Alison Mees
August 2026 - A Lonely Wildebeest
About the Image(s)
This was taken in a photo hide at night with professional lights set up.
Canon R5 II
Canon 70-200mm lens
F2.8
200mm
ISO 6400
1/100
Using a gimbal to support the camera and lens
Post processing denoise, sharpened slightly and brought up the whites and took down the black slightly
7 comments posted
Great image! Where is the light coming from? Posted: 08/01/2026 14:52:40
Its backlit - there is a strip of lights on the ground behind the wildebeest. As the wildebeest is standing close to the light on the ground that is lighting the beard and animal. Posted: 08/01/2026 16:24:34
Makes for a great shot! Posted: 08/02/2026 01:49:05
Janet Pieper
This is spectacular. The moodiness, lighting, everything is perfect. I was wondering if you tried lightening his eye just a tiny bit? I'm honestly not sure if it would help, or look awful. Just a thought.
Great job! Posted: 08/07/2026 21:13:07
Great job! Posted: 08/07/2026 21:13:07
Thanks for the feedback, I had not looked or thought about it - will give it a try! Posted: 08/08/2026 06:20:33
Great low angle and moodiness with the dust. I love how the light shines through the neck fur and defines the muscles of the wildebeest. You did get an eye catch. I wonder if you could lighten his body just a bit to make more of a contrast with the background. Posted: 08/08/2026 15:51:29
Kathryn Engle
So dramatic!! Love this. Only suggestions is that I wish the bottom has another millimeter to clear the hooves. Great shot. Posted: 08/09/2026 21:01:10