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SteveDak · Jan 20, 2006, 8:02 AM

Not sure if the angle works here or not?

In search of Syd · Jan 20, 2006, 8:06 AM

What were you doing to that poor Rhino when you took this?

SteveDak · Jan 20, 2006, 8:57 AM

Not enough judging by the bored expression

Thanks for answering my question by the way. Guess I'll just have to wait for Dales's input.

klfatcj · Jan 20, 2006, 9:07 AM

I like it - nice and sharp from shoulders to face, not underexposed as rhinos and elephants often are. It's not a typical perspective, so makes it more memorable than one of the usual side shots and still draws attention to the face. For some reason, the expression reminds me of Marvin, the depressed robot in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (the books, not the movie).

Kevin

SteveDak · Jan 20, 2006, 9:10 AM

Thanks Kevin - much appreciated. Feel it's a little tight on the top but that was lousy composition on my part.

Aumma45 · Jan 20, 2006, 9:31 AM

I like the details. Maybe you should have moved a bit to the right in terms of composition but...I feel still I feel this angle is right. See what others say. Kind regards. Jaki

SteveDak · Jan 20, 2006, 9:42 AM

Thanks again Jaki, was hoping to give an impression of size but I don't think I really succeeded on that front and as you know, they're not exactly the most accomodating of animals.

Aumma45 · Jan 20, 2006, 11:11 PM

Steve, were you at the Zoo?

SteveDak · Jan 21, 2006, 4:25 AM

No, this guy just wandered in and plonked himself down right outsidethedoor of my hut ..................

:G:G:G

Yup, Jhb Zoo - not my favourite place as I hate seeing animals confined and out of their natural habitat, but it does provide quite aphoto-walk around opportunity. I sometimes think the wrong type of animal are on the inside.

In search of Syd · Jan 21, 2006, 5:03 AM

I totally agree with your zoo sentiments Steve.

The perspective really does work here. This is a shot that I could imagine seeing in a magazine ~ it is very good.

It amazes me how you South African's manage to operate camerars as they can be a little complicated ~ a bit like playing cricket I guess.

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Jan 20, 2006, 8:06 AM	#2
In search of Syd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,657	What were you doing to that poor Rhino when you took this?

Jan 20, 2006, 8:57 AM	#3
SteveDak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,471	Not enough judging by the bored expression Thanks for answering my question by the way. Guess I'll just have to wait for Dales's input.

Jan 20, 2006, 9:07 AM	#4
klfatcj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 198	I like it - nice and sharp from shoulders to face, not underexposed as rhinos and elephants often are. It's not a typical perspective, so makes it more memorable than one of the usual side shots and still draws attention to the face. For some reason, the expression reminds me of Marvin, the depressed robot in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (the books, not the movie). Kevin

Jan 20, 2006, 9:10 AM	#5
SteveDak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,471	Thanks Kevin - much appreciated. Feel it's a little tight on the top but that was lousy composition on my part.

Jan 20, 2006, 9:31 AM	#6
Aumma45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,940	I like the details. Maybe you should have moved a bit to the right in terms of composition but...I feel still I feel this angle is right. See what others say. Kind regards. Jaki

Jan 20, 2006, 9:42 AM	#7
SteveDak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,471	Thanks again Jaki, was hoping to give an impression of size but I don't think I really succeeded on that front and as you know, they're not exactly the most accomodating of animals.

Jan 20, 2006, 11:11 PM	#8
Aumma45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,940	Steve, were you at the Zoo?

Jan 21, 2006, 4:25 AM	#9
SteveDak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,471	No, this guy just wandered in and plonked himself down right outsidethedoor of my hut .................. :G:G:G Yup, Jhb Zoo - not my favourite place as I hate seeing animals confined and out of their natural habitat, but it does provide quite aphoto-walk around opportunity. I sometimes think the wrong type of animal are on the inside.

Jan 21, 2006, 5:03 AM	#10
In search of Syd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,657	I totally agree with your zoo sentiments Steve. The perspective really does work here. This is a shot that I could imagine seeing in a magazine ~ it is very good. It amazes me how you South African's manage to operate camerars as they can be a little complicated ~ a bit like playing cricket I guess.