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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
‘Fish Eagle Strike’
5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm, 1/2500 sec at F8, ISO 5000, Basic edit in Lightroom, Photoshop for deep etching to separate subject and background, Lightroom for final edit. Taken at Lake Panic, Kruger.
#WildlifePhotography
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Hi Bruna. Light was not bad at all. I blew out the background in post to hopefully give more impact and focus to the bird. But maybe I overcooked it? Here it is with the background. I would appreciate your thoughts.
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John Griffin posted in the group Portrait Photography
“The Watcher” (Revised Crop)
Canon 5DMk4, Tamron 24-70mm, 1/200 sec at f8.0, ISO 200,
Flash: Main – Godox AD600BM camera left, Fill – Godox TT685 speedlight camera right. Initial sharpening in DXO Pure Raw, basic edit in Lightroom, into Photoshop for background extension and back to Lightroom for final edit.
#BNWPhotography #PortraitPhotography…Read More
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This monochrome photo is so powerful. You’ve really captured the essence of the subject and conveyed it beautifully.
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Thank you so much!
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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Title: ‘Conflicting Stripes’
5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, Basic edit in Lightroom, Photoshop for deep etching, Lightroom for final edit.
#WildlifePhotography #Black and White
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I love the dynamism of this shot, but I personally think that removing the backdrop detracts from its impact. To me, it starts to resemble a digital effect, and while it may appeal to many, I feel it transforms a fairly good natural image into something akin to digital art. In my view, it would have been the perfect shot if the zebra behind the…Read More
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Thanks for the comments Danie. Appreciated!. The inclusion of the watermark was an error
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John Griffin posted in the group Portrait Photography
Title: ‘The Girl with Pearls’
Camera: Canon 5dMk4
Lens: Tamron 70 – 200mm
Details: 1/200 sec at f8.0, ISO 250
Flash: Main – Godox AD600BM camera left, Fill – Godox TT685 speedlight camera right.
Originally shot for colour, magenta on one side of the face with a blue fill light, I felt it could also work as a dramatic black and white.
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Without delving into a comprehensive photo critique focusing on expression and skin retouching…
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I’d like to offer a tip: Your subject’s pupils appear rather large, making the irises look too small. Next time, ensure you use a strong modeling lamp on your key light, or position a small LED light on a stand next to you. This will help dilate…Read More-
Really useful tip. Thanks Danie. Regarding skin etc. I was going for a harsh dramatic feel but I think I over cooked the harshness of the lighting leading to all sorts of problems in post loosing mid tones.
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John Griffin posted in the group Black and White Photography
‘Conflicting Stripes’
Cannon 5Dmk4, Tamron 150-600mm, 1/1000sec, F5.6, ISO400
Shot in the Umbabat a few weeks ago.
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An amazing capture, but we’re not sure if the white edge effects or vignette add anything.
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Thanks. I will look at a re-edit.
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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Capturing Wildlife in Low Light
The Night Stalker
1/250sec, f6.3, ISO 1200 Canon 5dmk4, Tamron 150-600mm at 600mm, Handheld, Manual.
It was pretty dark when this Gray heron arrived at the waterhole to start hunting for supper.
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Stunning lowlight image, John! Thank you for contributing to our October theme. Your choice of settings shows me that you are indeed in complete control of your camera, and you fully understand your subject’s behaviour. Two key points when it comes to photographing birds in low light. I particularly enjoy the fact that you framed the Heron with…Read More
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hanks Bruna. Appreciate the comments!
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The shot everybody wants. Such a pity the sun was too harsh.