Nice simple composition. In regards to the tree, this image would work well either way. My take on it is that it gives a feeling of "depth" to the snow which already looks like its much deeper than the wolf would prefer. I get the feeling that he's getting quite the workout trudging through it.
Very nice image Charles. It shows this animal well in its harsh environment. The green branches of the small pine tree break the white BG nicely and creates a balance, although it would have been better if it were a bit further removed from the wolf's head. With this BG you may even be able to do that in PS if you are comfortable with that sort of digital manipulation.
Very cool Chas. Beautiful looking creature - he looks great against the snow. In a perfect world I would have preferred to see the pine more towards to upper right of the image to balance the wolf. But you get what you get and this an expertly rendered image of the wolf.
Last edited by Robert Amoruso; 03-12-2008 at 10:19 AM.
Reason: Calification of my critique.
Thanks for the comments. The image appears as taken. While I am quite competent in CS... I think moving/eliminating trees, bushes, etc. around is past my line in the sand. I think nature is still a derivative of the word natural. Less is often more, but sterility is another issue altogether.
I would hate to think Nature Photo contests are being won in the digital darkroom w/o stating ... elements within the image have been digitally eliminated, moved, altered.
Respectfully,
Chas
Last edited by Charles Glatzer; 03-12-2008 at 09:27 AM.