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Even though the stag is quite central and is looking to the "wrong" side of the frame, the comp does work for me. However the overall image looks a bit light as shown. A fine looking animal.
Agree with Robert maybe a little more on the left if you have it and it does look a tad light,but thats a fine looking beast giving you a very nice image.
Keith.
Posted by Neil Burton on October 30, 2012 at 4:35 AM
I like a bit of mush :) but would prefer more LHS. Plenty to like though!
Posted by John Robinson on October 30, 2012 at 7:52 AM
I think it does need to be more to the right and the animal looks a little light and "blueish"
Cheers
JR.
Posted by Bob Johnson on October 30, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Plenty of atmosphere here Paul but I would have the stag to the right and darken him up a bit
I like the atmosphere and OOF fg, but agree about composition. The whole image has a very funny look to me though. On going through the File Info on it in PS, it says the clarity was +29, contrast +69 (starts at +50 though I think), and highlights were -57, as well as the white balance being at a temperature of 6050. I would be interested to see the original?
Oscar
Posted by Nick Mckeown on October 30, 2012 at 6:31 PM
I like the comp Paul as the stag has space to move into and the eye contact is perfect. Cannot really comment on the colours as I am on a lappie so any advice could be wrong. Fine looking beast.
Nick.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 31, 2012 at 6:41 AM
I like the setting on this one, Paul. I'll leave the processing tips to the experts
Discussion
10 repliesCanon EOS 7D
Sigma 500mm f4.5
Tripod and Gimbal
Processed in LR4 and CS6
f4.5
1/250 sec
ISO 400
full frame
Keith.
Cheers
JR.
Bob
Also may be a little off from the top.
I like the atmosphere and OOF fg, but agree about composition. The whole image has a very funny look to me though. On going through the File Info on it in PS, it says the clarity was +29, contrast +69 (starts at +50 though I think), and highlights were -57, as well as the white balance being at a temperature of 6050. I would be interested to see the original?
Oscar
Nick.
I like the setting on this one, Paul. I'll leave the processing tips to the experts
Andy...