honorable mention
Prashant Chacko Preeti John united arab emiratesPhoto © Preeti and Prashant Chacko
title
Hallelujah!
While photographing this scene, we positioned ourselves in a way that we were fairly low down compared to the giraffes, enabling a nice low angle which always enhances this kind of shot because it keeps the horizon line low in the frame. We chose to crop the image vertically to accentuate the vertical lines of the mother giraffe, while keeping in mind a visual balance between the band of cloud and the band of grass. In processing it, we aimed for a softer and mildly contrasting fine-art feel, to capture the dreamy, wind-blown and optimistic feel of the moment.
We have travelled extensively in Africa and to a limited degree in India for our photography.
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entry description
Three ox-peckers fly up, seemingly singing ‘Hallelujah!’, when a two-week old giraffe calf and its mother are re-united after a brief spell apart. .While photographing this scene, we positioned ourselves in a way that we were fairly low down compared to the giraffes, enabling a nice low angle which always enhances this kind of shot because it keeps the horizon line low in the frame. We chose to crop the image vertically to accentuate the vertical lines of the mother giraffe, while keeping in mind a visual balance between the band of cloud and the band of grass. In processing it, we aimed for a softer and mildly contrasting fine-art feel, to capture the dreamy, wind-blown and optimistic feel of the moment.
about the photographer
We are Preeti and Prashant Chacko, an amateur photographer couple with a passion for the wild, based in Dubai. Photographing the earth's wild spaces fills us with joy, awe and endless positive emotion. We hope to kindle that spirit in others through our photos.We have travelled extensively in Africa and to a limited degree in India for our photography.
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