Out of Place Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a continuation of my “Trekking Donkey” post (you can find the note here).

Well, that day I had decided to walk in some of the trails of the hills in the Tandil region, which are about the only few elevations in the flat Pampas; the place is also home to a good variety of birds, with nice photo opportunities; one of the hills is even named “Sierra de los Pájaros” (Hill of the Birds)

My idea was doing some light hiking in that hill, with the resulting benefit of the exercise, and even more important, some nice birds photos (future post, I hope).

After reaching the summit (and crossing with the donkey) I was surprised by some guanacos and llamas (‘cousins’ of camels) quietly grassing on their own.

My surprise was because those animals were totally out of place… by very far. (They are common in the Andes and Patagonia regions, some 800 kilometers to the west or south, respectively).

Later I got to know that they were part of a reserve where they are breeding them for wool; and that was surely the reason why they did not run upon my sight. (My other experiences with them in different regions of Argentina, always resulted in them running upon notice of human presence).

But well, we crossed about some 20 or 30 meters away… we assessed each other as a “non dangerous species”… and kept about our businesses… that, of course, after some photos.

As with the donkey shot, I had a “bird lens” on the camera, and although I have some “full body” images, I preferred posting this one where the animal seems to be questioning what was I doing there, also out of place… of its place.

Raw Capture at ISO 200 – f4.0 – 1/1250s @ 300 mm.
Post processing: raw conversion (DPP) to Jpg, and then cropping, contrast (curves), USM and save for the web.

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TeresaT (10733) 2006-02-20 17:22

Hi Again my friend Carlos
This is another one of your great shots.
It is simply brilliant.
I love the fact that you put your focus on the animal and let the background with blur.
Well done my friend.
Regards
Teresa

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Galmeida (12559) 2006-02-20 17:25

Olá Carlos,
This is a really out of place and a curious "trekking donkey" good or excelent post. NICELY captured AND your signature to this great approach view and comunication level with nature and animals. Splendid AND your great creative view, so my return friendly critiques by the the same way of sharing life and moments by your view.

Fernando

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alejandroguzman (4672) 2006-02-20 17:49

Hola Carlos...

hermosa postal de este maravilloso animal...
en lo personal le pondria un frame a la foto. que te parece?

abrazos
alejandro

Tezic (16927) 2006-02-20 18:20

Hi Carlos... perfect timing... the colours and the sharpnes are fantastic... congratulations..
Coskun

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Gerrit (35707) 2006-02-20 18:38

Hi Carlos,
beautiful sharpnes, focussing and definition here. Good captured moment in warm colours.
Great job.
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

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Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2006-02-21 1:24

Hello Carlos,
Very crisp and amusing image. Great color and exposure on this Llama...

cengiz (3581) 2006-02-21 2:12

:)really great
nice face and portrait .9
greetings my friend
cengiz

isabela_sor (42162) 2006-02-21 2:14

Fantastic close-up picture!So clear,so beautiful,very natural!The focus on the animal is just excellent!TFS,Carlos
Regards
Isabela

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leo61 (43398) 2006-02-21 3:25

Hi Carlos!
Great shot,perfect sharpness and nice colors.
Well done,regards,LEO

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sayat (2944) 2006-02-21 3:26

Hi Carlos! This is again a magnificent shot. The llama (or guanaco?) is as is coming out of the picture. It's so alive and well focused. The background is fantastic.
All the best,
Sayat

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fabio_ts (13674) 2006-02-21 5:08

Lovely "portrait " with excellent DOF Carlos, really well composed, I love how you have captured so well his look!!

have a nice day,
Fabio.

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anavazao (5592) 2006-02-21 5:16

Hi,
great picture with lovely POV!
Great details, composition, colours ....
Ana:)

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pitai (3925) 2006-02-21 7:50

hola carlos, la llama parece que esta posando para ti. me gustan los colores palidos y suaves. excelente definicion. se ve un animal muy bonito, me gustan sus orejas de otro color. tfs, gabriel

efigesta (12181) 2006-02-21 7:50

Hi my frien

so lovely this pic, i love it so much great colors and pov

sorry i wrote in english

abraço
manuel

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danyy (68778) 2006-02-21 11:52

Bonjour Carlos,
elle est vraiment 'top' cette photo, les teintes super naturelles, une profondeur de chmaps exceptionnelle, rendant pas mal de relief, et uyn focus précis.
Un animal aux yeux très doux, une envie irrésistible de le caresser , de passer quelques moments avec lui.
Bien vu et réalisé.
Daniel.

