madagascar Oxcart (National Geographic, march 2009)

This image is part of a series of 12 that I recently used in a large

format calendar on Africa. I'm proud to announce that this calendar

was rewarded 1st Prize in the International Photography Awards (IPA)

last week.

 

It was shot in Madagascar just after sunrise. I had set up my tripod

and basically just waited for someone or something to appear in the frame.

 

I'm usually not a big fan of this kind of distortion, but in this case

I thought it nicely emphasized the height of the trees.

 

[D2Xs, AF-S 28-70/2.8, 1/400 @ f/8.0, ISO 100, tripod]

 

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Great control of light and good balance enhanced with the wide angle exhagerating the trees.

Lovely shot!

Congratulations and well deserved. This is another outstanding image from an outstanding photographer.

 

Honestly, this is undoubtedly the best non black and white shot of the Baobabs I've ever seen.

Excellent! Congratulations!

I think it's all very complimentary, but I can see what you mean about the perspective. The colours and tree placement works really well. I really wish the digital sensor on any camera wasnt so harsh with the sun, it's something I hate in my own shots. Its the only thing I like about film!

Phenomenal shot. Tricky exposure, but you nailed it.

 

Cheers,

Aaron

The human element is a very worthy addition that seems to add a surreal touch and the place itself is nothing short of a photographer's dream. You were rewarded with the patience and vision required for the shot and the final result is very dramatic. My only nit is the over exposed area. A soft neg film such as Portra would have been perfect.

Great image Marsel I like the mood in this one.......

 

Greetings Arjan

its great beautiful landscape . very well done . best regards <<>>

Fantastic image in every respect. Was it really published in NG?

 

I saw these types of trees on the "Planet Earth" blue ray DVD. I thought they were indigenous to Madagascar.

wow !!!

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