my third post...

this will be my third post on this thread, the first two didn't do very well! let me know what you guys think with the focus, exposure, and anything else that would help me improve.

thanks

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Sharpness is good, but it looks like it is just a tad overexposed to my eye. Looking at the rock in the background along with the feathers on the chick's face and the large duck's side is where I gathered that from.

Its a little bit overexposed but not too badly. its pretty clear you took this in pretty hard ugly daylight. You can tell by the hard shadow below the larger duck and the flat color rendering. The reason for this is the contrast ratio, the difference between the brightest and darkest part of the scene is more than the camera can record. This photo would have been better taken later in the day when the light wasnt so strong. The only other thing I would mention is the composition is a bit of a problem. The larger duck is your primary subject and its posture and shape lead your eyes out of the frame. if you had framed the duck on the left side of the photo that same line would lead you into the photo. I know that you framed it to show both ducks, but the small duck doesnt balance it out enough to hold your eye.

thanks for participating, yes I did take these about 2 in the afternoon(worse time to take photos, now I know )

good point about framing the large duck on the left hand side to not lead the viewer towards out of the frame.

My only comment would be about the angle. Similar to when shooting flowers or kids... you always see them from this angle (and the same is said about animals). I think it would have been better composed if you were able to get closer to their level, rather than the 'from above' perspective.

Here is a video with some more info in shooting angles and perspective. http://kelbytv.com …tv/2011/06/09/e​pisode-77/

drvnbysound wrote in post #12724089
My only comment would be about the angle. Similar to when shooting flowers or kids...
Here is a video with some more info in shooting angles and perspective. http://kelbytv.com …tv/2011/06/09/e​pisode-77/

thanks for the informative link. Unfortunately, that was the lowest I could go without hopping over the wooden barrier, walking down the river slope and get an eye level shot of the duck! I do try to get at eye level most times or a bit lower as stated in video.

I do (most of the time)try to get eye level or lower. here is a picture where I actually got on my stomach to get the picture of the flower.

once again thanks

^^^ WOW...I REALLY love that shot!!!

I think a portrait crop would work better.

Then HANG that baby on the WALL!!!

that flower shot is well seen and taken.

Kechar wrote in post #12724394
^^^ WOW...I REALLY love that shot!!!

thanks, i've read some of your posts, they're are very helpful, especially for people learning like me.

Thanx man...this place has helped me a ton, and continues to do so.
I try to give back best I can.

The two closest blurred stems in that pictures almost frame the portrait crop. I could see this as one of those motivational posters about being different, beautiful, or standing out in a crowd!

gonzogolf wrote in post #12722840
Its a little bit overexposed but not too badly. its pretty clear you took this in pretty hard ugly daylight. You can tell by the hard shadow below the larger duck and the flat color rendering. The reason for this is the contrast ratio, the difference between the brightest and darkest part of the scene is more than the camera can record. This photo would have been better taken later in the day when the light wasnt so strong. The only other thing I would mention is the composition is a bit of a problem. The larger duck is your primary subject and its posture and shape lead your eyes out of the frame. if you had framed the duck on the left side of the photo that same line would lead you into the photo. I know that you framed it to show both ducks, but the small duck doesnt balance it out enough to hold your eye.

Agree, you could just flip the photo?

Flo wrote in post #12724651
Agree, you could just flip the photo?

Then the duck would be looking outside the frame on the other side.

gonzogolf wrote in post #12724665
Then the duck would be looking outside the frame on the other side.

Lol, I know, but he would be lead duck then:p

...I am now more confused than ever on where to place the subject!

thanks for making it clear as mud

Flo wrote in post #12724651
Agree, you could just flip the photo?

I almost fell out of my chair!!!!!!!