Saw this opportunity whilst down on the coast at the weekend, but just can't make my mind up whether the image works for others... Me, I am quite fond of the graphical content with the streching Tern adding the wildlife interest...
The crop is as far as I am prepared to go (it was a long way out and I am amazed at the amount of detail held considering the sea mist on that morning, the wind turbines just beyond are completely shrouded) and the composition was arrived at simply by placing the Tern on the upper right hand intersection of thirds.
Where better to get other opinions.... all appreciated good or bad.
BTW, 20D, 400/2.8 + 1.4, ISO200 f/8 forgot to note the Tv before saving for the web, groundpod, BibblePro + CS2.
Oh if anyone suggests cleaning up the p^* on the buoy the heavy mob will be round to see you.
Other than cropping about 1cm of the bottom don't touch it as I think its excellent and refreshing. The lack of a definative horizon is a real bonus as it removes any distraction from the buoy and tern.
Posted by Andrew Forsyth on September 14, 2006 at 4:32 AM
Hi Phil,
Needs to be much tighter for me, this would make for a stronger graphic and better connection with the tern.
Hope that helps
A
Posted by Andrew Stagg on September 14, 2006 at 4:57 AM
I have to disagree with cropping the image, the sense of space really works for me. Great image Phil, I would be proud of that one.
Hi Phil, I personally like the limited colours (mainly blue and yellow) and the lack of an horizon, but I find I am really looking hard at the bird to see its detail therefore I think the bird is a little too small. I think my reservation may be due to the size it has to be for NPN, so I think it may well work for me if printed 10x8 or bigger when the bird would be more viewable
Terry
Posted by Vincent Jones on September 14, 2006 at 5:54 AM
I like this a lot Phil, loads of space, great colour & with regards to the Tern, I think your eyes are drawn to him/her. A slight head turn would of been better,
Brilliantly captured IMO
Posted by Philip Kirkham on September 14, 2006 at 6:57 AM
Hello Phil
It looks like you have got 2 camps here and I'm afraid I'm with the "bit too small" ; However, as was said, it probably works as a bigger print.
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by Gavin Law on September 14, 2006 at 8:09 AM
Hi Phil,
I'm in the like it pretty much as it is camp, although I would crop a bit more at the bottom as Tom says. I also like that the tern is stretching, adds a bit more than it just being sat there.
Gavin
Posted by Dave Courtenay on September 14, 2006 at 8:41 AM
The buoy certainly gives impact-a head turn would be nice abd the amount of crap on the buoy shows its well used
Posted by Antony on September 14, 2006 at 10:42 AM
Hi Phil
I like it just the way it is. I would be pleased to have a print like that in my collection.
Regards
Antony
Posted by Paul Marshall on September 14, 2006 at 11:53 AM
Hi Phil
Love the shot. Great vision.
I think the tern is a Sandwich Tern though not a Common Tern. General colouration, size and structure as well as head plumage all point to this species. In fact I think your shot is so sharp and well exposed I can see the pale tip to the bill!
Phil,
I think it is a cracking shot and one that makes a change from the "usual".
Nicely seen and captured....now if you just cloned out some of the whitewash
Posted by Alan Woolnough on September 14, 2006 at 1:58 PM
A striking image Phil!!
Well seen and well timed
Alan
Posted by David Kjaer on September 14, 2006 at 4:22 PM
Hi Phil
I really like it as posted, agree with Tom re 'the lack of a difinative horizon' plus the colours, lighting and the Sandwich Tern's pose help make this a very strong and pleasing image!
Cheers all, your input is greatly appreciated, sometimes it is useful to get others opinions.... definately joining my keepers....
Oh and Sandwich Tern it is, (must ID properly in future )
All the very best
Phil
Posted by Dave Thomas on September 15, 2006 at 9:17 AM
Great image Phil, I have to side with Tom and Gavin though in cropping a small amount off the bottom.
A fun title for it might be "Turn 8".
Dave
Posted by Nigel Blake on September 16, 2006 at 9:34 AM
I like this just as it is, but I also think that a vertical crop of just the Tern on the buoy would work equally as well, great bold colours however its cropped, very nice.
Posted by Rene de Heer on September 17, 2006 at 6:13 AM
I like it a lot , i agree about the a bit of a crop from the bottom.
Rene de Heer
Posted by Justin on September 18, 2006 at 11:50 AM
Hi Phil,
Yep,works for me too.
Great combination of contrasting colour and as already mentioned by Tom the lack of a distinct horizon works really well.
Discussion
18 repliesOr Common Tern on a Buoy way out at Sea...
Not my usual style, so I am all at sea here
Saw this opportunity whilst down on the coast at the weekend, but just can't make my mind up whether the image works for others... Me, I am quite fond of the graphical content with the streching Tern adding the wildlife interest...
The crop is as far as I am prepared to go (it was a long way out and I am amazed at the amount of detail held considering the sea mist on that morning, the wind turbines just beyond are completely shrouded) and the composition was arrived at simply by placing the Tern on the upper right hand intersection of thirds.
Where better to get other opinions.... all appreciated good or bad.
BTW, 20D, 400/2.8 + 1.4, ISO200 f/8 forgot to note the Tv before saving for the web, groundpod, BibblePro + CS2.
Oh if anyone suggests cleaning up the p^* on the buoy the heavy mob will be round to see you.
All the best
Phil
Needs to be much tighter for me, this would make for a stronger graphic and better connection with the tern.
Hope that helps
A
Andrew
Terry
Brilliantly captured IMO
It looks like you have got 2 camps here and I'm afraid I'm with the "bit too small" ; However, as was said, it probably works as a bigger print.
Best wishes
Phil
I'm in the like it pretty much as it is camp, although I would crop a bit more at the bottom as Tom says. I also like that the tern is stretching, adds a bit more than it just being sat there.
Gavin
I like it just the way it is. I would be pleased to have a print like that in my collection.
Regards
Antony
Love the shot. Great vision.
I think the tern is a Sandwich Tern though not a Common Tern. General colouration, size and structure as well as head plumage all point to this species. In fact I think your shot is so sharp and well exposed I can see the pale tip to the bill!
Best wishes
Paul
I think it is a cracking shot and one that makes a change from the "usual".
Nicely seen and captured....now if you just cloned out some of the whitewash
Well seen and well timed
Alan
I really like it as posted, agree with Tom re 'the lack of a difinative horizon' plus the colours, lighting and the Sandwich Tern's pose help make this a very strong and pleasing image!
David
Oh and Sandwich Tern it is, (must ID properly in future
All the very best
Phil
A fun title for it might be "Turn 8".
Dave
Rene de Heer
Yep,works for me too.
Great combination of contrasting colour and as already mentioned by Tom the lack of a distinct horizon works really well.