4(didn't really need this)/G1548+G1321/Wimb
F5.6/ASA250/1~800
90% of FF,USM(150,0.2,1)*3,Levels,warmed by 200K

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Jeremy Bangs on August 7, 2005 at 10:01 AM

Wow! I like everything about this. I like the isolation of the subject with the depth of field you used, the colors are great as is the lighting. There is nothing to improve upon here. Congratulations.

Registered on June 11, 2005, 13 Posts, 51 Comments

Comment posted by George Hall, Jr on August 7, 2005 at 1:48 PM

Beautiful image! I like the nice warm feeling of this. Great colors and sharp details.

Registered on July 11, 2004, 283 Posts, 2395 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on August 7, 2005 at 3:00 PM

Tom, I concur with the previous remarks - outstanding in every way!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 245 Posts, 2421 Comments

Comment posted by Jeremy on August 7, 2005 at 5:22 PM

Hi Tom,
Agree with previous comments, but would perhaps prefer a little more room at the bottom for the virtual legs/feet. As you say, maybe you didn`t need the T.C.!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 34 Posts, 331 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Ludwick on August 8, 2005 at 9:43 AM

Tom,

This is a great and interesting shot. I have never seen of such an beautiful animal before.

I have to disagree with you about the T/C. I think it is perfect framing the way it is.

Bob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 51 Posts, 407 Comments

Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on August 9, 2005 at 3:35 PM

This is a beautiful photograph - truely a shot to be proud of.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 467 Posts, 2803 Comments

Comment posted by Justin on August 15, 2005 at 5:40 PM

Hi Tom,
Congrats on the EP. An excellent shot.Like it a lot.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 106 Posts, 1697 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on August 17, 2005 at 4:14 AM

An incredible image, Tom. This is a real stunner. Congratulations on the Editor's Pick.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Kirkham on August 21, 2005 at 6:34 AM

Hello Tom
Great image which justifies it's award.

Best wishes
Phil

Registered on October 9, 2004, 63 Posts, 153 Comments