Masai Warrior No.2
Feb 2, 2013 00:30:53 #
Tried to make this look like one of those 19th century explorer type photos. Suspect I have a lot to learn in PP.
145mm, f/4.5, 1/250 Sec, Kenya Jun 2005.
Feb 2, 2013 02:58:57 #
Feb 2, 2013 05:33:36 #
Feb 2, 2013 06:07:54 #
Oh I don't know whether you have a lot to learn my friend, it looks just fine to me. Better in fact - marvelous.
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zneb240 wrote:
Tried to make this look like one of those 19th century explorer type photos. Suspect I have a lot to learn in PP.
:thumbup:
Feb 2, 2013 14:18:41 #
zneb240 wrote:
Tried to make this look like one of those 19th century explorer type photos. Suspect I have a lot to learn in PP.
I like it, he is a handsome model.
Feb 3, 2013 09:49:23 #
Feb 3, 2013 10:11:25 #
Feb 3, 2013 14:41:58 #
Works for me. I was wondering what you said, tho', about the "natural ornaments". What were they made of, shells?
Feb 3, 2013 18:14:30 #
Stunning shot and you succeeded in your effort. It's also taken with great sensitivity--you could tell by the Warrior's reaction to the lens. Congratulations!
Feb 3, 2013 20:19:21 #
carlysue wrote:
Works for me. I was wondering what you said, tho', about the "natural ornaments". What were they made of, shells?
Thank you carlysue. Natural materials used where things readily found in the environment. Popular were shells (both from the sea and from huge land snails), polished pieces of bone, animal hair (particularly the very coarse hair from the tip of the elephant's tail), ivory, animal teeth and pieces of metal from Arab traders and early European explorers. Anything a little unusual, colourful or different was prized...I've even seen bits from a very old wind-up gramophone. Many of these objects where woven into the hair or strung on string made from animal hair or various types of coarse vegetation. I've been fortunate to see some of these priceless artifacts in a small museum in Nairobi and in private collections. :-P
Feb 3, 2013 20:22:03 #
Feb 3, 2013 21:47:26 #
This is quite good. Different from the current Nat Geo of the first shot, but yes, does sort of remind me of those old old shots. Very nicely done.
Feb 4, 2013 06:22:10 #
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zneb240 wrote:
Tried to make this look like one of those 19th century explorer type photos. Suspect I have a lot to learn in PP.
mission acomplished :thumbup:
Feb 5, 2013 21:39:43 #
Feb 5, 2013 21:58:54 #
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