High Key Alligator

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 15, 20187,143 views3 comments

I see high key work done in other galleries, but none in wildlife. I'm not sure of the reason, and I hate to be first, but I liked the look and feel of this, so without apology, here goes. I welcome any comments and critiques. Please be sure to check the large image for quality and presence.

Camera Info:   Nikon D500, HH, braced in SUV window
Lens:   VR 300mm f/4E
Focal Length:   300mm
Focus Mode:   AF-C
AF-Area Mode:   Dynamic, 25 points
VR:   ON
Aperture:   f/6.3
Shutter Speed:   1/1250s
Exposure Mode:   Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.:   0EV
Metering:   Spot
ISO Sensitivity:   ISO 1000
Full frame
PP in LR/PS CC 2018, Camera Raw and Topaz filters, TK sharpen for web

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on August 16, 2018 at 3:40 PM

I think it works quite well, Phillip! It certainly makes it all about the alligator. The good thing is that you still have nice clarity and detail on the subject. The only thing I would suggest would be to crop some off the top. There's some dead space up there plus a more panoramic frame would match the alligator better.

Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Sandor on August 20, 2018 at 1:21 PM

Phil: I like the out of the box thinking. The high key treatment (especially when viewed large) gives the animal a metallic appearance and makes it menacing. Congrats! Richard

Registered on January 12, 2014, 453 Posts, 1625 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 25, 2018 at 9:29 PM

Reminds me of one of our cats hiding under a newspaper with her butt sticking out. "You can't see me..." Excellent composition and detail in the alligator. I like the silver sheen water.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments