Shadows in the mist Photo

Photographer’s Note

There are not many things to write about elephants, but there are plentyful to watch.

These elephants were the most daring and came closer to examine the strange one-eyed creatures with the funny hats...

This photo was taken right after the daily 5 o'clock rain.

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ISO : 100
Film : Velvia Slide
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
Focal Length : 200mm
Focus Distance : ~50m/160ft
Flash : No
Tripod : Yes
Web Size : no crop
Slide Scanner : Microtek Artixscan 4000t
Scan Size : 2000dpi @ 3,7D

Post
Saturation : Increased Red by 25%
Levels : Dicreased Midtones by 40%

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snuggleaphagus (4140) 2004-01-25 20:47

Beautiful colors and a great silhoute too. The elephant on the right is lacking in detail, I'm wondering if just usiong the one on the left may be preferable. But then you'd loose the three and that would be bad. Despite my gripe I like this strong photo.

Liora (1857) 2004-01-25 21:59

Wonderful! Very simple view, yet such a reach scene. I really like the red tons you've created through post-processing.

drteddy (277) 2004-01-26 2:19

Very simple but so expressive. Well done.

cxxl (2680) 2004-01-26 5:02

Excellent photo. well taken. Personally I'd like to see more of the elephants, but thats the shot. Well done Panos.

cool_s15 (4050) 2004-01-26 7:49

Interesting shot. Nice red sky with a great shadow. Wonderful shot.

zto (292) 2004-01-26 16:17

Looks like the heaven is on fire with all that red in it. The siluettes are very strong which goes well with this magnificant animal. Except from teh wonderfull siluette to the left i also like the tree very much. It adds some sence of surroundings to the image.

fotofreak (1677) 2004-03-22 20:58

I am completely spechless when it comes to this photo Panos! Nothing I say can describe how much I love it! The colours, the silhouettes, the tree, and the perfect balance between the black areas and colour.

Very well captured. I've done a workshop...have a look.

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bgladman (1153) 2004-04-04 1:41

You have taken some awesome wildlife shots Panos! This is one of my favourites, the perfect silhouette against a beautiful african sunset. Instantly recognisable and breathtaking. I wish I had that same view, i'm very jealous :)

cdewet (0) 2004-04-13 18:32 [Comment]

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rajhema (1867) 2005-11-14 17:21

Beautiful silhoutte. Its curve is attractive. See my Picture

isabela_sor (42517) 2006-03-26 3:30

Nice composition here. You played really well with the colours, creating a stunning background. The silhouettes of the elephants stands out very well.
All the best
Isabela

Photo Information

Copyright: Panos E Kazanelis (kazan) (775)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1999-10-04
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon F-501, Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8D ED AF, Fuji Velvia 100F, Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/11, 1/500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Elephants [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-01-25 18:11