High-Key Spoon

[Matthew Gaige]

I have admired many pictures in this section and wish to expand my BIF photos and to create something more artful. I sometimes do not know if something is good or that I am going in the right direction. I admired the low-key affects shown earlier, but I am offering a high-key from Ding Darling to get comments to help shape my thinking. At times I use my friends for judgement but they can be too kind at times and I do not get what is needed. Thanks in advance for a wonderful and informative group.



Canon 40D 100-400mm L 1/1250 f/6.3 ISO800, Handheld at 400mm during morning fly-over

[denise ippolito]

Hi Matthew, Big welcome to OOTB. Nice first post here. I wish the wing tip were not touching the frame. I also see a slight color cast which I would eliminate from the wing bottoms and the neck. The head merging w/wing is not ideal. The harsh side lighting is difficult. Nice high-key BG and the overall IQ is nice. You have nice details in the face and eye and the one wing. Nicely done.:)

[Matthew Gaige]

Thanks Denise for your time. I did make the frame change and took out the cast. I did not see the cast before. My wife said the same about the head and wing. I will try another day for a shot that will work better.

[denise ippolito]

Matthew, I can't tell you how many images I have w/ head and wing merges that I still like and keep:eek: :)

[Kerry Perkins]

Hi Matthew and welcome to OOTB! Thanks for posting and joining us here.

Denise covered the tech stuff and the high key effect is well done! I like your composition with the nice curve of the wings relative to the body and legs. Look forward to seeing more! :)

[Cheryl Slechta]

Matthew, welcome to OOTB! :)