Animals in B/W for ZOO contest (10 img)

[Richard Smals]

These where made for a zoo contest. The images are processed so they have the same look and feel although they are different in nature.

The panther image has awarded with best of show.

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Photoshop version (combination of two images)
Awarded with best edit.

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[wadam]

These are excellent. Beautiful conversions. I especially like 1, 4, and 5 for their drama.

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[anotherbadone]

i think maybe some of the best b/w i have seen in 30 years of photograpy

 

[areidjr]

Excellent shots and B/W conversions. That cow has a sort of "deer in the headlights" look to it.
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[dportal]

i take my hat off and bow. Really truly stunning, Richard.

What lens were these shot with? What was the set up?

dp

 

[Russell Evans]

Very well done. Not surprising that you took the top spots. I really like the cow!

Thank you
Russell

 

[Lacerta]

Wow! Great images, I like especially that lemur (#7)
Do you sell prints?

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[Dave Deacon]

Impressive stuff.

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[rzarbo]

Wow! Your photos always amaze me. I love them all but the cow is priceless! You took a shot of a horse from a similar angle not long ago, didn't you? I would love to see a shot of YOU getting the shot. LOL

Thank you so much for posting these.
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[cheddargav]

I won't be the last person to echo the sentiments of everyone else, truly stunning work!
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[Lance B]

I can see why you won the award for the Leopard shot. Quite extraordinary to say the least!

They are all exceptional. Every one is superb!
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[jonska]

Absolutely superb shots! They are also all good for different reasons, which is amazing for a series of B/W shots. This means I have no way of picking a "best". I do agree that the expression on the cow's face is priceless.

One stupid question: is the shot of the dolphins and the moon some sort of composite or what?
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[C Gunn]

These where made for a zoo contest. The images are processed so they
have the same look and feel although they are different in nature.

I'm not a big fan of B&W, but these are great!

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[sentro]

These where made for a zoo contest. The images are processed so they
have the same look and feel although they are different in nature.

The panther image has awarded with best of show.

[1]



Photoshop version (combination of two images)
Awarded with best edit.

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Wow...i would never thought B&W animal pics can look sooo darn good.....I have to try that too.

 

[Luc Benac]

One word - impressive.
The quality of the shot and the post processing are very smooth....

While the leopard is majestic, I also like the dromedary and the cow for their fun factor.

Cheers,

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[JeffGoran]

congratilations, they are very very nice and the PP is really well done
(I'm just not in love with the grey border)

 

[LaRee]

Outstanding images Richard. But I must say the cow is my absolute favorite! Thank you for sharing your excellent work here.
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[Richard Smals]

i answer later. I have some deadlines coming up.

Much appreciated all those wonderful comments.

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[mhc_99]

Wow! I love B&W and these are wonderful. The leopard photo--best in show indeed!

Do you do all your PP in Lightroom?

Marion

 

[Kyle Logan]

Truly inspirational conversions.
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