Aligator in High Key

[Ramon M. Casares]

Hi everybody, I didn't find a lot of people who liked this image and I really like it :o so I decided I'd post it here to hear your opinions.

MarkII
300mmf4
1/125Seg.
F4.0
+3
ISO 640

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Ramon,
I like the high-key effect on your gator...the white background is complimentary to the light earth tones of your subject. the eye is placed just right in frame and the color rendition is good. I like the sharp details and clear eye...if I may suggest on cropping about 1/4 from the top to make it into a tight pano, thus following the horizontal lines of the gator...well done Sir...looking forward to more...:cool:

[Steve Maxson]

This is an interesting effect, Ramon. If it was mine, I think I would try darkening the gator a little. I also like the idea of cropping some off the top for more of a pano look. Nice low angle and sharpness.

[Harshad Barve]

Hi Ramon

EYE is winner for me , great stuff
Thanks for sharing
Harshad

[David Fletcher]

Very effective Ramon. Well seen and presented.

[Stu Bowie]

Ramon, lovely sharp detail, and the high key effect makes the gator pop nicely. I agree some off the top would work. Good to see you in nature.

[Fabs Forns]

I like the crop as presented and the high key effect. It may need some CW rotation.

[Steve Canuel]

You took it, you like it, what else matters :) Great eye. Agree with a slight CW rotation. MAybe you just didn't ask anyone who liked high key images :)

[John Hawkins]

I like high key imges. I agree that the eye does it. Also agree that the top of the gator needs work. I like it very much and look forward to seeing more.
John

[Robert Amoruso]

THe black border idea is a good one and the rotation. Other then that, great work.

[Richard Peters]

I really like this. If I was picky I'd like to see a slightly harder edge around the top of the Gator but regardless it works for me. I tried something similar in Florida on one of my last trips but the water was too choppy!

[Paul Marcellini]

Really nice Ramon, I like it. I believe it is a Spectacled Caiman though.

[Ramon M. Casares]

I think you're right Paul.