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Kruger fashion model


Kruger fashion model
Photo Information
Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2629 W: 76 N: 6643] (26517)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Kruger National Park
Theme(s): Vanderschelden's Yellow-billed hornbills [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-17 6:47
Viewed: 726
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kruger and fashion…here you are!

This model is a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Tockus leucomelas.

It is common throughout Kruger. I found it especially along roads, on picnic sites and restcamps. This one is photographed in Afsaal. Afsaal is a picnic spot along the H3 in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
It is situated about 65 km north of Malelane Gate and 38 km south of Skukuza.

So in this designated area I could get out of my vehicle, mount the heavy 400 on the monopod and shoot…
…shoot 30 minutes or so, didn’t want to push my luck carnivorous-wise;-)

developing
Lightroom and PS CS3

petite histoire…

Camera Model Name
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time
5/10/2007 09:43:34
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/500Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F4.0
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
200
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length
400,0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF mode
One-Shot AF
Picture Style
Standard

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend.
Annick Vanderschelden

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Picnic areas eh Annick...Like a Jay, it sounds as if it wants the scraps and isn't afraid of bothering anyone. Very tight in shot. Clear as a bell...and displays the feathers very nicely. Almost a side portrait posed.....well framed and so very well notated.
Bob

You make me laugh with your caption to this picture, Annick.
Superb portrait of this very different looking bird. The hair style is really charming!
Excellent focus, colours and details.
TFD
Ram

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  • mbasil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 348 W: 146 N: 706] (3059)
  • [2008-05-17 7:41]

Wow, this is stunning Annick. Amazing critter. Great clarity and a beautiful pose. I like the framing. Perfect control of the DoF, too. Just perfect.
Mike

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-05-17 8:12]

Hi Annick,
Magnificent portrait.Colors,POV,details,pose of bird and composition are perfect.
Thanks for posting.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1988 W: 5 N: 5524] (20880)
  • [2008-05-17 11:59]

Hi Annick. Not the best looking in the bird world. But you have done a fine job capturing it. Your shar focusing has given fine detail and colours. the eye is first class. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Annick,
Good close up and a good pose of the Hornbill!
very details with sharpness and nice colour in the shot!
good quality shot
well done
Tony

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1251 W: 0 N: 4829] (14332)
  • [2008-05-17 14:17]

Hi Annick

Superb shot - good framing plus great colour and excellent detail - again really showing what ths lense can do. Well observed and captured.


James

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1043 W: 1 N: 4096] (13768)
  • [2008-05-17 20:31]

Hello Annick,
Well my friend I stared at this image for a while as something was bothering me and I could not place it and then the light went on, its plumage on its head looks more like hair then feathers. Wonderful pose caught with marvelous details and colors Annick. Thank you very much for bring this excellent closeup image to us.
Rick

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 0 N: 387] (1575)
  • [2008-05-17 21:17]

Hi Annick,

Very interesting and good shot. Interesting becouse of the soft light you got in the photo rendering acuarately even the fine delicate color tones fron birds face, beak and plumage. Good becouse the image is obviously good having excelent DOF therefore showing sharp clear detaisl of birds anatomy.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5857] (19698)
  • [2008-05-18 1:03]

Hello Annick,
One of my favorite birds... this cheeky little hornbill.
Lots of personality... full of himself...
And you captured his essence in this shot.
TFS. : )

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 144 N: 5881] (17425)
  • [2008-05-18 1:39]

Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill - Is it real???
It's quite a spectacular looking bird Annick. It reminds me of a comic character. Great portrait.
The colours, details, and POV are really good. I like the fierce look about him too with his long curved beak. TFS
Janice

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1166 W: 0 N: 1950] (8279)
  • [2008-05-18 1:57]

Bonjour Annick,
Vraiment la pose d'un top model!Je ne saurais pas si bien la faire! Excellent portait d'un oiseau très photogénique. Grande qualité d'image, comme toujours.
Bon dimanche
Anne

Hi Annick,
A lovely capture of this beautiful hornbill. Excellent composition and sharp details. A very good portrait. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Yep..He's in "fashion", and he models well Annick :)
I like your POV from slightly below, elevating this guy & making a "fashion" statement :)
Technically this image definitely fits the "bill" :)
Howard

Hello Annick,
Beautiful hornbill's portrait
Natural colours and sharp plumage's details
Well done
Albert

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 107 N: 4785] (21248)
  • [2008-05-18 7:33]

Hello Annick! Fantastic portrait of that Hornbill! THe expoosure is fabulous, the sharpness is on top and finally the composition is very well done, thanks!

Mario

Hi Annick,
Absolutely great bird portrait, sharp as razorblade, and from a very good POV. Total masterpiece. Fantastic details and colors. Congrats and tfs.
Greetings from Hungary, László

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-05-18 8:44]

Hi Annick,
Outstanding portrait shot of this Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill with awesome colours and details on its plumage. The expression on its eye and the huge bill looks great. Superb pose captured with a precise DOF and a well chosen POV. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 871 W: 2 N: 606] (2034)
  • [2008-05-18 11:46]

Hoi Annick , zo die kijkt niet echt vrolijk ,eerder een beetje verontwaardigt,haha , maar het is een beauty shot mooie kleuren scherpte en details ,prachtige bg , heel mooi , Fijne Avond groeten van ons ,Teunie .

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 242 N: 5550] (19643)
  • [2008-05-18 12:44]

Brilliant shot of this beautiful Hornbill!
The clarity is very good and conserves a huge amount of detail.
Lovely colours and great light.
Very good parallel POV.
Superb work, Annick!

Joe

Superb shot, Annick
Great fidelity and details, very well composed.
Greetings
Raimundo

Hello Sir!

A fantastic photograph of this horn bill.
Brilliant sharpness and good diffused Back ground.There are Good details in the bird.TFS.
Akshay

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  • OzBY Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 2 N: 309] (1067)
  • [2008-05-22 8:19]

Hello Annick,
Great portrait picture of this bird.
Great color, background, lighting, DOF and sharpness.

Oz

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1405] (4829)
  • [2008-05-23 11:32]

Hi Annick,

Great portait shot of the hornbill
Very nicely composed with a excellent profile pose.
Superb feather details and lovely colours and light.

Hil

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