Yellowstone Grd Squirrel

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 10, 2016128 views5 comments

This cute guy was very cooperative. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2015.5) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f6.3
1/160s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 250

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 11, 2016 at 5:27 AM

Jerry,
If your ethics allow I would definitely consider "removing" the two bits of white grass.
Great image devil

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on October 11, 2016 at 7:18 PM

Hi Jerry,

I agree with Ken and if you so desire, removing those grass stems will improve the comp. I also like the vertical composition and sharpness of this cutie..............................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 12, 2016 at 11:12 AM

This is a cute chipmunk Jerry. Nice clean shot with great detail. I agree that it would be nice to clone out the two grass stems.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by David Bogener on October 13, 2016 at 5:31 PM

Nice soft light and I like the soft pastel colors in the background. Another vote for removing the grass stem directly behind the head of this chipmunk.

Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on October 21, 2016 at 4:21 PM

Hey Jerry,

I always shots of these little guys. I agree with the others that the "spear" going into the chipmunk's head (BTW...it's a chipmunk, not a ground squirrel) is a bit problematic to the image! enlightened

I like the overall composition and especially the fact that you went vertical here. I'm not sure you need the space below the log the subject is on. And...I do wonder if the exposure on the log itself can be "tamed down" a little (and if more detail can be gleaned from that via removal of highlights).

Cheers...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments