Raj Panandiker
September 2024 - Giraffe Slurp
About the Image(s)
This was taken during our recent trip to Africa. We were in a dry/desert environment where the animals congregate at a waterhole. This image was captured from a photography hide which was placed right next to the waterhole….beautiful eye-level view of approaching wildlife. The image is uncropped.
Technical Details: Canon R3 with RF 600/F4.0 lens
Shot at 1/1500 sec and f/4.0 at ISO 100.
Matrix metering.
I did not do much post-processing, except bringing down the highlights.
Best regards,
Raj
3 comments posted
Excellent photo.Great shot. Timing is perfect. Posted: 09/07/2024 16:15:02
Graham Harris
A great capture and good timing as Pinaki said. Excellent eye level shot and nice shallow depth of field blurring the background nicely. Never seen this type of giraffe shot before - well done. Posted: 09/08/2024 21:38:03
Raj, This image has a lot going for it. I really like the action of the water, and the shape of the water drip. You take a risk using a prime lens in this situation, and could easily have missed this shot altogether, so kudos to your mindful framing as the head started to come up! The image definitely works as is, though my eye wants a little more space around the animal - for example, we have an "amputated" forelimb on the left and no space to the right or above for him to move into.
Still, I believe you will gain acceptances with this image if you enter it as is.
Lillian Posted: 09/13/2024 08:48:52
Still, I believe you will gain acceptances with this image if you enter it as is.
Lillian Posted: 09/13/2024 08:48:52