Another Red Deer image I am afraid but this time the sometimes forgotten hinds. I really like the glistening highlights but I am not a hundred percent sure that the image as a whole works, and so would really appreciate any opinions and comments.
EOS 40D, EF 500 F/4 IS, ISO 400, F/5.6 @ 1/640
Full Frame
LR2 & CS3 to resize and sharpen
Posted by John Robinson on October 13, 2008 at 5:34 PM
It works absolutely fine, in my humble opinion.
Wonderful use of the subject being attracted by something apart from the photographer for a change !
I love this ,having been involved with deer for most of my working life and it brings back many happy memories of long stalks. .
Great picture
Cheers
JR
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 13, 2008 at 5:38 PM
I think compositionally it works well William - though if the mature hind was on the right and the yearling in the centre it would be perfect
The only real nit I have is that you've not got room for the 'virtual' feet - you are just that bit too close - a permanent problem for big prime users.
Nice image though - nice light, nice atmosphere and perfect exposure
Posted by Simon Litten on October 13, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Do agree about the positioning, but not a lot you could have done... a very nice image full of atmosphere and you are right the hinds often get ignored.
Posted by Dave Sewell on October 14, 2008 at 3:53 AM
Also agree about the proximity. I think a shot like this works much better with lots more environment. However given the restrictions of a big lens you can't do a right lot about that! It's still a fabulous shot and the dew and cobwebs on the grass are great.
Dave
Posted by Brett Lewis on October 14, 2008 at 6:38 AM
Despite the tightness of the framing it has lots going on and makes for a wonderful environmental shot giving lots of atmosphere of a cold, damp autumnal morning. The light in all the dew and webs as well as the chilled colouring just makes it. Well done for taking the time..
Brett.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on October 14, 2008 at 6:43 AM
I like it! Lovely soft colours and very atmospheric.
Posted by Fran French on October 14, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Works well for me apart from the positioning in the frame as has already been mentioned. Very nice atmosphere and detail. Love the light and dew on the grass.
Regards,
Fran
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 16, 2008 at 7:28 AM
Really nice pose of the hinds and yes, the highlights look good to me too. Just wonder if the deer are a little dark and whether bringing them up a bit may be worth a go?
Posted by David Kjaer on October 16, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Maybe a tad tight top and bottom but the rest of the image is wonderful and full of atmosphere!
Discussion
11 repliesEOS 40D, EF 500 F/4 IS, ISO 400, F/5.6 @ 1/640
Full Frame
LR2 & CS3 to resize and sharpen
Wonderful use of the subject being attracted by something apart from the photographer for a change !
I love this ,having been involved with deer for most of my working life and it brings back many happy memories of long stalks. .
Great picture
Cheers
JR
The only real nit I have is that you've not got room for the 'virtual' feet - you are just that bit too close - a permanent problem for big prime users.
Nice image though - nice light, nice atmosphere and perfect exposure
Simon
a bit like a ballet.
Bertl
Dave
Brett.
Regards,
Fran
David