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Richmond Stag

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Posted by William Jewsbury on October 9, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Richmond Stag
Had a fantastic morning at Richmond Park this morning. Hope everyone on Saturday has a great day, sorry I can't be there but work calls.
Does this composition work? Couldn't decide how to frame him to get the full spread of his antlers.

EOS 40D, EF 500 IS, 1/250 at F/8 +2/3 EV.
LR2 & resized & sharpened CS3
Full Frame
Posted by John Robinson on October 9, 2008 at 1:02 PM
Great head shot William. ! and a nice 14 by the look of it.
I reckon it would have more impact with a tighter crop but I don't think it would work as the animals back is in the way.
Good though.
Cheers
John
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 9, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Nicely caught William. Think the crop as is works ok - his body on the right means it doesn't feel too central. Suppose you could try adding some canvas to the left hand side if desired? :smile:
Posted by Dawn Monrose on October 10, 2008 at 5:27 AM
Nice! I think the composition works, the central position of the antlers with light background highlights them well.