Sunset Zebra by Will Burrard-Lucas

Friday, 16th May 2008

Sunset Zebra

by Will Burrard-Lucas

A young zebra backlit by the setting African sun. Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Equipment: Canon EOS 1D Mk III

Will Burrard-Lucas

I am a keen travel photographer… I particularly enjoy wildlife photography.

www.willbl.com

19 Comments

yasmin Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 1:51 am
excellent shot! very well done with the lighting and angle position!!
janet Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 4:10 am
magnificent!!
Stormygirl Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 5:47 am
A real beauty. Exposed perfectly! he positively glows.
Jabi Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 6:57 am
beautiful.. you can actually feel the warmth of the setting sun
Anurag Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Which Lens are you using?
Pauline Jones Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 8:05 am
You have the lighting just right; well done
Malta Photography Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 9:32 am
I am sorry but I cannot agree with you guys. There is too much light in my opinion even though the zebra has a nice effect on it. The sun was exactly opposite the lens and flaring is very evident. However i am sure this is a one time shot and like the natural side of it.
Renee Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Very stunning shot! Like it alot!
Kirk Jordan Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
the light in this picture makes it feel like the dawn of creation.
John le'flock Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I really like the way the light makes the zebra and orange color. Nice shot!
Tom Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Looks like flare and loss of contrast.
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Those of you who criticized the flare effect are missing the point. This photo presents the emotion and feeling to the viewer–not just another calendar photo of a zebra. I think it’s perfect! I may never get to Africa, but pictures like this help me feel the sun on my face, hear the insects, birds, and animals, and even smell the air heavy with animal musk. Thank you, Will!
jc Says:
May 18th, 2008 at 2:25 am
cool photo, but I have to disagree with most and say that the lighting takes away with the photo. i want to see the bright white and contrasting black of the young zebra and the orange glow takes away. still a cool shot tho.
David Doe Says:
May 18th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Yes!!! Always a good time of day to take a picture.
What a mood setting.
Photo Buffet Says:
May 19th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
I agree re. the flare. It’s not about too much light; it’s about the moment. It might not stand up to the usual standards of perfection, but if I were in Africa and had an opportunity like this wander past, I would have pressed my shutter without much thought to any of the technical aspects.

This image made me think of Creation.
a. Says:
May 28th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
So cute! Very moving.
Holly Says:
June 6th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I think the comparison to a moment of Creation is spot on. The backlit glow as well as the haze creates an almost mystical appearance to the zebra as he moves through the frame. It has an ethereal quality and an artistic sensibility which sets it quite apart from what one usually expects. Lovely work Will!!
mike Says:
March 15th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I fed a zebra. They are very friendly animals.
su Says:
May 16th, 2009 at 8:51 am
I love the subtleness of this shot. congrats.