Posted by Rene de Heer on February 17, 2012 at 1:44 PM
It is a nice image Dawn,but I think the Roedeer is a bit too central for my likings. I think you could move it a bit more to the right, leaving more space on the left.
Rene de Heer
Posted by John Robinson on February 17, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Looks ok to me. Maybe a tiny bit more "guts" (levels) to it would help. Not too much though.
JR
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 17, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Comp ok for me as the bum will be too far right otherwise. She certainly saw you
Bob
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on February 17, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Composition fine for me, but agree about giving it a bit more punch. Lovely shot
Oscar
Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 17, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Cropping is always personal but this works for me as is. Agree with the levels, bit more contrast and maybe a touch of warmth but as said gently does it! Looks like she found the first flush of spring green grass. Really like this image Dawn. Did you stalk her or were you waiting for her as you mention a tripod?
Nick.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on February 17, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Thanks guys, I wasn't sure how far to go with the levels, I did add a bit more punch but the light was dull as ditch-water, and this is pretty much how I remember the scene. I'll have a play in PS, definitely a bit more warmth/contrast needed.
Thanks Nick, no I can't claim to have stalked her, I just came across her - full story on the blog. This nature reserve has no hides, so you have to walk slowly and very quietly around to be able to see anything. Roe deer seem to have such different characters, some run as fast and far as possible without hesitation, others seem curious and tolerant.
Thanks again!
Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 17, 2012 at 5:03 PM
You did very well to get the shot Dawn that dead bracken stuff sounds like you are walking on new cornflakes! Much Kudos to you!
Nick.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on February 17, 2012 at 5:11 PM
Lol, thanks Nick, but I don't deserve it! The path was mostly clear of cornflakes! ...I mean bracken...
Posted by Matt Cole on February 17, 2012 at 5:25 PM
a nice habitat shot Dawn, it shows how well they blend into the foliage. A tiny bit more space on the right would help for me and a warmer WB and a bit more contrast would finish it off nicely.
Matt
Posted by Barry Southon on February 18, 2012 at 12:20 AM
Dawn
She's got you taped, what a nice image I like it.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 18, 2012 at 4:57 AM
It's a lovely image, Dawn. Habitat shots always look good when you have a subject as good looking as this. Central yes, but because the deer is looking at you I think the comp works well.
Andy...
Posted by Craig Jones on February 19, 2012 at 7:02 AM
Love the habitat shown and captured here, wonderful moment captured with this image showing in parts just how tricky these deer are to get close to, wonderful
Discussion
12 repliesHello all,
Here's one from this morning on my local nature reserve.
Think she spotted me!
Techs
D300s, 500mm f4 lens,
1/30sec @f8, 400ISO
Tripod
Full frame, tweak levels, sharpen for web
C & C welcome as always,
Thanks for looking!
Rene de Heer
JR
Bob
Oscar
Nick.
Thanks Nick, no I can't claim to have stalked her, I just came across her - full story on the blog. This nature reserve has no hides, so you have to walk slowly and very quietly around to be able to see anything. Roe deer seem to have such different characters, some run as fast and far as possible without hesitation, others seem curious and tolerant.
Thanks again!
Nick.
Matt
She's got you taped, what a nice image I like it.
It's a lovely image, Dawn. Habitat shots always look good when you have a subject as good looking as this. Central yes, but because the deer is looking at you I think the comp works well.
Andy...