The good old Warthog, a great character in terms of watching and to photograph in my book. Again, some people may wish for more space below for the 'virtual feet,' but for me it's all about the face and the character of this animal.
And in case I missed anyone, many thanks to those that took the time to view & comment.
Steve
Subject: Warthog in golden light (Phacochoerus africanus)
Location: Botswana
Camera: Canon MKIV
Lens: 500f/4 - HH
Exposure: 1/400s at f/5.6 ISO200
Crop: Slight crop [/i](original capture vertical)[/i]
Subject distance: 12.1m
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM
God it's like looking in the mirror
Can't really find owt wrong matey - from my own perspective 'virtual feet' only really matter if the legs are more visible/more in focus; if you hadn't mentioned them I doubt I'd have noticed.
A minus
Now if it had been horizontal with an open sweep of Savannah to the right I might have sprung for an A+
Posted by Nick Mckeown on June 28, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Where are the warts?! Thats the most handsome warthog I have ever seen Steve!
Nick.
Posted by David Sewell on June 28, 2012 at 2:14 PM
The virtual feet missing does not bother me, the head is the interesting bit in a warthog and you have got all of it in focus with a great pose as well. One of my all time favourite animals, thanks for sharing.
Lovely shot, great light, do love the pigs, running around with their tails up ...BTW did you photograph the Lion not often people photograph the bait they use
BTW did you photograph the Lion not often people photograph the bait they use
Hi Phil, no lion around at this this time, they are very feisty and unless the predator has the advantage, they tend to be safe and left to forage. The tusks are used well and once in their hole, they a formidable animal.
Thats a really nice portrait of a warthog. In fact its one of the best I have seen. The inclusion of the grass in the foreground is a very nice touch of environment.
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11 repliesAnd in case I missed anyone, many thanks to those that took the time to view & comment.
Steve
Subject: Warthog in golden light (Phacochoerus africanus)
Location: Botswana
Camera: Canon MKIV
Lens: 500f/4 - HH
Exposure: 1/400s at f/5.6 ISO200
Crop: Slight crop [/i](original capture vertical)[/i]
Subject distance: 12.1m
Can't really find owt wrong matey - from my own perspective 'virtual feet' only really matter if the legs are more visible/more in focus; if you hadn't mentioned them I doubt I'd have noticed.
A minus
Now if it had been horizontal with an open sweep of Savannah to the right I might have sprung for an A+
Reminds me of: 'He needs to pull his socks up, slacking a little this term'.
An excellent portrait, Steve. I love the wiskers
Andy...
Nick.
David
Hi Phil, no lion around at this this time, they are very feisty and unless the predator has the advantage, they tend to be safe and left to forage. The tusks are used well and once in their hole, they a formidable animal.
David
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