I'm not too keen on this one Tom if I'm honest, primarily because of the background which I find just a little too distracting with those vertical white areas.
You're previous one would be a very,very hard act to follow.
The pale vertical lines on the BG take a lot of the "edge" off what is basically a fine image, the pose shape and placement of the Puffin is spot-on though!
Nick, I'll check when at home but there is virtually no sharpening applied. Levels have been set but by the black, mid, and white then backed off slightly point rather than simply sliding the levels arrows.
What is worth noting is that the reason I liked the image was is verticle lines giving a high/depth aspect to the environment as the puffin tracked horizontally across the cliff. I suppose it is one of those images that envokes an emotional response from the photographer as they were there, but the physical image devoid from that context simply does not convey that emotion/response enough and as such fails. Hey ho back to the drawing-board.
I can well understand where you are coming from re the vertical lines Tom but perhaps because of the distractions they cause it might be better to use a slower shutter speed and blur the edge of the wings to give that sense of movement..
Excellent position caught Tom, and your re-calibration tweak has done the trick!!
Agree with previous comments regarding the vertical lines, although your reply makes perfect sense, as seen from your {the photographer's} point of view .
I'm going to disagree, the background for me is fine, its something different and the puffin pops out so well that my eyes are still drawn to it despite the pale stripes
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8 repliesThis is shooting against an opposite cliff from a outcrop. The sun was low and directly behind.
HH/300mm
1600'/F5/400asa
Normal PS.
the Puffin stands out very powerful,
the BG is a bit troubled, I like the composition.
Altogether a fine post.
Greetings
Bertl
You're previous one would be a very,very hard act to follow.
What is worth noting is that the reason I liked the image was is verticle lines giving a high/depth aspect to the environment as the puffin tracked horizontally across the cliff. I suppose it is one of those images that envokes an emotional response from the photographer as they were there, but the physical image devoid from that context simply does not convey that emotion/response enough and as such fails. Hey ho back to the drawing-board.
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Agree with previous comments regarding the vertical lines, although your reply makes perfect sense, as seen from your {the photographer's} point of view .
Alan