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      « Previous image · Next image » Gentle Giant « Previous image · Next image » Print View Show EXIF Info Photo Details LauraD Frequent Member Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,337 Female elephant in S Luangwa, they were very relaxed and dustbathed right next to the vehicle. crits and comments are welcome · Date: Tue 22/11/2011 · Views: 706 · Tags: 2 Additional Info Rating: 9.00 Mature Content: No Linked Thumbnail: Linked Image: Share Image:

1. Tue 22/11/2011 08:40

   1. ingwe911 New Member	Registered: July 2007 Location: Joburg Posts: 273
      Love the different perspective Laura..great light

1. Tue 22/11/2011 08:52

   1. Brendon Cremer Premium Member	Registered: February 2008 Location: Nelspruit Posts: 8,373
      Great image very well captured ------------------------------ " PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE MOST POWERFUL CONSERVATION TOOL ON THE PLANET " www.brendoncremerphotography.com

1. Tue 22/11/2011 10:02

   1. Marco Franchini Frequent Member	Registered: April 2006 Location: Durban Posts: 4,080
      Very cool image and in great light! Dont you leave for Kruger soon? Lucky! ------------------------------ Marco Franchini Check out the new site - http://www.marcofranchini.co.za

1. Tue 22/11/2011 11:21

   1. deepak.d Frequent Member	Registered: February 2010 Location: germiston Posts: 4,184
      Lovely image. WD!

1. Tue 22/11/2011 11:54

   1. Paul Collaros Frequent Member	Registered: August 2009 Location: Ruimsig Posts: 4,394
      Nice perspective Laura. Interesting images of Elephants are difficult to capture. Nice lighting too! ------------------------------ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also ... Matt. 6:21

1. Tue 22/11/2011 15:47

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,337
      Thanks a lot guys ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Wed 23/11/2011 02:44

   1. Bushbuck Member	Registered: August 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1,595
      This is a shot that has been tried many times, but this is one of the best of its kind that I have seen. I love the soft lighting, the bright eye & the pits, hollows, hills & valleys that make up the 'landscape' on this ele. Super shot! VVWD!

1. Wed 23/11/2011 03:44

   1. MJ Sesto Frequent Member	Registered: October 2011 Location: Long Beach, California U.S.A. Posts: 13,348
      This one has loads of detail, Laura. Very nice image, great IQ! MJ

1. Wed 23/11/2011 05:19

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,337
      Thanks MJ and Bushbuck. I must say ots a shot I have tried before, but this was the first time I was happy with the result so am glad you like it too! ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Wed 23/11/2011 05:28

   1. Chris Kotze Frequent Member	Registered: March 2007 Location: Gauteng Posts: 18,346
      Super eye detail and lovely light. Great image ------------------------------ Chris Kotze Behind all the successes in the world lies a series of mistakes.

1. Wed 23/11/2011 08:40

   1. Rudi van den Heever Frequent Member	Registered: November 2008 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 6,352
      Love the light and tones here Laura! ------------------------------ "What an awesome privilege to view the wonderful detail of God's creation through a man-made lens..." ----- ----------

1. Wed 23/11/2011 10:51

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,337
      Thanks Chris and Rudi ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Wed 23/11/2011 11:50

   1. Murilo Lins Frequent Member	Registered: January 2010 Location: São Paulo/Brazil Posts: 432
      Laura, what a shot, the details, the eye and the warm color, VWD

1. Wed 23/11/2011 13:09

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,337
      Thanks Murilo- found the eye the trickiest part to get open and with light on it. ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Wed 23/11/2011 19:00

   1. Jason Stander Gallery Moderator	Registered: November 2010 Location: Polokwane Posts: 12,752
      Great work Laura... perfect comp, light and detail... so VVWD! ------------------------------ Jason Photography is my way of painting the world which was created by Him.

1. Wed 23/11/2011 20:39

   1. Ben Cranke Member	Registered: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 186
      Great shot Laura, the light is sublime. What does it look like with the top right open area cropped out ? I would be interested to hear if it looks any good.. Ben

1. Thu 24/11/2011 05:49

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,337
      Thanks Jason and Ben- I had been wondering if anyone would take issue with the corner I am not sure- I cropped and recropped a couple of times including it and cutting it out, and wasn't too sure! I presume you think it will be better without? I will crop and repost and would love to know what you think! Thanks for the crit ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Thu 24/11/2011 08:29

   1. Daraaz Frequent Member	Registered: February 2006 Location: Vryburg Posts: 1,339
      Colours, texture, dtail and composition is simply brilliant!!! Vvwd on this work Laura!!! This comp works just aswell!!! Beautiful!!! ------------------------------ "The virtue of the camera is not the power it has to transform the photographer into an artist, but the impulse it gives him to keep on looking......" www.xtreme4x4hire.co.za

1. Thu 24/11/2011 08:33

   Rating: 10.00

   1. Daraaz Frequent Member	Registered: February 2006 Location: Vryburg Posts: 1,339
      ------------------------------ "The virtue of the camera is not the power it has to transform the photographer into an artist, but the impulse it gives him to keep on looking......" www.xtreme4x4hire.co.za

1. Thu 24/11/2011 09:01

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,337
      Thankyou for the compliment!! ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Thu 24/11/2011 09:40

   1. Ben Cranke Member	Registered: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 186
      Hey Laura - I think it's an improvement as it is now... there is no distraction leading the eye away with that light coloured corner poking through. Nice job and great shot ! Ben

1. Thu 24/11/2011 11:23

   1. WarrenPike Frequent Member	Registered: June 2011 Location: Brakpan Posts: 719
      Nice one!!! Good composition!!! ------------------------------

1. Thu 24/11/2011 11:36

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,337
      Thanks Ben- appreciate the advice, and thanks Warren! ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Wed 30/11/2011 14:42

   Rating: 8.00

   1. Norma-Jean Administrator	Registered: March 2006 Location: Pretoria Posts: 90

1. Thu 12/1/2012 18:18

   1. Prelena New Member	Registered: August 2011 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 6,162
      Lovely image. Love the light and com.