Cave Painting #1?

Posted by Arthur Morris on Sat Sep 11, 2004 9:08 pm

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Most times an o-o-f bird or animal in the background is a distraction, but in rare instances, they can, with careful placement, be a plus. Here, I needed to put the 'sharp" impala in the l-r-c (using One-Shot AF) to be able to pleasingly include all of the second animal. I call these type of photos "juxtaposition images."

Impalas, Samburu National Park, Kenya. Canon EOS 1D
Mark II with 500mm f/4L IS lens. ISO 250. Evaluative metering +2/3 stop: 1/640 sec. at f/4.

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by Rich S on Sat Sep 11, 2004 9:13 pm

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Unusual composition but very nicely seen. Beautiful impala in the foreground is nicely complemented by the "cave painting." Have you considered cropping the top a bit to eliminate the darkest parts of the branch? (I'm presuming that you're just back and have had a great trip?)

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by NDCheryl on Sat Sep 11, 2004 9:27 pm

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Very cool shot Arthur. I agree with Richs crop suggestion. I look forward to seeing more images from your trip.

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by AndrewC on Sat Sep 11, 2004 10:06 pm

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Excellent idea well executed. I wish the background kept the same colours all the way up, would make the cave painting imagery stronger.

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by Steve Metildi on Sun Sep 12, 2004 1:20 am

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Artie, I really like the "cave painting" effect in this one and the look of the in-focus Impala. Looks like you hauled both your 500 & 600 to Africa.

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by Carol Clarke on Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:51 am

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Great idea, but I find the dark area at the top a distraction. I agree with the suggestion of a crop, but unfortunately to get rid of the said area means losing some of the BG Impala horns and spoiling the theme.

I love the colour tones and the FG subject.

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by Arthur Morris on Sun Sep 12, 2004 6:04 am

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Thanks to all who commented. Though I could crop away most of the darker area at the top (while leaving the second animal intact with room to spare), I like the darker area as a frame. Plus, the tangled o-o-f branches add to the cave painting effect.
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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Sep 12, 2004 1:32 pm

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This is totally different and very interesting!!!

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by abiggs on Sun Sep 12, 2004 4:40 pm

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Interesting idea and concept, Artie. I would have preferred to see a tad bit more of the foreground bachelor. $.02.

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by Neil Fitzgerald on Sun Sep 12, 2004 9:55 pm

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It's a tough call but I think I'd go for a bit off the top. Very nice shot as is though of course.

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by Anthony Medici on Mon Sep 13, 2004 6:54 am

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I think I like it more cropping the dark area directly over the OOF horns. This still leaves lots of trees on the right for effect.

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by Arthur Morris on Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:05 am

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By popular demand:

Best and love and thanks to all, artie

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by Mark on Mon Sep 13, 2004 11:03 am

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Very 'artful' shot.

Alternatively, I like this with the entire bright area at the top cropped off. I think it simplifies the comp a bit and still maintains the cave painting background. Either way, I like it.

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by Daniel M. on Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:54 pm

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very cool...
I agree with Andy B. about the foreground subject.
Love the painterly feel of the background

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by DMcLarty on Mon Sep 13, 2004 5:20 pm

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well lots of thoughts on the end result as presented and crop suggestions...

what I like about this is how the image was seen, instantly composed, light balanced and shot....after all I am sure that the Impalas didn't stand there in this formation for more than a few seconds. I only wish that I can work my equipment as smoothly, quickly and acurately exsposed as Artie has here.

Well seen and good capture.

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by Chas on Fri Sep 17, 2004 10:41 am

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Artie, this image rocks.

Way to see an image. A wall hanger for sure.

Best and welcome back.

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