Africa - High Key Photography

A high-key image is the product of a photographic technique that creates a certain impact. The shot is usually over-exposed in bright light conditions to create an image that accentuates the balance of light between subject and the background. The idea is to preserve detail and dark tones in the subject whilst nearly or totally overexposing (blowing out) much of the background. In this collection of high-key images, the wildlife shots were taken mostly around midday and early afternoon when the sunlight was intense, with a featureless background or sky serving as a backdrop.