I really would love to know what you guys think of this type of image - I don't know the correct 'term' but I call it a 'Living Landscape' because its half Wildlife and half Landscape. It is a type of image that I really like but have no idea what others think ???
Terry
Posted by Graham Bailey on August 20, 2006 at 5:21 PM
Hi Terry,
As a general rule I prefer animals in their natural environment, but many animals have become very accustomed to man, such as swans as in your image, and so showing the two together can be very effective. The only thing i don't like about your photo is that the swan is too close to the bottom of the frame and i would like to see more of the reflection. The red brick house is a little too dominating for me.
Thanks Graham, in this particular image I have the same reservations as you do, I will post another in a few days time and I will be interested to see if the same applies :)
I have no problem whatsoever with this style of image, pictures of fauna and flora showing the environment are always in demand...
I am not too happy with the composition here, the swan as you are aware is too low, but I do like the idea of the symmetry created by the house and swan.
Phil
Posted by Nigel Blake on August 21, 2006 at 4:29 AM
It's a nice idea that does not quite hit the button.....
For me the framing is too tight, there should be a little more space between the chimney and top of frame , and as already mentioned, the swan needs its whole reflection and some space below it to really work.
I think also if you are showing the swan in its environment then the swan must be the key point of focus leaving the surroundings slightly softer, or you need a smaller aperture to increase DOF.
Posted by David Kjaer on August 21, 2006 at 10:38 AM
Hi Terry
I really like the image and what you are trying to achieve. I agree with Nigel re the crop and just wish the Swan had a little more 'pop'
Thanks Phil, Nigel, David, your comments are much appreciated. As I said above I will post another 'Living Landscape' in a few days time which I hope overcomes most of the points raised and I will be very interested in your opinions again :)
Terry
Posted by Graeme Lee on August 21, 2006 at 3:07 PM
Hi Terry. Is this in Norfolk?
Some interesting opinions given on this shot, so I'll leave to them. Very nice idea.
No problem with this sort of image being posted at all. It's pretty much a natural environment for swans anyway .
I would have liked the Swan to be the focal point though - it looks from here as if the camera focused more towards the buildings rather than the birds.
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9 repliesI really would love to know what you guys think of this type of image - I don't know the correct 'term' but I call it a 'Living Landscape' because its half Wildlife and half Landscape. It is a type of image that I really like but have no idea what others think ???
Terry
As a general rule I prefer animals in their natural environment, but many animals have become very accustomed to man, such as swans as in your image, and so showing the two together can be very effective. The only thing i don't like about your photo is that the swan is too close to the bottom of the frame and i would like to see more of the reflection. The red brick house is a little too dominating for me.
Graham
Terry
I am not too happy with the composition here, the swan as you are aware is too low, but I do like the idea of the symmetry created by the house and swan.
Phil
For me the framing is too tight, there should be a little more space between the chimney and top of frame , and as already mentioned, the swan needs its whole reflection and some space below it to really work.
I think also if you are showing the swan in its environment then the swan must be the key point of focus leaving the surroundings slightly softer, or you need a smaller aperture to increase DOF.
I really like the image and what you are trying to achieve. I agree with Nigel re the crop and just wish the Swan had a little more 'pop'
David
Terry
Some interesting opinions given on this shot, so I'll leave to them. Very nice idea.
Graeme
Terry
No problem with this sort of image being posted at all. It's pretty much a natural environment for swans anyway
I would have liked the Swan to be the focal point though - it looks from here as if the camera focused more towards the buildings rather than the birds.