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Matriarch
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Copyright: Vic Chapman (VeeJayCee) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 13 N: 115] (707)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-11
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 50-500mm f/4-6.3 HSM APO DG, Raw ISO 800, Skylight 1A
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-15 9:43
Viewed: 528
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
As you can see, I'm recently returned from Kenya. This was taken at 135mm (202mm) center-weighted metering and - 0.67 ev with a beanbag mounted camera. My photographic experiences there have proved to me that the most useful accessories for a safari trip are a good beanbag and a good tripod for times when dismounted from the vehicle. I took a good monopod this trip but believe me it's worthwhile leaving unnecessary clothing (anything other than a few pairs of shorts, T shirts and maybe one long sleeved and one pair of long trousers) at home and taking a tripod instead. I thank you for your critiques received during my absence and I will catch up as soon as possible.
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To mickyg: Too late!VeeJayCee 2 01-03 14:26
To animalcrazy: Thanks Hannah.VeeJayCee 2 12-24 04:50
To EOSF1: Hi MarioVeeJayCee 1 12-17 14:26
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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 426 N: 406] (11365)
  • [2007-12-15 10:56]

Hi Vic
This presentation is perfect. I am waiting for next from this unusual place. And thanks for the note. You are right, a stand is an important thing on such an expedition.
Anna

Hi, Vic!

I love the perspective of this shot! You captured it straight on with the elephant in the foreground, and the rest of them in the background add a wonderful unified atmosphere to the photo. Your sharpness is very impressive, and the lighting is nice and natural. You must have had a wonderful time in Kenya!

TFS, good job!
~Hannah

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1535 W: 145 N: 2173] (18942)
  • [2007-12-17 11:59]
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Hello Vic ! Wow what a trip you've done, it's a dream I have ! Great picture of those great elephants ! The pose, composition and technical elements are perfectly done, thanks ! I'm glad for you !

Mario

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  • mickyg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 110 W: 17 N: 64] (349)
  • [2008-01-02 14:09]
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Well as Elephant pictures go it is not bad :o).. great detail with natural colours, I would have cropped down to slightly above the distant hill to get rid of the bland sky and maybe added a touch of contrast ..

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  • Petro Silver Star Critiquer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 8] (198)
  • [2008-02-18 11:05]

The elephants is just beautiful.

bonjour Vic,
Superbe ... et impressionnant ! Madame semble avoir deux mots à vous dire !
Cordialement,
Antoine.

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