Sacred Buffalo
The Spirit of Nature29 total reviews
Comment from jani.man
This photo is so captivating, I'd like to paint it! Softening the "spikes" in the sky would make it totally realistic. The hues as perfection.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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This photo is so captivating, I'd like to paint it! Softening the "spikes" in the sky would make it totally realistic. The hues as perfection.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review ~ iPhone7
Comment from Monica Morrell
Wow! An amazing image with amazing detail. Excellent colors. I like your technique with the painted look. It definitely presents as a beautiful painting.
It is always such a pleasure to view your images. A virtual 10!
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Wow! An amazing image with amazing detail. Excellent colors. I like your technique with the painted look. It definitely presents as a beautiful painting.
It is always such a pleasure to view your images. A virtual 10!
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review Monica ~ Steve
Comment from MKFlood
driving thru the wildlife refuge one time in a fog i almost hit one of them. luckily i had a lil common sense of going slow in the fog. the bison just looked at me a slowly moved away. i was lucky not to piss it off..lol. cool capture. i like the colors that you brought out in the background. the angle of the shot of this bison is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity ius great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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driving thru the wildlife refuge one time in a fog i almost hit one of them. luckily i had a lil common sense of going slow in the fog. the bison just looked at me a slowly moved away. i was lucky not to piss it off..lol. cool capture. i like the colors that you brought out in the background. the angle of the shot of this bison is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity ius great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review Troop. I remember seeing these guys in the Wildlife Refuge ~ Top
Comment from supergold
a likely contest winner Steve; a great close up of this huge beast with outstanding sharp focus and details; I like how you changed the sky;
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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a likely contest winner Steve; a great close up of this huge beast with outstanding sharp focus and details; I like how you changed the sky;
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you Fred for your review and encouraging comments ~ Steve
Comment from avmurray
I especially like the close and personal approach, and also the way you have edited the sky. It makes for a fantastic looking background for this impressive looking Buffalo. He actually has a very kind look in his fase, and so peaceful while grassing.
The photo is also very sharp and it is indeed clear and well defined details to be seen in the face of the Buffalo. You have also managed to bring out so well the textures of the fur, and the exposure is perfect.
The tight cropping has worked well, and the animal has got a very good placement within the frame. A truly lovely and well taken photo Steve, and with a very good DOF. I wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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I especially like the close and personal approach, and also the way you have edited the sky. It makes for a fantastic looking background for this impressive looking Buffalo. He actually has a very kind look in his fase, and so peaceful while grassing.
The photo is also very sharp and it is indeed clear and well defined details to be seen in the face of the Buffalo. You have also managed to bring out so well the textures of the fur, and the exposure is perfect.
The tight cropping has worked well, and the animal has got a very good placement within the frame. A truly lovely and well taken photo Steve, and with a very good DOF. I wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much Annie for your wonderfully detailed and artistic review and comments. I'm glad you picked up on some of the details I worked on (textures of the fur, the face and the background sky).
This was a fun one to create and make it out of the ordinary. I Very much appreciate your More than Generous rating Annie. That is very encouraging ~ Steve
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You are more than welcome Steve.
Comment from Mr Jones
yes really well presented. like the north american indians who lived within the nature, wild, brutal yet free. this is such a magnificent beast. could be a new symbol of hope, as we face a mass extinction of almost every species, including our very selves.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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yes really well presented. like the north american indians who lived within the nature, wild, brutal yet free. this is such a magnificent beast. could be a new symbol of hope, as we face a mass extinction of almost every species, including our very selves.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thanks a lot MJ. Your comments are so timely. And unfortunately true. Glad you liked the photo.
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yes indeedy. god bless California and the Amazon but not those idiot climate change deniers (in charge of these respective countries).
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Cows are sacred in my country because every part of it is helpful to man. Actually we should consider all living beings sacred. This is a fine looking wild life shot. Overall very impressive. Good luck!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Cows are sacred in my country because every part of it is helpful to man. Actually we should consider all living beings sacred. This is a fine looking wild life shot. Overall very impressive. Good luck!
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much for your review.
Comment from eileen0204
Dude and you want me to give YOU lessons?!
This totally rocks BFF. This is one of my proud moments to say, Hey, I know that guy!
What an awesome job putting this together BFF.
I can give you two dimes for this one ;)
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Dude and you want me to give YOU lessons?!
This totally rocks BFF. This is one of my proud moments to say, Hey, I know that guy!
What an awesome job putting this together BFF.
I can give you two dimes for this one ;)
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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LOL Thank you so much BFF. Yes this was a fun one to play with.
One reviewer said that she hoped I didn't too close and used zoom to get the shot. I told her that I used my iPhone and that everything was going well until I tried to pet him for a selfie. (It ended badly and left a mark).
I so appreciate your extra sparkle BFF. Thank you, thank you ~ BFF
Comment from Artistsushma
Beautiful photo....seems like a painting....the composition is very good...I like the pattern of hair/fur on the buffalo...the sky is looking very dramatic and adding charm to the photo...focus and clarity is spot... overall very impressive...good luck for the contest
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Beautiful photo....seems like a painting....the composition is very good...I like the pattern of hair/fur on the buffalo...the sky is looking very dramatic and adding charm to the photo...focus and clarity is spot... overall very impressive...good luck for the contest
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you for your wonderful review ~ iPhone7
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Steve,
A beautiful picture of this Sacred Buffalo ? Bison his shaggy winter coat almost gone as it's summer coat appears under it. The sky behind appears to be in flames. It's a tragic that these magnificent animal that once roamed free across the plains are so reduced in numbers. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Steve,
A beautiful picture of this Sacred Buffalo ? Bison his shaggy winter coat almost gone as it's summer coat appears under it. The sky behind appears to be in flames. It's a tragic that these magnificent animal that once roamed free across the plains are so reduced in numbers. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much Susan for your review. Yellowstone has several big herds that are doing very well ~ Steve