While improvements in digital camera technology are making ‘new’ images possible all the time, there is no point to this equipment unless we are prepared to push it to its limits. Today's ‘tools of the trade’ allow the capture of USABLE images that probably wouldn't have been possible in the recent past.
Some of you will think less of this image because of the high ISO. Some will dislike the blurred fox. Others will think it is pure pants! Me? I’m thankful I have tools that allow me the creative freedom to capture 'the essence' of an urban fox.
1Ds3
300 mm
ISO 1600
1/15 @ f2.8
Bean-bag on bedroom windowsill
Its a moment of real wildness, with a group of elements that tell a story, lights, darkness, snow....
The blurred fox works for me, and as Brian says, its just a "glimpse in the shadows". Theres a lovely feeling imparted by the narrow crop - as if you've just parted the curtains and theres this bit of wildness fleetingly passing by.
One of the best documentary images I've seen in ages.
I like this a lot Chris. It's a shame the fox wasn't a foot or two nearer the camera as then it's top outline would be against the snow and therefore more distinct (though it is probably a lot clearer seen at full size). As John said above, it really evokes a sense of urban wildness. A classic 'decisive moment'.
Robert
Posted by Danny Green on June 25, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Cracking shot Chris wonderful timing and wonderful idea can see this doing well in some competition It is a very good job though that a young women was not getting undressed in the window as it would have took some explaining to the local bobbie, there was a fox there honest there was officer what do you mean I have to come to the station
Discussion
6 repliesSome of you will think less of this image because of the high ISO. Some will dislike the blurred fox. Others will think it is pure pants! Me? I’m thankful I have tools that allow me the creative freedom to capture 'the essence' of an urban fox.
1Ds3
300 mm
ISO 1600
1/15 @ f2.8
Bean-bag on bedroom windowsill
Tim
Cheers
Brian
Its a moment of real wildness, with a group of elements that tell a story, lights, darkness, snow....
The blurred fox works for me, and as Brian says, its just a "glimpse in the shadows". Theres a lovely feeling imparted by the narrow crop - as if you've just parted the curtains and theres this bit of wildness fleetingly passing by.
One of the best documentary images I've seen in ages.
Robert
Danny
Got to the semi final-round of WPOY (don't they all?!) - doh!
Unfortunately, the window in question belongs to a couple of gay guys!!!
Cheers,
Chris