Is the background just to busy/distracting?
2015 zoo 2 (1 of 1) by mamaof2wi, on Flickr
mamaof2 Goldmember  More info Post edited over 7 years ago by mamaof2. | Sep 10, 2015 19:38 | #1 Is the background just to busy/distracting? 2015 zoo 2 (1 of 1) by mamaof2wi, on FlickrJessi
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Sep 10, 2015 20:08 | #2 I would say yes. And I'll add that there is not enough distinction in pattern/brightness between subject and background, that is, the giraffe does not stand out enough from the background.
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That is my thought also..thanks! Jessi
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dodgyexposure Goldmember More info Post edited over 7 years ago by dodgyexposure. | Sep 10, 2015 20:15 | #4 It's not an absolute. The background is 'too busy' because the subject doesn't stand out from it - the tones are too similar. Cheers, Damien
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Sep 10, 2015 21:09 | #6 Personally, I would dodge the giraffe some. The light under the giraffes chin is a bit distracting though. You could maybe clone some of the background from the top left to replace some of the brighter areas. Sony A7ii [Sony FE 16-35mm f/4] [Sony FE 28-70mm] [Rokinon 135mm F2] [Sony 50mm 1.8]
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PhotosGuy Cream of the Crop, R.I.P.  More info | Sep 10, 2015 21:12 | #7 mamaof2 wrote in post #17702800 Is the background just to busy/distracting? 2015 zoo 2 (1 of 1) by mamaof2wi, on FlickrNot if it's illustrating protective camouflage? ; ) FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything...
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DanMarchant Do people actually believe in the Title Fairy?  5,631 posts Gallery: 19 photos Likes: 2053 Joined Oct 2011 Location: Where I'm from is unimportant, it's where I'm going that counts. More info | Sep 10, 2015 22:38 | #8 Agree with the above comments. If you have LR or ACR I would turn down the highlights, then use an adjustment brush to paint over the giraffe and raise the exposure slightly. Dan Marchant
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suecassidy Goldmember  4,102 posts Likes: 36 Joined May 2007 Location: Huntington Beach California More info | Sep 11, 2015 14:04 | #9 I don't know if the background is too busy, probably yes because the bokeh mimics the giraffes spotting and competes for my attention. The worst thing you could do if your goal is to make the viewer look at the giraffe is to convert it to grayscale. That merely compounds the problem. If the giraffe were its natural color, I would think it would stand out more. Sue Cassidy
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bob_r Goldmember More info | Sep 11, 2015 15:51 | #10 suecassidy wrote in post #17703709 I don't know if the background is too busy, probably yes because the bokeh mimics the giraffes spotting and competes for my attention. The worst thing you could do if your goal is to make the viewer look at the giraffe is to convert it to grayscale. That merely compounds the problem. If the giraffe were its natural color, I would think it would stand out more. +1 Canon 7D, 5D, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, 135L, 200L, 10-22, 17-55, 70-300, 100-400L, 500D, 580EX(2).
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Hannya Goldmember  1,062 posts Likes: 66 Joined Apr 2008 Location: UK More info | Sep 12, 2015 06:48 | #11 This might have been an opportunity for some 'color popping' of the giraffe? “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” ― Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Sep 13, 2015 20:27 | #12 Thanks for all the feedback!!  Image hosted by forum (747789) © mamaof2 [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. Jessi
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sctbiggs Goldmember 1,793 posts Joined Jun 2009 Location: North Carolina More info | Sep 13, 2015 21:07 | #13 in black and white, yes. color looks much better. Baby Girl 2.0 has arrived!
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itsallart Cream of the Crop  More info Post edited over 7 years ago by itsallart. | much better in color! The bokeh is amazing and the color/background separation is beautiful. Have a glass of wine, my dear Renata
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Maybe a color version would help it stand out more. _______________
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