Took this last summer and thought I would share it with the group and hope to receive your criticism on this image. These guys are very much fun to try to capture.
Nikon D300
2008:06:23 18:328
700mm
1050mm (in 35mm film)
1/80 sec, f/6.3
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1/3
ISO: 200
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
File size: 44.8MB
Image size: 1735 x 2261
Color space: sRGB
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Contrast: Normal
Color profile: sRGB IEC61966-2.1
They are fun, although difficult, to try and capture. Nice portrait with good BG. Seems like it could use a little tweak of contrast and color but that could be personal taste.
Mac, this is terrific, great clean BG with good colors, eye contact and perfectly symmetrical pose, with excellent compo. Way to go!
Contrast is good to me, but I don't like high contrast.
Thank you all. Peter, no criticism meant, but I can't tell the difference in your repost and my original. I think it may be my eyes as they are not as young and sharp as they used to be. Thanks Fabs as that is high praise coming fron a talent such as you.
Mac
Last edited by Wheeler McDougal Jr.; 03-26-2009 at 08:21 PM.
I think you did a fine job on this portrait, Mac. The antelope is well placed in the frame, the BG is pleasant and clean. I think both versions work, though I see a bit more punch in Peter's PP. If you have PS CSx, and you would like to try an "auto s curve" - make a duplicate of your layer, go to curves and choose linear contrast from the drop down menu and see if it appeals to you by toggling it on/off with the little eye icon. From there you can tweak the curve as you like.
Nice job.
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