Up in the clouds. Photo

Photographer’s Note

Well .. not really, but up to almost 6 metres. A little strange animals with their long necks, but
it`s probably useful when they need to reach the top leaves on the trees. They probably have a nice view also..

jhm, danos, xavshot, alainh, AiresSantos, Bluejeans has marked this note useful

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asl (246) 2009-05-13 4:52

Woaw! Impressive picture! and very beautiful! the colors and the subject render this warm atmosphere of Africa. The slender and graceful animals are well framed! This is really beautiful! thank you!

rey316 (1900) 2009-05-13 5:05

Hej Boa
Very interesting shot and the nature and these animals.
Well done. Excellent quality.
Regards
Andrey

giorgimer (21000) 2009-05-13 5:52

Hi Boa,

very nice subject, I like the scale effect given by the close position of the first one in the FG.

Well done!

Gio

ajayrawat (266) 2009-05-13 6:04

Nice photograph.

dta (4908) 2009-05-13 6:18

Hello Boa ,
A nice nature capture . I like a lot the framing , in this picture , and the superb cloudy sky , even this one seems to be a little over exposed in some parts of it (under the girafes's neck) .
Regards

holmertz (9528) 2009-05-13 7:21

Hej Boa,
They have positioned themselves very nicely (or maybe you actually had the time to look for the right POV), one close to us, the other in the background. Most of all they seem to have been aware of the nice effect of their necks and heads against those peculiar clouds.
Hälsningar,
Gert

danielswalsh (13306) 2009-05-13 8:11

Hi Boa;

For the most part I like the shot. Good composition with sharp detail, however the PP work you've done on the sky has left the highlights a bit 'muted' (the highlights could be brighter), and also the darkening you've done to the sky has left an abnormally bright and unnatural looking glow in front of the foreground giraffe.

All the best,
- Dan

hispic (7399) 2009-05-14 20:32

Hej Boa,
The three-dimensional depiction of the clouds brings a very nice effect to this image, It seems to get a quantum improvement in quality when retouching carefully in the pp. The giraffe seems waving the tail to you in greeting.
Regards, Hisashi

jhm (82201) 2009-05-15 4:19

Hello Boa,

What a wonderful portrait of these two giraffes.
Almsot a painting in the nature, lovely safary, excellent for a nice composition.
Depth and perspective are superb.
Pleasant for look at, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

danos (32198) 2009-05-15 9:07

Hello Boa,
really nice the view of these tall animals of the African continent,i don't know if there are in Asia.I like the perspective and the POV as the two giraffes create depth in the scene.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

xavshot (62257) 2009-05-27 12:38

Bonsoir Boa
très belle luminosité dans cette image. J'aime beaucoup le ciel nuageux et ces deux girafes qui ressortent bien dans ce paysage plat. Beau travail.
Xavier

karthikcs (271) 2009-05-29 2:18

What a lovely shot.. Excellent placement of Giraffes. nice dramatic clouds

vinicio (22334) 2009-05-29 7:34

This have some problem of PP in the sky but your idea and the image composition are really good, compliments Boa.
Have a nice WE
Ciao
Vinicio

alainh (35357) 2009-05-30 22:43

hello Boa

Hey, you are never at the same place, the same country, the same continent !!! a great life !
a famous picture and the perfect tittle ! congratulations for this nice composition and have a nice day
friendly
alain

AiresSantos (41866) 2009-06-15 5:04

Hi Boa
Fine view of giraffe against the lovely cloudy sky.
Nice colours, depth and light management
Thanks for sharing and have a nice week
Aires

anesugur (16800) 2009-06-16 13:27

Hi Boa,
An excellent landscape with great colors and clarity.
Very beautiful compositon.
Best wishes. Uğur

barrufeto_77 (25697) 2009-06-21 3:43

Hi Boa.

Excellent, excellent compo! And what I like the most? The amazing background!

My compliments!

ryno (4590) 2009-07-05 0:35

Hi Boa, this is a great shot from my part of the world. You've positioned the two subjects well against the dramatic backdrop of clouds. A very serene African scene.
Regards,
Ryno

sacimar (7357) 2009-08-14 17:57

Hi Boa,

great picture, I like the composition with the animals, colours and light are excellent and the sky is impressive, well done!

Best regards

Sergio

mafegan (4115) 2009-08-15 3:42

Hi Boa
These giraffes do appear to be stretched up into the fluffy clouds. Nice composition with both giraffes facing the same direction. Pity about the small over-exposed area. Tfs, Marlene

smarcell (14265) 2009-10-16 0:15

Hello,
this picture has a magnificent light. The two animals are placed in the same position, and that is nice and characterizes the photo.
Very "african" atmosphere.
Regards Stefano

Bluejeans (32021) 2009-11-11 5:49

Ola Boa ,
Uma bela foto de vida animal , gostei do trabalho de cor foi pena a pequena mancha branca de luz , mas gostei muito da girafa em grande plano tem belos detalhes, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

francio64 (10798) 2009-11-24 5:37

Ciao Boa,
bella immagine naturalistica, gestita bene nella luce e arricchita da un bel cielo.

Well done!
Francesco