Dusty Morning (1)

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• greghume (1774)
• [2007-01-23 7:07]
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Hello Ben and welcome to Trek Nature. This is a beautiful first post. The dust, light and silhouettes of the wildebeests make for an interesting composition.
Regards
Greg

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• Aaltjie (0)
• [2007-01-23 7:59]
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Hallo Ben

Welcome to Trek Nature
My name is Aaltjie. I am a Dutchman staying in South Africa. Although I do not participate in posting photos, I enjoy very much looking and admiring other people’s talents and skills with a camera.

Really nice silhouette, nice atmosphere, nice capture!

Thank you for sharing this special moment.

As I mentioned I am to old to start with photography, but what I have seen from others, (hope I am right) that the more information you give regarding your photo, the more the members would want to come back to visit your portfolio. I have also seen that new members must be willing to accept criticism being negative or positive.

I would like to be presumptuous and mention a few members who I have seen that is not in any way selfish to give help, or advice. These ones are all from South Africa. (But there are plenty others) Loot Eksteen, Jan Hendrik van Rooyen, Willem Botha, AC van Dyk, etc. etc. Just let your fingers do the walking through the members list.

This way the older members will take you and guide you. I learn everyday through the very important notes, feedbacks and critiques given by fellow photographers, and I am not a photographer myself, but man how have I grown in knowledge this past few months.There is always something new to learn.

Anyway enough of the lecture. I am sure I’ll visit you again soon.
Kind regards
Aaltjie

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• badar (785)
• [2007-01-23 9:02]
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Hi Ben,
Love the light & drama of this scene with the dust flying & silhouted bodies, the only distractant being the bright patch on the right but nevertheless very absorbing.
TFS
Badruddin Ali

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• ramthakur (24860)
• [2007-01-23 11:01]
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Hello Ben,
First of all, welcome to TN fraternity.
Your make your debut with a highly artistic capture of a scene at a waterhole in Africa. Capturing this kind of atmosphere is a daunting task which you have accomplished admirably.
I have derived immense pleasure by looking at this wonderful picture.
Thanks for sharing it and take care.
Ram

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• simon182 (1455)
• [2007-01-23 11:48]
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Very atmospheric photo with lots going on. It is the dust that really makes it work well. Colours are mellow and soft, almost sepia.
Well done on giving us your first post!
Hope you enjoy TN.

Simon

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• PeterZ (8159)
• [2007-01-23 13:18]
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Hallo Ben,
This scene of the wildebeast at the waterhole is fantastic. Specially the light.
Welcome. A very good debut.

Regards,
Peter

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• swart (97)
• [2007-01-23 13:57]
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• Libor (1104)
• [2007-01-23 14:24]
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wooow :o) very nice picture !
wonderful atmosphere
I like it very much !
TFS Libor

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• vanderschelden (26517)
• [2007-01-23 14:36]
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Hi Ben,
Nice wildebeest shot. You smell Africa. However I have to admit I've never been there...but this year I garantuee you, my dear colleague,...;-)
Do love the light in the image!!
TFS
Annick

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• marcin (1371)
• [2007-01-23 15:42]
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hello Ben
This is fantastic picture, very well done


marcin

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• jmp (8400)
• [2007-01-23 16:38]
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Hi Ben,
First of all, welcome to TN. Your photo is a great one at first glance. Colors, dust and animals form a magical, strong group. A very descriptive and high quality photo.
José M.

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• Silvio2006 (23765)
• [2007-01-23 17:27]
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Hi Ben, great backlight composition, wonderful wildlife scene, very well done, welcome on TN ciao Silvio
PS the next time try to post on a bigger format, 800 pixel and 200 k:)

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• zumoduvas (2036)
• [2007-01-23 18:52]
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Hello Ben.

Excellent image, very Beatiful.
Welcome.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

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• elefantino (13731)
• [2007-01-24 2:06]
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Amazing shot! Great light captured and good compo, too.

Andrea

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• claudine (9803)
• [2007-01-24 5:12]
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Hello Ben,
Wow!!! What a beautiful, magnificent first post on TN. It is very promising :) I like this lightning and mood a lot. Exposure is superb and so is this POV and composition. This is very well done and you are most than welcome here :))) Thanks MF,
Claudine

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• sarajofre (104)
• [2007-01-24 6:07]
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Great photo! welcome to TN. Very well done.

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• soccer (1919)
• [2007-01-25 10:01]

Ben,

Welcome to TN!
Excellent first posting I might add. The lighting, dramatic scene and colour are amazing to go along with your excellent POV, DOF, Composition and sharpness.

TFS,
Sheriff

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• RAP (7405)
• [2007-01-25 13:33]

Welcome to TN Ben... great first post with amazing point of view and light effect.

I like it a lot: composition, POV, DOF, focus, sharpness, colors, lighting, background, framing.

I like it: notes.

I don't like it: the lack of the values of the image and camera.

Excellent scene with a backlighting very well achieved.
A cordial greeting from Buenos Aires... Ricardo

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• Greenie (68)
• [2007-01-28 5:52]

Hi Ben

This photo takes me back a few years when I tried to get a similar shot. The dust and lighting certainly make the shot and I think that the contrast between the light flare top right and the water reflection and dark tones set up a good contrast in the shot.

Thanks
Guy

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• AdrienneClaire (6)
• [2007-01-30 2:38]

The light is beautiful. Also, the various positions of the widebeasts and the dust makes one feel as if one were standing there.

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• radz (3303)
• [2007-02-10 11:50]

Liked the mood in this shot,dreamy sort of look :)...Well seen&well taken!!

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• Shoot_Score (2364)
• [2007-02-13 2:15]

Howdy Ben, Hierdie pragtig foto. What a beautiful backlit scene.

Who cares if the detail is missing, it is the mood of the moment that counts, and you have certainly captured that!
Outstanding. Tfs, Baie Dank, Jay.

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• jai_glenny (639)
• [2007-04-18 16:20]

Ben

You have captured a scene full of feeling here. It works well on all levels for me. Well done.

Jai

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• Debz (3283)
• [2007-07-27 11:23]

This is a superb shot Ben, a work of art. The hues and mood lighting are fabulous. Beautifully composed and great exposure catching the dust and light together with the silouettes of the Wildebeest. I am sure that it is a shot we all would like to take. You should have it printed to grace any wall.
tfs
debz

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• touristdidi (2429)
• [2007-07-27 11:28]

Fantastic shot! Great beasts!!! The dusty atmosphere really makes it outstanding!

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• hester (10944)
• [2007-08-25 13:59]

Hi Ben

I know this is an old shot but I have never seen it. The light is amazing and it is so artistic. Wonderful image

TFS

Karan

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• TheMystic (483)
• [2007-10-24 13:56]

This picture is a postcard classic! Incredible atmosphere, all that is missing is the soundtrack!
Cheers
Otto