In Search of the Rain Photo

Photographer’s Note

In Search of the Rain,
The plain was filled with the wilder beasts and zebras during the migration in the Serengeti NP. It’s hard to even know where to start or focus when photographing. Here is a group of zebras huddled together in the rain that caught my attention. I like how rich the colors turned after the rain, it was still drizzling slightly.
If you ever have an opportunity, go. It’s a once in life time experience. No picture will do it justice. No words can describe it.

Sorry, no camera setting info, I have all my raw files archived on disc somewhere
Cropped,
Slight contrast, sharpen, and 10% saturation
No sepia tone applied, just the way it was, everything is yellowish brown and black and white

Wandering_Dan, jonathan_hart, Simon415, paololg, Prisley, patdeph, gabrielpat, trekks, sonkai, Silversnow, kiks has marked this note useful

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sacavem (8219) 2008-03-24 9:51

Olá Way,

Excellent photographic moment.Beautiful image, much seen in the TV, but you were there.Good work to capture this image.
Best regards,
filipe

PaulVDV (5136) 2008-03-24 9:54

Hello Way,
Very good composition and great picture of the wildlife in Serengeti.
Nice to take different kind of animals together. Also the birds on the zebras make it beautiful.
Well done, Paul

Wandering_Dan (3209) 2008-03-24 10:27

Hi, Way -

Nice clear shot of zebras and wildebeest - a classic combination.

Dan

delkoo (34140) 2008-03-24 10:30

HI way
A charming capture of these animals in a nicely balanced composition. Colours and clarity are excellent.

well done
regaeds
didier

romanaa (2551) 2008-03-24 11:19

Hello Way,
again a beautiful wildlife shot with great sharpness and composition.
Well done
Best regards
Romana

jonathan_hart (22570) 2008-03-24 12:50

good depth, light and colours
so much in the frame, a beautiful show, TFS
regards
jo

paololg (13518) 2008-03-24 14:48

Ciao Way,
I have looked at the your beautiful gallery and I have to tell you that you are an excellent photographer. Sincere compliments. This your last photo is really fascinating, with the typical colors of the African Savanna. You have done an excellent job.
Paolo

Prisley (1249) 2008-03-24 14:56

That's how nature is: splendid! Wild and fragile at the same time. Very good shot, with balanced rich composition. I like that some of them are looking in your direction. Excellent sharpness and DOF management. TFS!
Cheers,
Pris.

dvlazar (6472) 2008-03-24 17:34

Very nice - its migration time for the animals. I like the numbers you captured and filled the frame with. Great moment youve shot.

Dave

Simon415 (9) 2008-03-24 19:51

way,
With so many wildlifes in this image, you have managed beautifully with the two distinct horizontal bands of zebras and wildebeests. One gets the feel of the herds, without feeling overwhelmed with the chaotic jumble of individuals. Great sharpness and gorgeous and natural colors. the composition is wonderful with the more eye catchy zebras to draw ones attention and there's more for the eyes to look at all layers of wilderbeasts and the detail each animals.
Appreciates the post.
Sim

bracasha75 (21936) 2008-03-25 4:38

Hi Way
Extraordinary shot ,honastly great
TFS
Cheers,Braca

casperduppy (1462) 2008-03-26 14:22

Hi Way,
Good shot with the herd of zebras packed tight amongst the wildebeast behind. I like how you have the nearest zebra eyeing you up intensely!
Casper

capthaddock (28640) 2008-03-27 17:14

I love it, classic serengeti wildlife without the typical harsh african light conditions, the young zebra in the fg is especially cute.

patdeph (17662) 2008-03-31 10:35

hello Way
one more great picture!The zebras are very beautiful animals,and there is in this picture a great colours harmony!The golden grasses,the brown animals and the zebras'colours suit perfectly together!And there is a suoerb light to enhance this beauty!Very well done ,it's superb!
Have a nice evening.
Pascale

gabrielpat (6527) 2008-03-31 11:54

là aussi uen belle profondeur de champ qui met en valeur les zébrures.la lumière est ok aussi.

trekks (14262) 2008-04-01 2:56

hi Way

Very nicely composed shot and good sharpness for this wildlife pov. Good work.

Well balanced exposure metering and color contrast is pleasantly achieved.

TFS, bill
later

sonkai (1017) 2008-04-12 4:45

Hi Way.
I'm wondered about your gallery..,are you sure you don't work for National Geographic?
I find all your shots about wild life fascinating,I've chosen this one for the time being because it seems to me it has more representatives from this wild life,and because I find the zebra like an animal with such strange beautiful..I can see in your shot how all the colours work together wonderfully in those landscapes.Congratulations for the experience ang best wishes..
Sonsoles.

Tobias__Ortmann (2589) 2008-05-01 12:04

Hi way thsi pciture is just great very good pov and nice contrast and colours
I really like the animals of afrika and you did a very good shot
Tfs Toba

sacimar (7357) 2009-04-15 13:51

Hi Way,

beautiful picture, I want to go there someday..... I like the composition with the group of zebras in the middle, excellent colours and details, thank you!

Best regards

Sergio

kiks (6033) 2009-10-05 8:53

wonderful moment and your composition is fantastic with the zebras as an eye catcher.
wonderful management of light.
congratulations
kiks