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Len Porter posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Make up on – now New Years party time.
Kruger National Park. Dec 2023
Canon 5 D Mark III.
150 to 600 mm lens
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Hi Bruna. Thank you for the guidance, greatly appreciated. I took the shot into Photoshop and replaced the sky, worked on the areas indicated, changed the crop, placed a bit of light in the eye. Tiltled – Lonely sky.
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Len, this image works much better. However, with birds, you need to keep a close eye on the different colours of the feathers. Some of the colours are spilling over to the background. I will add your image (cellphone) again to show you where to look and a photo of a White-headed Vulture to demonstrate the difference. Unfortunately, the platform…Read More
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White-headed Vulture
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Thank you – I know what i did wrong.
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Len Porter posted in the group Wildlife Photography
I am all ears….
Kruger National Park. Dec 2023
Canon 5 D Mark III.
150 to 600 mm lens
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This is an awesome shot!!
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Hi Len, what f/stop did you use to capture this image?
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F5,6 ISO400 at 195mm. 1/250sec. Light was bad but I had also got lazy as it was late in the day and let myself down.
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Thank you, Len. The problem you were having here involves your 160-600mm lens. Follow our weekly discussion about the Pros and Cons of long telephoto lenses.
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Will Do, Thank you Bruna.
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Len Porter posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Blended
Kruger National Park. Dec 2023
Canon 5 D Mark III.
150 to 600 mm lens
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Beautiful composition. Len Exposure is spot on, Sharp where it matters most, and beautifully broken towards the background. Well done; keep up the good work.
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Need to do more work – between the legs does not look good. Thank you for the guidance and your time, grateful.
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Landie Fourie posted in the group Wildlife Photography
#WildlifeComp2023
Clash of titans. Nikon D610, Tamron 150-600mm, 600mm, f/9, 1/3200sec, ISO4500
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Beautiful action shot Landie👏👏👏
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Thank you Bruna!
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Great action shot, Landi, and it’s definitely feature-worthy! It’s a pity there wasn’t more space included on the sides. To enhance it further, consider reducing the overall exposure and selectively dodging the gazelles and dust for added contrast. I can also imagine this photo in black and white, which with a proper edit…Read More
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Landie Fourie posted in the group Wildlife Photography
We missed this birth by a few minutes. The calf was just standing as we got there and still falling over as he learned to navigate his legs.
Nikon D610, Tamron 150-600mm, 320mm, f5.6, 1/4000sec, ISO6400
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#DPCWildlife
Wildlife Category
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What a special moment Landie, great shot all round, Congratulations 👏👏👏👏
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Thank you Bruna!
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Congratulations on winning the DPC Photo Award Landie.
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Ah that’s awesome! Thank you Bruna!
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Photographers Caught Cheating – Some go to great lengths for prizes and fame, even faking their shots, while others get penalized for simple retouching.
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While I agree that news photographers must adhere to strict guidelines, I believe removing minor distractions like litter in a National Geographic image is harmless. However, competition rules are clear, and entrants must comply to avoid disqualification.
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Yeah, I also didn’t think the cloning was bad, I would have done the same 🙂 I guess what I learnt is that it’s really important to read the rules, even if I think something would be allowed
The AI generated photos were ridiculous though.
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I will only comment on the Wildlife images👍 To track wild animals in National Parks or game reserves they are usually identified by battle scars or unique markings. As a general rule all wildlife photographers are aware that no manipulation is allowed.
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Landie Fourie posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Symbiotic Grace of giants.
Botswana, Kasane.
Nikon D610, Tamron 150-600mm, f/6.3, ISO 5000, 1/2000
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Thank you for posting Landie; stunning composition, perfect light and sharp. Love the warm tones towards the background.
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Much appreciated Bruna.
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Stunning photo
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Much appreciated Rosalie!
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Landie Fourie posted in the group Wildlife Photography
A dance for dinner. Spoonbill hunting. Kruger National Park, Lower Sabie.
Nikon D610
Tamron 150-600mm, f/6.3, 1/125sec, ISO 1000
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Jip.. is one of those problematic light moments with a white bird fishing in reflecting water at the wrong time of the day. I have many of them, and converting to black & white is about the only way to go. Next time, try using a slow shutter speed for a creative effect; it works well.
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Thank you Bruna.
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Ooh, love this!!!
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Thank you Rosalie!
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Edward Ruthven posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Bishop
Canon EOS R, 1/1000sec f / 6.3, ISO 1600, Sigma 70-200mm Sport, 2 * Convertor, 400mm Lightroom edit
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Thanks for posting, Edward; your image is beautiful and sharp, with good catch-light in the eye. The background is minimalistic and doesn’t compete with your subject, which adds impact your image. Your crop works well with ample space towards the direction the bird is facing, thus creating a good balance in your frame. Unfortunately, you have…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup
TUTOR
I started my wildlife photography journey with nothing but a passion for capturing what I had seen unfold before me for years.
Determined I could achieve that, I set out with the most basic equipment, and eventually, my efforts were rewarded.
I, fortunately, love travel and being in my own company, so I spend months on the road in perfect partnership with the animals, great light, and the landscape. My confidence grew, and my images started to speak for themselves; so did my range of equipment, as did the awards.
My proudest moment was being made a Licentiate by the Photography Society of South Africa. I take so much pride in the steps I have taken, and it gives me such joy to see my work in magazines and hanging on walls of game lodges across Africa.
My philosophy is that anyone can acquire technical skills in photography. Still, you need heart, passion and a deep connection with what is around you to capture the finest of what Mother Nature has on offer.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful images with us, Len. Regarding feedback, let’s start with the White-headed Vulture: It is as sharp as possible, and you perfectly captured the detail in all the different-coloured feathers. Unfortunately, the available natural light was an issue for you, which we sometimes struggle with. The Vulture is…Read More