Some recent wildlife shots
Posted 02/04/2011 - 23:18
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A super set of shots!....Ken
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Posted 03/04/2011 - 09:54
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This is a lovely set Neil ! The only criticism I'd give is to say they are all too centred. Probably need a bit more room in the direction they are facing, so -off-setting them.
The Long Tailed Tit, as the rarest, is #1 for me.
The Long Tailed Tit, as the rarest, is #1 for me.
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Posted 03/04/2011 - 10:32
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Very nice pictures Neil I like the Long Tailed Tit the best, they don't stay still very long
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Posted 03/04/2011 - 18:25
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I like the first and third best. I agree about offsetting them a little (apart from the hare).
Posted 03/04/2011 - 19:40
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Thanks everyone.
In regards to the too centred comments, its a nasty habit Im trying to break. A lot of my image are taken by me focusing on the eye using centre spot focus (or whatever the proper name is! ) and then when I crop I just cant seem to get that eye or focus of the photo away from the centre without it looking 'wrong' - to me at least.
How would you folks have cropped the robin for example? Would you have the robin to the left or right of the centre?
In regards to the too centred comments, its a nasty habit Im trying to break. A lot of my image are taken by me focusing on the eye using centre spot focus (or whatever the proper name is! ) and then when I crop I just cant seem to get that eye or focus of the photo away from the centre without it looking 'wrong' - to me at least.
How would you folks have cropped the robin for example? Would you have the robin to the left or right of the centre?
Posted 03/04/2011 - 21:18
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NeilP wrote:
Thanks everyone.
In regards to the too centred comments ...
How would you folks have cropped the robin for example? Would you have the robin to the left or right of the centre?
Definitely to the right of center, so it's looking into the frame.Thanks everyone.
In regards to the too centred comments ...
How would you folks have cropped the robin for example? Would you have the robin to the left or right of the centre?
Great set anyway!
Mike
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Posted 03/04/2011 - 22:14
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Mannesty wrote:
A lovely set, well done. Curious that the Blue Tit has a ring on it's leg though. Or is it bird bling perhaps?
Probably taken in an area where someone is monitoring the Blue Tit population, or at least thats where the bird was ringed. I've seen it with Willow Tits at my Local RSPB reserve, though I have to say I am surprised to see a Blue Tit being ringed.A lovely set, well done. Curious that the Blue Tit has a ring on it's leg though. Or is it bird bling perhaps?
Nice captures Neil, though I have to agree with the comments re-cropping.
As for what works best have a look at other pics where space has been left for subject to "look or fly" into. It is difficult to suggest a crop without seeing the original frame.
Posted 04/04/2011 - 02:19
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Love the 'Hare Head' pic. He's like "wadda you lookin at punk!" - probably one of the best Hare pics I've ever seen. Wonderful!!
Shallow DOF Spider pic is cool too!!
Shallow DOF Spider pic is cool too!!
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Posted 06/04/2011 - 23:29
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Thanks everyone for the comments and the help with compostion. If I get chance I'll have another go at these using your advice
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long tailed tit 3 by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
blue tit 8 by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
hare head on by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
wolf spider close up by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
robin by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
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