Abhijeet Banerjee, PPSA
January 2018 - One Horned Rhino
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About the Image(s)
This image of a solitary One Horned Rhino was taken at Kaziranga National Park in the state of Assam in India. This magnificent and endangered animal are hunted for their horn and were in verge of extension. However they have another lease of life after earnest conservation efforts of the local and International bodies in last few years.
Last year during a safari, I came across this individual in the falling evening light grazing alone in peace. And there is this company of a tiny bird. Taken this image using a Nikon d5300 with Nikkor 70-300mm VR lens. Exif is f/5.6, 1/160sec, ISO-200, FL-300mm, Handheld. Post processing is in LR-CC.
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5 comments posted
Abhijeet, great capture of a massively built beast in its natural environment. The presence of bird adds interest to the image denoting coexistence of different species. I think that in your PP the green is oversaturated reaching an almost artificial hue. I prefer the whole reflection of the animal in the water. The Rhino is well placed in the frame, and it is sharp. Now, this particular Rhino looks somehow undernourished since you can count his ribs very easily, unless is the time of the year. Posted: 01/07/2018 17:00:37
Abhijeet, I remain jealous of your opportunity to photograph exotic wildlife. I hope you have a Tiger safari on your "to do" list. Regarding reflections, I'm also in the all or nothing camp. With your crop, I think adding some vignette would help isolate the rhino. Posted: 01/08/2018 09:02:20
Abhijeet, I agree with Isaac's comments regarding reflection and color saturation. I don't think a vignette is needed given the size of the subject and the darkness already present in the upper corners. Like Vic, I am envious of your opportunity to photograph such creatures. As for me, I have ducks. Posted: 01/08/2018 18:21:46
Abhigeet, I am lucky to have photographed Rhinos in Kenya but find them difficult to make stand out since they pretty much just walk around and eat grass unless you are lucky to see some unusual behavior or aggression. I also thinks all or nothing in this case. and don't think a vignette is needed here. Posted: 01/15/2018 14:06:59
Abhijeet, you are indeed lucky to be able to photograph such an exotic animal. I agree with Kent that a Vignette would further accentuate the animal. Posted: 01/26/2018 10:05:41