Ice Zoo

[Tomislav Kljucaric]

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/1622/bird01l.jpg

Hello everyone!
Returning to the forum after a long time.

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 60mm
Iso 800
F 5,6
1/1600
Hand held, natural light
I know it would be better if everything would be in focus, but I am posting the image cause I think it is interesting enough.

[Julie Kenward]

Tomislav, nice to see you posting again. I also think this is very interesting - two of the four ice blobs really do look like animals! I really like the soft purple colors as well. I think bringing up the lighter tones with either a curves, levels or shadow/highlight adjustment would bring out even more detail.

I also want to remind you to comment on other images - that's what really helps us all learn here!

[Madhav Jois]

Hi Tomislav, I really liked the tonality of this image. After reading Julie's comment, even I saw a Rhino and a Dragon :) Very well seen. Making some room at the top and cropping little bit off the bottom would also be nice IMHO.

[Ken Childs]

Hi Tomislav, this image may not be technically perfect but I'm glad you posted it....it brought a smile to my face. :S3:

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Tomislav. Nice job of spotting interesting subject material! I like Madhav's suggestion about the comp and you might also try brightening the image a little overall. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work. :S3:

[Anita Bower]

This image made me laugh! How did you ever see these shapes? Well done.

[Tomislav Kljucaric]

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/889/icezoobird2.jpg

Thanks everyone. I followed your suggestions and cropped the image differently, used levels and shadow/highlight adjustment. I think it looks better this way.
Thank you again for your helpful and precious comments.

[Anita Bower]

Yes, you improved the image. Good job.

[Tomislav Kljucaric]

Thanks Anita. :)