The Tusker

The Tusker (Copyright (cc) B Kahuna 2008)

YALA NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka -- A tusker (Elephas maximus) found in a clearing turns to look at our jeep before continuing on its way.

Captured on 23^rd August 2008 using a Canon EOS 30D (EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III) on aperture priority (f/4.0) and ISO 1600. The focal length was set to 75mm and the enhanced contrast was achieved by setting the Picture Style to Clear. 

Playing Chess on the Nile

Playing Chess on the Nile (Copyright (cc) 2008 B Kahuna)

LUXOR, Egypt -- A game of chess played between Kahuna and the Baron in the lounge of a cruise ship on the Nile illustrates the disturbingly narrow depth of field possible with Canon's highly non-bogus EF 50mm 1:1.8 II prime lens. The Baron won the game by means of surreptitiously retiring his opponent's pieces from the board while Kahuna was otherwise occupied with His camera.

Captured in sepia on 3^rd November 2007 with a Canon EOS 30D on aperture priority (f/1.8 in all but the last photograph, which is at f/2.0). 

A Rose in Ella

A Rose in Ella (Copyright (cc) 2008 B Kahuna)

ELLA, Sri Lanka -- A species of Rose encountered in the garden of Ambiente in Ella. At an elevation of more than 3,300 feet, Ella has been likened by the Rough Guide to the closest thing to an English country village you'll find in Sri Lanka.

Captured on 19^th March 2008 with a Canon EOS 30D on aperture priority (f/5.6) and a resultant shutter speed of 1/125^th of a second. The enhanced contrast was achieved by setting the Picture Style to Clear. 

The Paws of Teddy

The Paws of Teddy (Copyright © 2008 B Kahuna)

DIYALUMA FALLS, Sri Lanka -- The Paws of Teddy, widely reputed to be up to no good, are seen here adjusting their owner's Canon EOS 400D, opposite the Diyaluma Falls.

Captured in sepia on 18^th March 2008 using a Canon EOS 30D (EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 II) on aperture priority (f/5.6) and a resultant shutter speed of 1/200^th of a second.