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      « Previous image · Next image » Low angle korhaan « Previous image · Next image » Print View Photo Details Isak Pretorius Frequent Member Registered: November 2005 Location: pretoria Posts: 3,970 Golden light with dark clouds in the background always helps with the dramatic effect. · Date: Tue 29/5/2012 · Views: 427 Additional Info Camera used?: 1dmk4 Lens Used?: 600f4 + 1.4tc Shutter Speed?: 1/2000 Aperture?: f7.1 ISO?: 400 Mature Content: No Linked Thumbnail: Linked Image: Share Image:

1. Tue 29/5/2012 05:15

   1. Vivaldo Damilano Frequent Member	Registered: August 2007 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 8,152
      Gorgeous Isak, love the light and dark sky.

1. Tue 29/5/2012 05:27

   1. Colin Pym Frequent Member	Registered: October 2009 Location: Cape Town Posts: 2,260
      Love the low angle, great use of DoF! Awesome BG colours! ------------------------------ Colin Pym "If you want truly to understand something, try to change it"

1. Tue 29/5/2012 05:39

   1. Wessel du Plessis Frequent Member	Registered: March 2010 Location: Centurion Posts: 15,786
      Low angle and shallow DOF make this shot for me. VWD With 840mm reach, how far were you from the bird? Just curious. ------------------------------ Mens kan jou draai soos jy wil, jou agterent bly altyd agter. JP Viljoen (Uit " 'n Kwartduisend spreuke" van Johan Combrink)

1. Tue 29/5/2012 05:53

   1. Alroy ODP Staff	Registered: February 2007 Location: Pretoria Posts: 5,995
      Superb shot Isak. Pin sharp great colour comp and BG. VVWD ------------------------------

1. Tue 29/5/2012 05:59

   1. andrewschoeman Member	Registered: September 2011 Location: Nelspruit South Africa Posts: 682
      Great image, WD!

1. Tue 29/5/2012 06:11

   1. PieterdW Frequent Member	Registered: June 2009 Location: Pretoria Posts: 18,460
      Striking image indeed! Guess you had some dusting to do on your clothes after this shot! VWD Isak ------------------------------ Die lewe is sommer net lekker

1. Tue 29/5/2012 06:25

   1. Manana Frequent Member	Registered: April 2010 Location: wellington Posts: 14,387
      Stunning shot Isak. Great colours and comp. ------------------------------ Mike

1. Tue 29/5/2012 06:29

   1. Mark Dumbleton Frequent Member	Registered: May 2007 Location: Alberton Posts: 3,802
      Awesome Isak! ------------------------------ Mark Dumbleton Website

1. Tue 29/5/2012 06:36

   1. SimonDP Administrator	Registered: October 2004 Location: Centurion RSA Posts: 16,792
      Very nice, like the low angle, good DOF control, lovely colours. ------------------------------ Simon Du Plessis www.actionimage.co.za simondp@actionimage.co.za (I'll keep on shooting, and one of these days I'll get it right!) Contact me for training in Beginners or Advanced Sport & Action photography Please e-mail or PM me should you wish to have my comments on a specific image, or to comment/ask questions on my crits)

1. Tue 29/5/2012 07:30

   1. Isak Pretorius Frequent Member	Registered: November 2005 Location: pretoria Posts: 3,970
      Thanks everyone! Wessel, I'm not sure... I guess about 20 meters? This is full frame. ------------------------------ seychelles photo workshop 2013 | lightroom course | facebook page

1. Tue 29/5/2012 07:55

   1. Jay van Rensburg Gallery Moderator	Registered: November 2006 Location: Edenvale Posts: 5,705
      What impact Isak! Like the low angle! nice one! ------------------------------ Wildlife Photographic College of South Africa http://www.wpcsa.co.za http://www.jaywildpix.com

1. Tue 29/5/2012 09:03

   1. Margo Coetzee Frequent Member	Registered: January 2006 Location: Pretoria Posts: 17,904
      Low angle and soft colours puts this one over the top Isak. Super stuff. ------------------------------ Margo Think about this: Good, better, best. Never let it rest till your good is better and your better is best. (Author Unknown)

1. Tue 29/5/2012 12:01

   1. LauraD Frequent Member	Registered: June 2008 Location: cape town Posts: 3,339
      Super image Isak, great angle of course, and lovely colours from the storm clouds, well done! ------------------------------ www.lauradyerphotography.com 18-27 July KTP 8-13 Aug Sabi Sands Laura Dyer

1. Tue 29/5/2012 12:33

   1. Jason Stander Gallery Moderator	Registered: November 2010 Location: Polokwane Posts: 12,752
      Love the angle... comp and light is spot on... great drama in the sky... WD Isak! ------------------------------ Jason Photography is my way of painting the world which was created by Him.

1. Tue 29/5/2012 12:34

   1. Christo Schutte Frequent Member	Registered: October 2006 Location: Pretoria Posts: 1,974
      I like the low angle and DOF, showing some of the environment although totally OFF, VWD Isak ------------------------------ God created the world for us to enjoy while caring for the beauty of nature

1. Tue 29/5/2012 13:12

   1. GlenH Frequent Member	Registered: October 2010 Location: Wellington Cape Posts: 6,643
      Brilliant work Isak. Stunning colours and so interesting. ------------------------------ Glen.

1. Tue 29/5/2012 15:57

   1. Andre v Frequent Member	Registered: July 2008 Location: JHB Posts: 6,183
      I really like this image. Super use of colour here, comp really works well too. VWD ------------------------------ FREE WILDLIFE AND NATURE PHOTO MAGAZINE Magazine Website ** Facebook Page ** Daily Blog ** Twitter

1. Tue 29/5/2012 16:46

   1. Hetsekind Frequent Member	Registered: November 2006 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 18,736
      Great angle and colours. Well done! ------------------------------ Rik Coetzee Long suffering son and symbol of triumph over early adversity and genetic disadvantage.

1. Tue 29/5/2012 18:00

   1. Andrea Sada Premium Member	Registered: March 2011 Location: Benoni Posts: 8,467
      Superb image Isak. VWD. ------------------------------ Regards Andrea

1. Tue 29/5/2012 18:24

   1. Gabriela Premium Member	Registered: May 2010 Location: Hluhluwe, KZN, RSA Posts: 1,846
      Magic, Isak! Just MAGIC! 10 out of 10 for me! Regards from Gabriela ------------------------------ Website: www.gappimages.com

1. Tue 29/5/2012 18:47

   1. AllanB Gallery Moderator	Registered: June 2006 Location: Umhlanga Rocks Posts: 42,165
      Ditto super comments....that low angle and DOF makes this a special image. ------------------------------ Never give up!! Its out there somewhere. www.photoedge.co.za

1. Wed 30/5/2012 06:29

   1. Ciska Venter Frequent Member	Registered: January 2010 Location: Amanzimtoti Posts: 6,312
      Striking Image, Isak!! Excellent comp & colours..Soo Well Captured!!

1. Wed 30/5/2012 09:54

   1. steven swart Frequent Member	Registered: May 2008 Location: gone Posts: 11,212
      Oh yes!!! ------------------------------

1. Wed 30/5/2012 13:50

   1. Mark Drysdale Gallery Moderator	Registered: January 2010 Location: Joburg / Dullstroom Posts: 5,641
      I knew this was yours before I opened it..................outstanding!! Vrek lekker mate, superb low angle image, with some brilliant PP work. ------------------------------ Wildlife Photographic College of South Africa. http://wpcsa.co.za/ http://imageweb.co.za/