(Apr 20, 2015, 06:48)Plantsman Wrote: Superb photography. The only one I can critique on is the one where the dog's hind leg paw is just out of the frame.
Thank you Peter, I didn't realise about the hind paw until I got home and put it on my laptop, the dog was running fast at the time. I was pleased with the swan pictures, it was a lovely day.
The thrid swan picture is my favorite of the series, where you can actually see the motion in it's wing with a little motion blur, adds greatly to the image.
I think the swan photos are very good - you have captured some good, interesting poses there, rather than the more common "sitting on the water displaying" pose!
The dog looks a bit underexposed to me - perhaps it was a dull day but nevertheless, if it were mine, I would prefer to give it a bit of a boost in processing (brightness, contrast and sharpening), e.g. -
I like both the swan and the dog photos. Not much of a critique, more like personal preference, but I always like a shallower depth of field for subjects that are in motion - it gives a more dynamic view to the pictures.
(Apr 20, 2015, 08:57)EnglishBob Wrote: The thrid swan picture is my favorite of the series, where you can actually see the motion in it's wing with a little motion blur, adds greatly to the image.
Thank you for your comments. I have a few other pictures with more motion blur but the swan was busy washing itself so not great photos. I will put a couple on to show you.
I think the swan photos are very good - you have captured some good, interesting poses there, rather than the more common "sitting on the water displaying" pose!
The dog looks a bit underexposed to me - perhaps it was a dull day but nevertheless, if it were mine, I would prefer to give it a bit of a boost in processing (brightness, contrast and sharpening), e.g. -
Cheers.
Philip
Thank you for your comments Philip. It was an overcast day and the dog and sand were similar colours. I like yours better, he stands out more. I did do a bit of sharpening, will practice post processing more
(Apr 20, 2015, 13:51)EdMak Wrote: The third one, to me, would look better as an upright ?? Ed.
Wow, the dog looks great. How did you extend the picture on the left hand side. I could have cloned the foot if there was space, but wouldn't know how to do what you have done, thanks.
I tried making the swan a portrait from my original, but to me it looks too square. If I had thought about it when I took the photo I should just have turned the camera round, but time was a factor to get the shot
(Apr 20, 2015, 23:08)kNox Wrote: I like both the swan and the dog photos. Not much of a critique, more like personal preference, but I always like a shallower depth of field for subjects that are in motion - it gives a more dynamic view to the pictures.
I agree Knox, but I was so excited by the swans activity I didn't want to miss the action. First action shots and I forgot depth of field Better luck next time I hope.
Better luck next time I hope.