The Winner Takes It All...

Nandakumar, I would say that you should correct a little chromatic aberration on the left bull's leg and that maybe youl should consider increasing the light a bit to bring more details, but forget it!! This is a terrific shot! A shot that few people in the world will have a chance to make. If you know that guy, tell him that he showed us the real meaning of craziness!!!! Thanks for sharing this!

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Originally Posted by Dave Humphries

How did I miss this?

Great capture Nandakumar,

I looked at the EXIF out of curiosity (we have too many cats anyway and won't miss one);
Canon 400D at 228mm, 1/1000s, f6.3, iso400. Good choices there!

If I have one minor suggestion; it would be that if I were cropping this;
I'd take a little more off the bottom edge, to get the subject a bit lower in the frame.
I'd choose to slice just above the bright bar of reflected sky that extends across most of the frame, the lowest 55 - 60 pixels of the 1:1 view here.

Cheers,

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thank you very much for your kind words; i feel your suggestions would work; thank you once again :D

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Originally Posted by Sabemajeen

Nandakumar, what a tremendous shot. It looks like the fellow is water skiing in the waterway, and maybe he is doing that. Terrific to catch such action in all three subjects. Well done!

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Thank you very much sir; yes it is a great subject to view and capture :D

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Originally Posted by Panama Hat

Nandakumar,
Your photo is fantastic. As Jerry said (and I agree): "This is The National Geographic photo!".:)
This buffalo jet ski is a sport in India? What is the name of this sport?;)
If you can, take and share more photos!
Congratulations,
Antonio.

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Thank you very much Antonio; yes this is common in Kerala, but only on a certain period of year, post harvesting; Actually the game was legally banned by central government of India; but under special request from States permission was availed for some states provided the animals are not tortured for a victory.... and the place is will be marooned by photgraphers from all part of the state; blessed the ones who get vantage positions. i took them a few years back; i want to take some more, if possible this year....
By the way locally it is called :"Kaala pootte" or "Kannu pootte"(please don't try pronouncing it) :lol:

Regards :D

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Originally Posted by Otavio

Nandakumar, I would say that you should correct a little chromatic aberration on the left bull's leg and that maybe youl should consider increasing the light a bit to bring more details, but forget it!! This is a terrific shot! A shot that few people in the world will have a chance to make. If you know that guy, tell him that he showed us the real meaning of craziness!!!! Thanks for sharing this!

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Thank you Otavio, very much indeed; my processing is always problematic; that is why i prefer it to the least; i know what you said are true, though...
Thank you once again :D
Convey regards to Victor ;)

I am posting one more took on that time...
Please comment upon it :)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/...91120edd_b.jpg

Hi Nandakumar,

I think the first image is better; a clearer view of the left (as we look) beast and 'rider', I suspect the difference is all down to the 'luck' of the timing of the stride and the splash.

Thank you Dave; probably more clarity and vigor is seen in first
Regards :D

Nandakumar,
The second picture is also very good, but the first is better.
Besides sharper, the first photo shows more vigor (the first takes it all).
Interesting: In both photos, the buffalo that is on right side of conductor is much stronger than the other. This is deliberate or coincidence?
Thanks for sharing!
Antonio.

Thank you Very much Antonio..... Generally buffaloes here grow heavier than oxen, but their heights are low
Regards :D

Let me add one more please...this one in B&W; please lemme kno' ;)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/...206df3e5_b.jpg

Regards :D

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Originally Posted by Wavelength

Let me add one more please...this one in B&W; please lemme kno' ;)

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That's not bad either, probably between the first two; good action - but I'd like a closer crop/bigger version and you might usefully raise the shadows a bit.

Hope that helps,

Very nice.

I like the color closeup the best. Really cool shot.

Karm

1st image is the best for me. All I can say is WOW, I love this image. Thank you for sharing!

Brilliant shot & timing. i’d like to see british farmers doing the same ;) stunning shot Nandakumar . . .

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Originally Posted by Dave Humphries

That's not bad either, probably between the first two; good action - but I'd like a closer crop/bigger version and you might usefully raise the shadows a bit.

Hope that helps,

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Thank you very much sir; i will work on contrast :D

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Originally Posted by Shadowman

Very nice.

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Thank you very much; you are Light man indeed ;)

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Originally Posted by Karm Redland

I like the color closeup the best. Really cool shot.

Karm

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Thank you Karm sir indeed :)

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Originally Posted by flyingSquirrel

1st image is the best for me. All I can say is WOW, I love this image. Thank you for sharing!

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Thanking you very much for that WOW
Regards :D