Rev (1782) 2006-02-21 12:50

Hi Carlos
A beautiful and the depth of field is brilliently composed to ensure only the subject is sharp.
The colour, the light and the POV are excellent.
Delightful
Regards
Peter

xavshot (62419) 2006-02-21 13:12

Bonsoir Carlos
quelle netteté dans ce portrait ! Je trouve que cette tête se découpe admirablement bien sur ce fond. Très belles teintes. J'aime beaucoup
Xavier

plimrn (19656) 2006-02-21 16:52

Carlos,
Llamas are popular pets with some folks around here. Looking at this picture, you can see their beuaty must be a factor in this. No points left yesterday so I didn't post on this lovely photo. I can't really add to the excellent critiques above; I can only add your vision of this lovely creature to my favorites. My thoughts best mirror agrafes.
Regards, Patricia

papagolf21 (56367) 2006-02-21 17:32

Bonsoir Carlos,
Qui est le plus étonné ? le photographe ou l'animal ?
La prise de vue est superbe. Un cadrage parfaitement réussi.
Les couleurs sont naturelles.
Very well done Carlos.
Amitiés.
Philippe

markstaples (15670) 2006-02-22 4:47

This is beautiful Carlos. Love the narrow depth of field meaning that the subject is so in focus, with a nice blurred background. I like the positioning of the subject in your shop. Great stuff.
Mark

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peck (2779) 2006-02-22 5:12

Hello Carlos,
Lovely photo :)) very good DOF and colours, well taken!!
greetings
Gregory

gebala (0) 2006-02-22 8:16

hello, how it looks at me:) wow what a point of view, great colours:) exellent sharpness and lighting:)well taken
kisses

izmirli (3179) 2006-02-22 16:15

merhaba my dear friend carlos
beautiful portrait.lovable animal.very good composition and colours.thanks for sharing.
regards.
gürkan akçakır.

saguzar (862) 2006-02-22 17:58

Hola Carlos,
excellente foto, me encanta la composición y los colores, son realmente buenos. Interesante nota.
Cómo hacés para insertar links o negritas en la nota, no me doy cuenta como hacerlo.
Saludos
Hernán

AiresSantos (42120) 2006-02-23 10:56

Hi Carlos, simple but very interesting this shot.
Nice capture with excellent focus, light and colors.
Um abraço amigo,
Aires

elmec (12194) 2006-02-23 14:12

Hello Carlos!
It's amazing shot!
Wondeerful portraut!
Congratulations for this photo!
Best greetings!

P-S-I-G (24482) 2006-02-24 9:21

Hello Carlos,
A great shot. Very good sharpness and DOF.
Very succesfull.
Best regards,
Fabrice

Cricri (43092) 2006-02-24 12:10

Bonsoir Carlos,
Comment ne pas craquer en voyant ce bel animal aux yeux tendre, jolies couleurs, détails, bon DOF.
Belle image , BRAVO
Amitiés
cricri

josepmarin (33785) 2006-03-29 10:28

Hola Carlos,
La llama te está mirando, como si quisiera decirte algo.
Una foto con unos colores, definición y enfoque fantásticos. Se ven perfectamente los pelos de las orejas y hasta una brizna de hierba que sale de su boca.
Muy bien hecha.
Saludos,
Josep

Didi (36090) 2006-03-29 11:27

Bonjour Carlos
Un très bon portrait parfaitement cadré et une parfaite mise-au-point sélective sur la tête.

Hello Carlos
A very good portrait tallied perfectly and a nice selective setting of the DOF on the head.

john_c (24635) 2006-04-18 18:26

Hi Carlos,
An outstanding shot of this donkey, with just the right level of sharpness. I like your framing of this and the blurring effect is most enhancing and tastefully applied. Well captured.
John

CoolDan (2490) 2006-05-05 21:47

Bonjour Carlos,
Magnifique photo d'une netteté impeccable.
Très jolie bête qui laisse voir ses extrémitées blanches.
Bien vu.

axiotea (16107) 2006-05-10 14:42

Ola Carlos, I like the way that beautiful llama is looking at you whith its lovely eyes..details and colors aregreat too..welldone..TFS..cheers..
Marilyn

francad (248) 2006-05-14 17:16

Hi Carlos
Thank you for your comment
I like this shot because the animal turn his head in your direction and the definition is excellent
I like also your presentation and your idea of travelling
François

riclopes (33001) 2006-08-01 10:05

Olá Carlos,
Adoro animais e este lama está espectacular. Faz-me lembrar os que encontrei em Machu Pichu. Eles são de facto curiosos e com expressões muito giras. Excelente captura e composição, com o fundo desfocado, como se tivesse a espreitar e a perguntar: "o que é que se passa? O que é que eu estou aqui a fazer?". Uma inspiração para as minhas pinturas a óleo que pratico nos tempos livres...
Um abraço amigo,
Ricardo

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2006-08-14 10:09

Hi Carlos,
It was a great pleasure coming across your gallery. I find some excellent images perhaps none more eyecatching than this one. Excellent DOF and a very aptly named title.
Well Done!
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

pburraco (861) 2007-05-21 17:17