cfc247 Posted March 17, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) A very moving moment at the Zoo today when this employee and the Lion were just drawn to each other and connected somehow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marquinius Posted March 17, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2009 Mark, Terrific action! Love the way they look at each other. Two thoughts: - I sure hope this man realises that whatever, it still is a wild animal and the glass in between is absolutely necessary - it could be my monitor, but the blacks could use some light to let it become a masterpeace Marco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 17, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 17, 2009 Amazing capture, and one that would sell. I agree with Marco that the B&W needs a bit of work, levels, curves, and dodging and burning, to get it 100%. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted March 17, 2009 Share #4 Posted March 17, 2009 Beautiful moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 17, 2009 Share #5 Posted March 17, 2009 Mark - Lovely and charming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc247 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted March 17, 2009 Thank you everyone for your kind words! Marco and Jaap, thank you for pointing out the shortcomings in the black. I am still a beginner in terms of processing b&w, and only know how to use Lightroom at a very basic level. Would either of you have any recommendations on what I should tweek? I also have photoshop 7--don't know if this would be better, as well as Capture 1 that came with the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 17, 2009 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mark, you would have to use Photoshop or Lightroom. I would advise you to buy a Lightroom book by Scott Kelby Books for Photographers, Graphic Designers, Illustrators, Multimedia Artists, and Hobbyists | Kelby Training Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc247 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted March 17, 2009 jaap, thanks for the recommendation. just made the purchase! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 17, 2009 Share #9 Posted March 17, 2009 Good idea. Enjoy You'll find he writes like a cookbook, so you have recipes without too much delving into theory and with immediate practical application. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted March 18, 2009 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2009 Mark, Jaap's advice is sound: invest in that book. I read it twice before I started working with it and believe, I never read manuals. But in order to achieve progress in digital post processing, you simply have to follow the information trail. Small advice: stick to one program (Lightroom is OK) and first get your fingers behind that. Otherwise you'll find that by switching you loose momentum. About the photo: try (in LR) what happens when you pinch up the fill light (top square with exposure and blacks). Then bring back some contrast by adding some blacks. To get the best exposure, keep ALT pressed while shifting exposure until you JUST get some image lines, then slide back a little. The blacks can also be "Seen" by keeping ALT pressed while sliding. Have fun! Oh, and DON'T let it stop you from taking photos and showing them. That's more important than fiddling with Lightroom Marco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted March 18, 2009 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2009 Excellent! Thanks for sharing. - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc247 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted March 19, 2009 Marco, thank you for the helpful response. Carl, thank you for the compliment. Here is a tweaked version of the image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3367444195_6911f87eb1_b.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo035 Posted March 19, 2009 Share #13 Posted March 19, 2009 my initial reaction : the facial expressions of both keeper and animal tinge the photograph with more than a hint of sadness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted March 19, 2009 Share #14 Posted March 19, 2009 An excellent capture! Wonderful tones and expressions. There's a very powerful message in this photograph and title. Nonetheless I also find it an extremely sad image. This is something I feel very strongly about; wild animals should not be kept in zoos or enclosures, for our pleasure or to satisfy our curiosity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc247 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted March 19, 2009 Here is the image without the link: Jim and Mike, I agree with the both of you that there is a sense of sadness in the image. That is what I was trying to signify in the title. Both the man and the lioness seem to be calling out, with a primal cry! Instinctively they know that this reality is awkward, wrong and never meant to be this way. Sad indeed. But hopeful too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLV Posted March 20, 2009 Share #16 Posted March 20, 2009 It is the most emotionnal picture I have seen for a long time. I wish I would have taken this one. the communication between the white animal and the black man. Composition, timing,everything perfect. a real winner! all the best Jean-Luc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc247 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted March 20, 2009 It is the most emotionnal picture I have seen for a long time.I wish I would have taken this one. the communication between the white animal and the black man. Composition, timing,everything perfect. a real winner! all the best Jean-Luc Jean-Luc, thank you for your kind words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jackson Posted March 20, 2009 Share #18 Posted March 20, 2009 Excellent moment! Cats, big or small, are so fascinating. Well composed and enjoyable to view. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted March 21, 2009 Share #19 Posted March 21, 2009 We forget that these animals are highly intelligent and probably enjoy connecting with human beings. However, as already noted they are also highly dangerous. A fantastic shot and it should be seen more widely. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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