MY ACTIVITY – Albertus van jaarsveld – DPC

Albertus van jaarsveld posted in the group Wildlife Photography

• 3 months ago

Hi I took this really cool shot last year in Moremi Botswana and I finally found some time to edit and I think it looks really cool. I would like to know how this picture makes everyone feel 🙂
I still do not know what to name it, any suggestions?

Canon R10
Sigma 150-600mm
ISO 320
F 8.0
1/1250 sec.

#WildlifePhotography
#BirdPhotography
#AvianPhotography
#Conservation

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- Bruna Mentrup
  2 weeks, 3 days ago
  
  Thank you for sharing your stunning image, Albertus. My apologies for the delayed response. The photograph is exceptionally sharp, capturing ample detail in the lion. The exposure is perfectly balanced, and the crop enhances the composition beautifully. Your low-angle perspective, using the lion’s kill as a prominent anchor in the foreground, creates a powerful visual impact. The image tells two compelling stories: one of satisfaction and survival, and, as the viewer’s eye travels through the scene, the poignant reality of loss. However, your selective use of light and shadow in key areas gently elevates the narrative, leaving the viewer with a sense of calm that outweighs the sadness of the scene.

Albertus Van Jaarsveld

Part-time Photographer | DPC Assistant Instructor | Information Systems Student |Gear head| Tutor

Part-time photographer and DPC Assistant Instructor. By day, I’m studying Information Systems, but photography is my true passion. As an intern and problem solver for Danie Bester, I get to do what I love most: tinker with tech, explore new gear, and find creative solutions to everyday challenges.

I’m fairly new to the photography scene, which means I’m still all over the show when it comes to genres—because hey, there’s always a problem to solve and something new to learn! Whether I’m in the studio or out in the wild, I’m equally comfortable capturing the perfect shot. My genres are still evolving, but that’s part of the fun!

As a tech and gear aficionado, I’m always up for a chat about the latest gadgets. Just don’t ask me to pick a favourite camera setup—I’m under strict orders not to say! 😉