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Would like opinions on cropping - Jim F - Apr 21, 2014
Found this fellow on one of my walks. I was wondering , as far as overall effect, is the second cropped photo more effective with the close up of face, water rings and paws or the first as shot photo more effective showing more of the 'whole story"??
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Sometimes I am torn between the close up as opposed to the ''whole picture'. Your comments on this case as well as just in general would be greatly appreciated.
Jim
RE: Would like opinions on cropping - Chip - Apr 21, 2014
#1 is best by far. #2 Does not tell the story at all.
RE: Would like opinions on cropping - EdMak - Apr 21, 2014
Bit over cropped, looks a bit over processed also, to me?? Ed.
RE: Would like opinions on cropping - MrB - Apr 22, 2014
The first crop is better here, but I also agree with Ed. In particular, the processing of the colours seems over-done - e.g. too much yellow, both on the animal and on the rocks he is standing on, to look natural to me.
Cheers.
Philip
RE: Would like opinions on cropping - Korry - May 12, 2014
(Apr 22, 2014, 03:27)MrB Wrote: The first crop is better here, but I also agree with Ed. In particular, the processing of the colours seems over-done - e.g. too much yellow, both on the animal and on the rocks he is standing on, to look natural to me.
Cheers.
Philip
I agree with everyone else on colors and over processing, but like the second crop a bit better. First one tells the story better, but I like how details pop out on the second one.
RE: Would like opinions on cropping - pixbyjnjphotos - May 12, 2014
I also agree with the majority. First crop is the best and too much yellow (not natural). MrB's posted image is much more natural in color. Have a GREAT DAY!
RE: Would like opinions on cropping - Freeman - May 13, 2014
To me, there are two stories being told in these two shots. In the first it's about him and his environment - he is just dipping into the water - great stuff. And the second is even better - it's about him and the snapper - the eye says everything. It's a good moment when a creature makes eye contact. By the way, is it a beaver or what? All the best - I love Ontario! Jeff
RE: Would like opinions on cropping - Wall-E - May 17, 2014
(Apr 21, 2014, 07:24)Jim F Wrote: Found this fellow on one of my walks. I was wondering , as far as overall effect, is the second cropped photo more effective with the close up of face, water rings and paws or the first as shot photo more effective showing more of the 'whole story"??
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Sometimes I am torn between the close up as opposed to the ''whole picture'. Your comments on this case as well as just in general would be greatly appreciated.
Jim
Would you be willing to post the unedited original image?
And explain what your reasoning is for the edits you did?
For me, I would have liked to see more of the area in front of the beaver, what he/she was looking at. A more compelling image would have the eye in the upper right 'power thirds' crossing, looking down into the 'pond'.