Scottish Ponies: The intent was to make the photograph appear more like a painting. Critique, comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks 8-) Settings: ISO 800, 350mm, f/5.3, 1/200 of a...

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

The intent was to make the photograph appear more like a painting. Critique, comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks 8-)

Settings: ISO 800, 350mm, f/5.3, 1/200 of a second.

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Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

I like the overall effect (not hard since horses are a favorite of mine, and draft horses at the top of the list). If it were mine, I would desaturate the bright green grass in the foreground as it tends to jump out and hit one right between the eyes - not all that much, but so it acts more as a backdrop for the white horses and not the main point of interest.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Loks good to me Bmac.Excellent shot.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Bob Yankle wrote:

I like the overall effect (not hard since horses are a favorite of mine, and draft horses at the top of the list). If it were mine, I would desaturate the bright green grass in the foreground as it tends to jump out and hit one right between the eyes - not all that much, but so it acts more as a backdrop for the white horses and not the main point of interest.

I see your point about the grass Bob. If I do desaturate it would be only slightly, as the wet climate in Scotland does produce bright and varied greens which jump out especially on those overcast days. Thanks for commenting. 8-)

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

angler wrote:

Looks good to me Bmac. Excellent shot.

Thanks Jim, glad you like it. 8-)

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Myself, it looks a bit too sharp to work as a painting, but certainly can't fault the composition here, which is just outstanding. I love the shot. You couldn't have positioned the ponies any better had you tried, and I doubt they would have cooperated in any event, lol.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I don't see "painting," but I do love the pastoral feel. (I'd crop an inch from top :) )

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

I erred on the stated focal length......it's 62mm, not 350. Sorry :oops:

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Treepusher wrote:

Myself, it looks a bit too sharp to work as a painting, but certainly can't fault the composition here, which is just outstanding. I love the shot. You couldn't have positioned the ponies any better had you tried, and I doubt they would have cooperated in any event, lol.

Perhaps you are right about it not working as a painting Randy. Happy you like it as is. The ponies were very cooperative.....it just took a couple of carrots (kidding). :D

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Linda From Maine wrote:

I don't see "painting," but I do love the pastoral feel. (I'd crop an inch from top :) )

Thanks for opining Linda and pastoral might indeed be a better term....I'll take it! :D

Pierre H.J. Dumais Loc: Mississippi Mills, Ont.

Bob makes a good point about desaturating the grass. My taste is that it is very close to dominating the horses. But again, this is a matter of personal presence, not one of IQ. So I'll answer by asking -- how do you (underline 'you') want to see it.
Try a slightly desaturated version and try comparing the two for a few days.

This a beautiful image Bmac with tons of IQ. Most of us would be proud to have produced it.
Most of all, thanks for sharing it.

Pierre

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Bmac wrote:

The intent was to make the photograph appear more like a painting. Critique, comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks 8-)

Settings: ISO 800, 350mm, f/5.3, 1/200 of a second.

Pleasant scene of horses grazing.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

PierreH wrote:

Bob makes a good point about desaturating the grass. My taste is that it is very close to dominating the horses. But again, this is a matter of personal presence, not one of IQ. So I'll answer by asking -- how do you (underline 'you') want to see it.
Try a slightly desaturated version and try comparing the two for a few days.

This a beautiful image Bmac with tons of IQ. Most of us would be proud to have produced it.
Most of all, thanks for sharing it.

Pierre

Thanks for the suggestion Pierre. Valid, as was Bob's point. Appreciate you taking the time to comment. 8-)

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

photophile wrote:

Pleasant scene of horses grazing.

Thank you for your input Photophile.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Original again for comparison and beneath that one with the green desaturated as per Bob and Pierre's advice. 8-)

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Desaturated Green

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