Looks a little lost in the frame to me. I would consider cropping about half way between the antlers tip and the top of the frame, and about 25% between the antlers and the R.H. side. This I feel will increase the emphasis on the stag.
Don’t forget those “virtual” feet. You can always crop back later.
I always think of compositions like this, as front covers, and leave space top and bottom accordingly, for publishers text.
Looks like he has had a rough winter, but still an excellent portrait.
Posted by Cliff Young on November 17, 2008 at 9:54 AM
Great shot - love the expression on his face. I'd also experiment with a crop between the antlers and top of the frame.
Posted by Tim Gregory on November 17, 2008 at 12:02 PM
I quite like this, I don't mind the framing as it gives me eyes room to breath.. so to speak.
Would have looked better with good light in my opinion.
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7 repliesCaptured last February using D300 and 200-400VR resting on a beanbag on the car door.
1/100 at f4.0. ISO 400.
Any comments, good or bad, gratefully received.
Many thanks for looking
Phil.
Rene de heer
Don’t forget those “virtual” feet. You can always crop back later.
I always think of compositions like this, as front covers, and leave space top and bottom accordingly, for publishers text.
Looks like he has had a rough winter, but still an excellent portrait.
Would have looked better with good light in my opinion.
Sandra