West Caucasian tur
"Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a fool from any side." - Yiddish Proverb
When I saw this bearded fellow, a West Caucasian tur, resting on his outcrop I saw a painting. I make no claim that my photographs rival any great art pieces but the composition was fitting for a painting. Plus the monochromatic nature of the photograph and abundance of textures worked for me.
Having been a little higher up would have helped make the shot a little more interesting but I am not about to drag a small ladder around the zoo.
I've left the photo a little tinted toward the earth tones from its true color.
Nikon D70 | 320 | 1/300 | f7
- Lens: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G IF AF-S VR
- Flash: None
- Tripod: None
- Lighting: Ambient Sunlight
- Post Pro: Levels & Color Balance
- Weather: Partly Cloudy
- Time of Day: Afternoon
- Location: Toronto Zoo, Toronto, Ontario
Posted on August 28, 2006 9:12 PM | Permalink | Comments (4) |
Comments
srp
This fellow seems to be very wise.
Posted at August 28, 2006 10:49 PM
kenju
That's a wonderful shot, Paul. He knew he was posing for you, I think.
Posted at August 29, 2006 4:47 PM
Paul Sveda
Maybe he did Kenju, or maybe he had had about enough of Zoo visitors by then.
I find goats facinating to be completely honest.
cheers,
Paul Sveda
Posted at August 30, 2006 11:59 AM
NetChick
Wow! I love the texture difference between the fur and the rock background. Really nice shot, Paul!
Posted at August 30, 2006 8:04 PM