Red Lechwe on the run

Posted by Carol Clarke on Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:52 am

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Red Lechwe running from Lions across the flood plains in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

A beautiful hot and sunny day with the blue sky reflected in the water to give a rich colour palette.

Happy memories of an amazing trip, and something to take away from a cold and wet day in England!

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by david fletcher on Mon Feb 27, 2017 1:09 pm

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In it's own right a cracking shot Carol. The placement, lines of colour, and splashes all gel. Adding the treatment takes it up many levels and suits it perfectly. A real joy to view

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by Ron Day on Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:20 pm

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What a wonderful wildlife image, Carol. I love the implied motion and pose of the lechwe with all four feet in midair and a turbulence of disturbed water behind. This surely tells the story well: this lechwe is running for its life! The striking blues in the water blend beautifully with grasses, and the brown grass near water's edge mimics perfectly the warm tones in the lechwe. This blend of color provides a lovely backdrop for the chase. The fine texture you applied appears like canvas, and is the perfect artistic compliment to this beautiful image. Terrific work, Carol.

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by john on Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:38 pm

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Nice! Works well on canvas. I like the action and the alternate blue green lines in this shot.

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by Gary Briney on Mon Feb 27, 2017 4:42 pm

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Terrific color and nice action Carol -- the texture tops it off nicely!

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Feb 28, 2017 5:08 am

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Thank you all for your kind and constructive comments, and yes, I do like the simplicity of the canvas texture for wildlife images such as this one.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:06 am

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Gorgeous colors and action Carol. Your choice of texture is perfect- does not obscure the beautiful original, but gives this a painterly look. The splashes come out beautifully too. You are an amazing wildlife photographer, and always present something tasteful in P&DA to complement your work!

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