Hello
this is a wild african cat.
But , also if I think it could be better if my post producion will no so poor...what you think about ?
It lke as a house's cat...
iso 1250
f.9
1/800
Canon 500 f.4
Cnon 1D Mark IV
Hello
this is a wild african cat.
But , also if I think it could be better if my post producion will no so poor...what you think about ?
It lke as a house's cat...
iso 1250
f.9
1/800
Canon 500 f.4
Cnon 1D Mark IV
Last edited by Peter Kes; 10-17-2012 at 01:19 PM.
The light is sweet, and your photo is sharp. The out of focus grass blade over the front paw and the dark long one at the back is distracting. Overall-I like the image, this is one of your better photos. Just a question-why ISO of 1250 and F 9?
Ben
Hi Giovanni, well this and you other image (Brown hyena) is certainly a vast improvement and you are definitely going in the right direction with your processing.
I agree that you could have lowered your DOF, this in turn would have meant you could have lowered you ISO to around 800 which would have given you abetter IQ, however...
If you have it, then a bit more space at the foot of the image would be good, but mask out the white spot that is creeping in on the centre. The grasses, perhaps a few could be toned down, the brighter ones, but I would loose too much sleep over them as the face is clear and visible which is great. Have you tried a pano crop as it may work better with the posture of the cat. I really like the light and warm colours/tones and the eyes looking at the viewer. What is the small dot on the right rear as viewed? Think you could give the face one more round of USM.
WELL done.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Hello Steve
thanks a lot to both.
I have a more space under but it is out of the focus and no like it..
Do you think could better a more warm light ?
The real situation was more warm
I not found the : smal dot on the right (your sight is more better than mine...
Another question about the subject : do you think could possible use it in wildlife contest ? Peole will be able to understand that it isn't an home's cat ?
Hi Gio
Lets see, however if you think not, that's fine.I have a more space under but it is out of the focus and no like it..
I like it as presented, but lets see what others think.Do you think could better a more warm light ?
As it's wild no problem, plus you will title the image which says it all, go for it!Another question about the subject : do you think could possible use it in wildlife contest ? Peole will be able to understand that it isn't an home's cat ?
Have indicated itI not found the : smal dot on the right (your sight is more better than mine...
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Hi Gio,
Really like this one - nice low point of view, great light and the way the cat stares at the camera is brilliant. Best I have seen from your Kalahari trip!
I like the colour of the light as presented - it makes the point already, so no need to add to it in my opinion.
Well done,
Ciao!
Gerald
What a great species and in great light too, Giovanni! Love seeing them, and you made the most of this one.
Your OP looks just a bit oversharpened - crunchy in the fur.
And yes, I owe you an email. Sending it today!(apologies!)
What a beautiful cat and a sighting many of us would love to see. I think others have addressed the main issues with the image. Just wanted to say that I really liked your photo.
Hello Morkel thanks
What you means with oversharpened OP (What is OP?)
For Steve, instead coul better go on with a bit more scharpening ..if I have understood
Ciao
About composition and more space...this is the original situation
Looking at the OP (original post) I think there is a little too much Contrast added or Black, have you added either to the image when converting the RAW file? If you have, I would reduce it, or even delete the amount and leave it at 0, I personally never/rarely add Contrast. Then you could apply a little more sharpening to the face, however I think Morkel is suggesting to lower the amount of sharpening, proves we all see things differently. Looking at the image I feel that you need to try and balance the Contrast/Black, Sharpening & the hi ISO.
Seeing the FG (foreground) I think it's fine, this would be my suggestion for cropping however you will need to clone a few spots like the white and the odd grass coming in.
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
THanks
I will ty
But so you leave so much space under ?
I would, but it would be interesting to get the thoughts of others.But so you leave so much space under ?
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Ok
I will se the other opinion off course
Thanks
Gio
Giovanni your original post (OP) looked too sharp for me - the fur started to look like little sticks
I too would leave more space at the bottom as per Steve's post.