BearCreekLar wrote:
I think the "as shot" is much nicer, has a more natural feel to the paw and leg positions that the flattened one doesn't have
I really, really like the first shot
Lar
Larry -
You do make a nice point abpout body positioning.
- Ken
Ken in the first image, as shot, the subject is clearly to tight in the frame and gives the viewer the uneasy feel the cat is sliding off the frame Had that shot more space all around and specifically in front would've been fine IMO. The second image is easier to the eyes. However the size of the cat is smaller than the one in the first shot and the image is a bit darker, so detail look better in the first one. In any case I like the second one best
Socrate
ammck55 wrote:
First off, this is a wonderful shot, Ken; congratulations. These guys are never "easy". Although you did a great job with the canvas and horizon in #2, the downhill stride that he was on gives his legs "compression" and angle that look just a tad off. I think if you added the canvas to #1, it would be killer. JMHO....Mitch
Edit--I've basically echoed what Larry's said right above me. Guess I didn't scroll down far enough to see it...Oops.
Mitch -
More than one person can have the same conclusion. It's nice to know what everyone's take is, and to see how pervasive certain points to be considered are.
- Ken
bruceali wrote:
A nice shot Ken. When we go downhill we assume a posture that prepares us, or animals for that movement, and we assume a different posture when we go uphill, and they are different when we walk straight. So I prefer the first although you did a great job on #2.
Bruce
Bruce -
Thanks. Body mechanics is definately something to keep in mind.
- Ken
Shasoc wrote:
Ken in the first image, as shot, the subject is clearly to tight in the frame and gives the viewer the uneasy feel the cat is sliding off the frame Had that shot more space all around and specifically in front would've been fine IMO. The second image is easier to the eyes. However the size of the cat is smaller than the one in the first shot and the image is a bit darker, so detail look better in the first one. In any case I like the second one best
Socrate
Socrate -
The tightness in the frame bothers me too in #1, but I had to shoot at the distance I was at or lose the shooting opportunity as he was on the move on a slope. So, I have to give him breathing room in post.
- Ken
BearCreekLar wrote:
I think the "as shot" is much nicer, has a more natural feel to the paw and leg positions that the flattened one doesn't have
I really, really like the first shot
Lar
Larry is right about the more natural feel to the paw. #1 for me Ken!
Conrad Tan wrote:
Larry is right about the more natural feel to the paw. #1 for me Ken!
Conrad -
It was nice meeting you in-person this past holiday weekend. I guess we weren't able to add the Bobcat to your "new species list". Or were you able to do that while I WAS NOT AROUND?
I guess the other guys were able to show you around to a good sampling of shooting locations in the area.
Take care, and let me know when you're down here again.
- Ken
