Red Deer Stag
Posted 21/10/2013 - 20:50
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He's not looking too pleased with you, or maybe its just an itchy eye - you must have made it home though as you managed to upload the photo !
Thats a great sharp image, and I like the receeding depth of field behind. I do feel that the very bright background distracts though - its not the composition as its good to see the surroundings, more of an exposure issue I think. Its a pity that most of the subject is in shadow. It looks like the metering is biased towards the lighter mid tones on the deer (the face), and this would be good if not for the much brighter background.
I'm only assuming, and correct me straight away, but I'm guessing you didn't shoot on multi-pattern mode, or if you did you may have had some plus EC dialled in. This is one of those times I think multi-pattern would be best, but with shadow correction active. For now I'd select the deer, then inverse the selection, and use levels to pull the exposure down a bit on the surrounding grass.
Thats a great sharp image, and I like the receeding depth of field behind. I do feel that the very bright background distracts though - its not the composition as its good to see the surroundings, more of an exposure issue I think. Its a pity that most of the subject is in shadow. It looks like the metering is biased towards the lighter mid tones on the deer (the face), and this would be good if not for the much brighter background.
I'm only assuming, and correct me straight away, but I'm guessing you didn't shoot on multi-pattern mode, or if you did you may have had some plus EC dialled in. This is one of those times I think multi-pattern would be best, but with shadow correction active. For now I'd select the deer, then inverse the selection, and use levels to pull the exposure down a bit on the surrounding grass.
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Posted 21/10/2013 - 21:08
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Hi McGreg - I understood the exposure down bit!
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Posted 21/10/2013 - 21:22
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Hey, don't panic I have no doubt there will be others who will find the exposure spot on!
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Posted 21/10/2013 - 21:49
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Nice shot.
McGregNi is right. I don't think the exposure is wrong.
There is plenty of detail in the shadow and if the shadows were brighter the highlights would be washed out.
When your wild animal is in the shade, it's a bit difficult to not take a picture that way. Especially in the rutting season! Did you try asking him to move?
Try a crop. If there is less bright grass, the shade will seem less of a contrast.
McGregNi is right. I don't think the exposure is wrong.
There is plenty of detail in the shadow and if the shadows were brighter the highlights would be washed out.
When your wild animal is in the shade, it's a bit difficult to not take a picture that way. Especially in the rutting season! Did you try asking him to move?
Try a crop. If there is less bright grass, the shade will seem less of a contrast.
Bob
Posted 21/10/2013 - 22:40
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doingthebobs wrote:
... McGregNi is right. I don't think the exposure is wrong. ..
classic !
... McGregNi is right. I don't think the exposure is wrong. ..
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Posted 21/10/2013 - 22:54
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McGregNi wrote:
You were spot on mate! Just had to agree.
doingthebobs wrote:
... McGregNi is right. I don't think the exposure is wrong. ..
classic !... McGregNi is right. I don't think the exposure is wrong. ..
Bob
Posted 22/10/2013 - 00:28
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Good to know I've got that insight! Its about the balance really here isn't it? Its certainly a tricky one to get right at capture, which is why I suggested the photographer might try a selection on the background and just tone it down a touch.
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Posted 22/10/2013 - 13:30
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he doesn't look happy, I think you made the right lens choice here!
nice capture.
nice capture.
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but it does help
but it does help
Posted 22/10/2013 - 13:45
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Hope your lens was at the long end, these guys can be dangerous during rutting if you get too close. Nice photo.
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Posted 22/10/2013 - 14:02
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Excellent shot and definitely the right lens choice. Would hate to be on the pointy end of those antlers.
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