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A day at the Zoo (Lisboa) - II
Posted by Rui (Leiria, Portugal) on 15 September 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
The second photo of the series
Thanks a lot for all the comments. They all mean a lot to me.
Constructive criticism is always welcome.
© Rui Silva - 2009
@Zing: Thanks a lot Zing
Florence from Paris, France
Great animal and b&w suits well but it could have been great to see his eye...
15 Sep 2008 5:28am
@Florence: I just had a small space to shoot. I waited a bit to see if he turned, but this was the best angle possible to catch.
Merci Florence
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Quando olhei fiquei em dúvida, um elefante ou um tronco de árvore?! Mas quando vi as pestanas vi que era um elefante. O p/b foi uma excelente escolha, realça os traços da pele. Ficou um óptimo trabalho.
15 Sep 2008 6:18am
@Ana Lúcia: Obrigado Ana Lúcia. Ainda esperei a ver se lhe conseguia captar os olhos mas ele nunca se virou.
@saeed: Hehe Great coincidence! Thanks a lot my friend. Greetings from Leiria to Ahwaz
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
a beautiful close up! very touching indeed! the detail is splendid!
15 Sep 2008 7:28am
@dj.tigersprout: This guy is the oldest african male from the zoo. I loved his tenderness.
Thanks a lot Jaycee
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
B+W is the perfect choice. It really emphasises the skin textures.
15 Sep 2008 3:58pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks a lot Michael
@Alun Lambert: Thank you Alun
DonLon from Providence, RI, United States
I agree with Alun. Perfect B&W subject. Well done.
15 Sep 2008 4:52pm
@DonLon: Thank you DonLon
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Wonderful textures of skin and well presented in b/w.
15 Sep 2008 5:45pm
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you very much Michael
@Zygene: Merci beaucoup Zygene
Jose (Conflagratio) from Valencia, Spain
Saludos, en la fotografía que nos propones hoy, me resulta atractivo el procesado en blanco y negro, le da contundencia, un aire de safari antiguo... no sé, es precioso el retrato.
15 Sep 2008 7:14pm
@Jose (Conflagratio): Muchas gracias Jose por tu comentario.
@Ina: Thanks a lot Ina
nanne from Netherlands
A nice photo of a detail from an elephant!
Very great and nice.
greetings, Nanne from Friesland
15 Sep 2008 8:45pm
@nanne: Thanks nanne
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
What an old looking elephant, you've captured great detail here Rui...!
15 Sep 2008 9:21pm
@Observing: I think he was the oldest from the group. And the bigger.
Thanks Mike
@akarui: Thanks a lot Olivier
willow from Chelsea, United States
Wonderful texture!!! Do you ever wonder what is hidden in all those wrinkles?
16 Sep 2008 1:57am
@willow: Experience? :)
Thanks a lot willow
Luis Rodrigues from Lisbon, Portugal
Esta foto ficou excelente uma pena só não se ver o olho do elefante teria sido o toque final.
16 Sep 2008 12:28pm
@Luis Rodrigues: Pois... isso queria eu! Mas o bicho não lhe apeteceu virar para mim mais um bocadinho.
Obrigado Luís
@Scotfot: Thanks a lot Scotfot
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
He lived a long life and he should get lotsa love, what a beauty, what incredible texture!
18 Sep 2008 4:47pm
@Lorraine: :) Thanks a lot Lorraine. He is really old
Canon EOS 450D
1/640 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
214 mm