Quote:Awww.. I thought it was a ground hog.
very nice shot.
Leman


Thanks mate, no ground hogs here !

Thanks for the comment on my water vole shot, I lived in Wymondham for a couple of weeks

If you have'nt already then I would really, really appreciate if you could help me to win a national photo comp final by going to

http://www.mypetbook.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=212&Itemid=113

and voting for MAY, which is my picture "The Inquisitive Duckling"

Please only vote once per person from each IP address (if more than one person leave 24hrs in between vote), and please ask your friends to vote as well

There is also an option to link it to facebook should you wish ; )

Thanks,
Pete D

I like this


Quote:Leman, you got it man. Great stuff. I like your style dude. Jamm


This is normally true, but she is looking back in to the frame as she walks out, so it works better this way

Nice idea and feel to this

Hi Tressy

Version 1 for me, love the rays of light

Nice focus, gets my vote

Quote:Wonderful capture.

I think it looks great in mono and the light
Quote:Great shot. I would have had the fear here!!
ing is spot on.


Thanks
Quote:Great shot and write up.Well done.


Thanks to you all, much appreciated

If you have'nt already then I would really, really appreciate if you could help me to win a national photo comp final by going to

http://www.mypetbook.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=...

and voting for MAY, which is my picture "The Inquisitive Duckling"

Please only vote once per person from each IP address (if more than one person leave 24hrs in between vote), and please ask your friends to vote as well

There is also an option to link it to facebook should you wish ; )

Thanks,
Pete D

A very colourful image, and well concieved

Nice work Fred

I like the composition and the head tilt, very nice image

Lovely portrait mate

Lovely capture sue

Thanks I really appreciate it

Quote:What a cracking shot. My only niggle is the grass up the trunk which spoils it a bit for me. Having said that its still a really good image with good contrast and tones. Did you continue shooting when it backed off, as I would like to see other images. Around the edges of the ears look a little dark, is this due to you darking out the background.? Richard



Quote:This is such a stunning portrait and such a shame about that grass obscuring the trunk.I still love it though.

Quote:A great shot. Like others have said, a shame about the grass on the trunk, but I guess in some shots like this, you don't have time for composition, or not safe to move to another position.

Quote:This is such a stunning portrait and such a shame about that grass obscuring the trunk.I still love it though.


First off thanks for such a great response to this shot from many very accomplished photographers, some very kind words indeed.
A number of you, quoted here, have raised issue with the grass. I can definitely see what you are saying and really appreciate your input. I am new to this site and it is refreshing and very welcome to recieve CC. I could try removing the grass, but I kind of like the way its fragilty contrasts with the power of the elephant, the only thing stopping it from trampling me! I do have a few other shots in this series but this is my most popular image by far.


Quote:Very Nick Brandt, very nice.


Thats made my day! One of my favourite photographers.

Thanks for your comments and I will be sure to view portfolios ASAP. This seems like a great site.

Thanks
Pete