Posted by Paula Graham on December 9, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Only just got round to processing this one. I have a lot on and am also getting used to a new LCD monitor, wow, how difficult that is!
Wonder if the shot is any good or too ordinary. I see such beautiful stag shots on the forum that mine looks a bit tame to me.
D2x, 200-400, Iso 200, 1/180 F/4.5. Tripod
Raw, PS CS3
Not too ordinary for me at all, in fact I think it's very nice indeed, especially with the line of colourful autuminal leaves at the top of the frame, which add an extra dimension.
Looks to have an almost dream-like quality to it, as if a soft-focus filter or similar effect has been used.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on December 9, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Agree with Justins comments-lovely soft lighting and autumn colours make this very unordinary
Dave
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 9, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Hi Paula,
Lovely image , I agree with the above comments , it really does have a dream like quality to it .
Regards
Andy...
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 9, 2007 at 1:10 PM
Yes its got that early morning look to it Paula presumably with the sunlight just breaking through. It makes it just a little bit different.
Gorgeous image Paula, only minor nit is that I would like a bit more room for the virtual legs...
but the overall look is really really nice....
Posted by eric weight on December 9, 2007 at 4:18 PM
Hello Paula,
Moody image - I really like the look on his face as though he is just enjoying that bit of sun on the back of his neck after a cool night. A really lovely picture. I used to live near Richmond park and I am beginning to wish I still did.
Posted by Ian Andrews on December 10, 2007 at 3:23 AM
Hello Paula,
Yes, a pleasant image, but the reason it doesn't have the impact you'd like is perhaps caused by the high contrast of the branches/leaves above the animal. Perhaps you could increase selectively the contrast on the stag while knocking back that on the leaves. Just enough to make the stag stand out as much as the leaves. Nice comp.
Ian
Posted by John Chapman on December 10, 2007 at 5:51 AM
Very nice indeed Paula I love the colours.
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 10, 2007 at 7:13 AM
Missed this post Paula - lovely image
I particularly like the subtle mist - very atmospheric
Posted by John Varley on December 10, 2007 at 5:55 PM
Very good Paula - the slight mistiness gives it in an unusual ethereal quality. Ideally a bit more room for the virtual legs.
Discussion
10 repliesWonder if the shot is any good or too ordinary. I see such beautiful stag shots on the forum that mine looks a bit tame to me.
D2x, 200-400, Iso 200, 1/180 F/4.5. Tripod
Raw, PS CS3
Not too ordinary for me at all, in fact I think it's very nice indeed, especially with the line of colourful autuminal leaves at the top of the frame, which add an extra dimension.
Looks to have an almost dream-like quality to it, as if a soft-focus filter or similar effect has been used.
Dave
Lovely image , I agree with the above comments , it really does have a dream like quality to it .
Regards
Andy...
Major.
but the overall look is really really nice....
Moody image - I really like the look on his face as though he is just enjoying that bit of sun on the back of his neck after a cool night. A really lovely picture. I used to live near Richmond park and I am beginning to wish I still did.
Yes, a pleasant image, but the reason it doesn't have the impact you'd like is perhaps caused by the high contrast of the branches/leaves above the animal. Perhaps you could increase selectively the contrast on the stag while knocking back that on the leaves. Just enough to make the stag stand out as much as the leaves. Nice comp.
Ian
John
Aberdeen
I particularly like the subtle mist - very atmospheric