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Cool bat!
I dig him, but that funky colored shadow has got to go. The WB looks off as well - too warm in certain parts according to my eyes and [work] monitor.
First shot is much more engaging, but the second has that "leave my alone I'm sleepin!" vibe going.
#3 - See if you can recover some detail in those highlights on the fur. It looks like you had to contend with some mixed lighting, which obviously can cause some exposure issues. Comp is a bit tight for my liking, but since the eyes are looking back it's not the biggest issue for me. What I'm having a hard time getting past are the two OOF trees. The left cuts the elk(?) in half and pulls my eyes out of the frame, while the right is JUST distracting enough to pull me off the face. Tough light to work with!
#4 - Mid-bugel?? That sound cracks me up every time I hear it! You've got some exposure fall off in the upper-righthand corner (not sure if due to underexposure or added vigenette?). Looks like your WB might be running a tad cool on this, judging by the color or the fur/grass. I'm fine with the cropping of the legs, but do you have anything to expand on in the upper-right to add negative space for the angled neck and the "sound" to travel into?
#5 - Unfortunately too much clutter to be a keeper. I love the coloring and feather patterns, but those blocking trees/limbs and the overall chaos in the shot makes it a tosser.
Lessons:
1) I hear that and I know how much it sucks to to miss out on a shot, but think about the flip side where you come out with limited gear and either adjust as best you can or make a mental note and come back with proper gear. Lately I've just been slapping on my 35mm and seeing what's out there. It's SO liberating to have simply a body/lens/strap instead of a bag or pack with 2-3 lenses.
2) Start putting a little cash away! Also remember that you can sell your 70-300 if you're looking to pick up an ultra tele - that will take some of the sting out of it. Also buying used from the Buy & Sell subforum is a GREAT way to save cash and get gear that has been taken care of.
3) Lol definitely - might not help for bats, but look at employing a diffuser of sorts. You can build a DIY on the cheap (and easy - even I had no issues) following this guide: http://super.nova.org/DPR/DIY01/
4) Yeahhhhhh don't mess with these guys during their rut!!
Cheers,
Jeff
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