Flamingos are always a challenge in my experience. Firstly, getting close enough for a shot is always a challenge, and secondly, trying to find an engaging composition among all those legs, necks and bills, is a challenge. You definitely succeeded well enough in the first respect, Mike, but the birds haven't done you any favours in trying to find a pleasing or engaging composition.
I'm also a little uncomfortable with the 4x3 format of the Olympus, probably because I'm so accustomed to a 3x2 35mm format. I would therefore be inclined to crop it back to 3x2 and to loose some of the water in the f/g. Others may disagree.
I like this Mike, I think the legs at all angles really add something here. I agree that perhaps a little off the bottom would improve it a little and slightly more dof so all the birds are sharp
Agree with Phil, regarding the 4x3 in this particular shot, although i think the oly format is particulary well suited to portrait orientaion shooting {as is 645}.
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3 repliesI'm also a little uncomfortable with the 4x3 format of the Olympus, probably because I'm so accustomed to a 3x2 35mm format. I would therefore be inclined to crop it back to 3x2 and to loose some of the water in the f/g. Others may disagree.
Terry
Agree with Phil, regarding the 4x3 in this particular shot, although i think the oly format is particulary well suited to portrait orientaion shooting {as is 645}.
Alan