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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Title: ‘White-Backed Vulture’’
5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm at 600mm, 1/800 sec at F6.3 ISO 125, hand held. I deliberately under-exposed the image to give me a low ISO and high shutter speed as I was hand holding, trusting in Canon and Lightroom to recover the subject in post.
Shot in Kruger. Initial post process in DXO Pure Raw and lightroom and t…Read More![]()
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Thanks Bruna!
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You just keep nailing the shots. Love this so much!
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Thanks Rosalie.
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Wow John, Love the composition, immaculate detail on the Vulture, nothing blown out, just perfect. The fact that you underexposed adds so much drama as well as impact. The background is perfect and the tree frames the Vulture perfectly. Well done!
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Renate Laaks posted in the group Macro Photography
Mantis on decaying leaf.
Gear: Canon EOS 5DM4, Canon EF 100mm/L macro.
Settings: F8, 1/250 sec, ISO 800. Single image, handheld. Natural light.![]()
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Very nice. The insects is such an imporatnt part of life.
Most of the insects we are familiar with are tiny little things, but praying mantises are among the giants of the insect world. The praying mantises we see locally can be 2 inches to 3 inches long or even more, but don’t let that fool you into thinking they will be easy to spot.Despite…Read More
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Thanks for sharing this info Bruna
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Hi Renate just my penny’s worth—I would have loved to see more subject and less background in these shots. The backgrounds feel quite busy, which makes the subject get a little lost, especially since the colours aren’t popping. John Fox has a great system where he sometimes uses a colourful paper backdrop to make insects stand out. It’s som…Read More
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Jacques van der Westhuizen posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Juvenile Bateleur. Photo taken at Dullstroom Bird Of Prey and Rehabilitation Centre.
Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 50-140mm, Aperture F/2.8, ISO 160, SS 1/1600
#wildlifephotography #birdphotography #avianphotography #conservation
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Nice and sharp. Great composition too! There is a slight halo effect around the wings, which seems like a post processing issue. Fix it and upload again for a feature!
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Thank you. The halo around the wings is from post-processing. I will definitely fix it.
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Great shot!
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Thank you.
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Stunning
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Thank you Bruna.
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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Title: ‘Lurie with Aloe Flowers’
5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm at 450mm, 1/1250 sec at f8.0, ISO 1250
Shot at Cedar Lakes in Fourways
#johngriffin #wildlifePhotography #johngriffin #birdphotography![]()
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Lovely composition John👌 nice and clean background and I love the warm colours. The Lurie is nice and sharp👌
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Thanks Bruna
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Such a great shot! Love the crest that you captured so beautifully, and also can’t stop looking at the weird tongue!
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Thanks Rosalie
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Renate Laaks posted in the group Macro Photography
This picture dates back to October 2021. These wasps were nesting close to our backdoor and I had such fun observing them, observing their habits and photographing at the same time. This is a 2 image hand held focus stack which allowed all three the larvae to be in focus. I have decided to revisit some older work to experiment with the newer…Read More
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#ProPhotoCritique
Renate, it’s crucial for photographers to frequently revisit their older work. Firstly, to gauge your growth, and sometimes, after a fresh edit or crop, you might realise you had a gem like this macro shot all along! Congratulations on your feature!
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This is an absolutely stunning shot, and you are really brave for getting so close to a wasp nest! The Canon 100mm Macro lens it is such a great lens, I love mine too.
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Thank you, Rosalie! I took the picture early in the morning when they are still fairly lethargic. It reduces the risk somewhat. Later in the day they are quite aggressive and take a menacing posture by aligning their stings in the direction of the perceived threat.
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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Hunting at Sunset
5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm at 600mm, 1/800 sec at F6.3, ISO 4000
Sitting at a waterhole at last light, he suddenly appeared and started walking towards a heard of impala. Very little time to get the shot and the long grass made focusing extremely tricky.
#johngriffin #wildlifePhotography
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Glorious light! Well done with your feature John!
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Thank you!
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Wow, incredible!
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Thanks Riette
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Beautiful.
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Thanks Luke
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Another great shot! I love the light, and also the intense expression of concentration.
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Thank you!
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“Ready for Action”
Nikon D750, 24-120mm f/4 lens, edited in Photoshop
f/5.6 ISO 400 1/100
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Anje, while the themes might feel a bit clichéd, they are wonderful! There’s great potential to improve the mood by enhancing contrast, clarity, darkening the overall exposure, and dodging some of your subject’s features. Perhaps even a soft vignette to focus the eye on your subject.They both deserve features, but I’d love to…Read More
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Great shot!
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What a privilege to have done this shoot for my uncle and godfather.
“Oupa Alf” Nikon D750, 24-120mm f/4 edited in Photoshop
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Anje, while the themes might feel a bit clichéd, they are wonderful! There’s great potential to improve the mood by enhancing contrast, clarity, darkening the overall exposure, and dodging some of your subject’s features. Perhaps even a soft vignette to focus the eye on your subject.
They both deserve features, but I’d love…Read More
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Judy Joubert posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Just a few bird images (rest to follow if I’m allowed) taken during our recent DPC Photo Safari to Chobe, Botswana. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for the incredible experience Bruna. Your expertise and guidance made the entire trip truly unforgettable. I’m so grateful for the memories you helped us create that will allow us to rel…Read More
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Wow, they are amazing!
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Thank you Riette!
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Thank you so much for the kind words, Judy. I appreciate it very much, and I am happy you enjoyed Chobe with us. I know you have many more images to share with us. You have indeed taken your photography skills to the next level. Well done.
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Thank Riette & Bruna!
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Riette Jonker
I'm a passionate and eager photographer, exploring the world through my lens. With a love that has been growing for a while, I've found my true passion in portrait photography. My goal is to capture genuine connections and freeze moments that express the essence of my subjects. As I continue to develop my skills, I aim to establish myself as a fine art photographer with a unique perspective. With unwavering commitment and natural talent, I strive to create impact visuals that tell stories and resonate with others. Join me on this thrilling adventure, where I bring my dreams to life through beautiful moments captured.
Wow beautiful shot John. Love the natural framing. Well done.