Lone Etosha Calf


Posted by Morkel Erasmus on Fri Feb 17, 2017 12:25 pm

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Effective composition in wildlife photography is often as much about what you EXCLUDE as it is about what you INCLUDE in the frame.

This little elephant calf was not really as isolated as he seems here (they rarely are, family members keep a close eye on these young ones), yet it was nice to be able to photographically isolate him from his herd in contrast to the multitudes of springbok that were around the waterhole.

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by Ron Day on Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:42 pm
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Well seen, composed and captured, Morkel. I like the high key elements surrounding the young elephant.
 

by Carol Clarke on Fri Feb 17, 2017 7:33 pm
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It certainly works Morkel, my first thought was what's this little calf doing on its own - where's the protection squad!
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by david fletcher on Sat Feb 18, 2017 1:42 pm
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brought a smile to my face Morkel.. A mix of high key and as you said, the missing elements sometimes add more. well told as a story
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by Cindy Marple on Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:50 pm
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I like all the lines and layers to the composition, as well as the muted colors that the ele stands out against so well. Something different for a familiar subject.
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by Morkel Erasmus on Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:34 am
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Thank you all so much :)
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by Des on Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:02 pm
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A most unusual setting, Morkel. A very interesting view indeed.
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by Nate Chappell on Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:43 pm
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Neat comp Morkel!
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by Paul Fusco on Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:12 pm
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Very nice, Morkel,
I like the interplay of dark on light with this one. Might make a nice B&W too.

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