Would you crop this differently
Mar 31, 2012 09:14:12 #
This image was taken in the Masai Mara of Kenya with a Canon 50D using a Canon 100-400 telephoto on a slightly overcast day. ISO 640 - F10 - 1/1,000th sec.
I've had several people tell me they would have cropped the tail as it's distracting. However, I think the image as taken "tells a story" of the symbiotic relationship between the oxpeckers and the zebra. Plains animals have two choices when it comes to relieving the irritation from insects; either swat them away with their tails or let the oxpeckers "peck" them off. I would really appreciate any feedback - thank you
I've had several people tell me they would have cropped the tail as it's distracting. However, I think the image as taken "tells a story" of the symbiotic relationship between the oxpeckers and the zebra. Plains animals have two choices when it comes to relieving the irritation from insects; either swat them away with their tails or let the oxpeckers "peck" them off. I would really appreciate any feedback - thank you
Mar 31, 2012 09:44:14 #
bmazz wrote:
This image was taken in the Masai Mara of Kenya wi... (show quote)
Pg. 1 IMHO Yes, that bit of tail I would remove. The birds are what make the pix interesting but would be better with the front end of the zebra . Just the hind end doesn't do it for me.
Mar 31, 2012 09:56:41 #
Mar 31, 2012 10:09:45 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
bmazz wrote:
This image was taken in the Masai Mara of Kenya wi... (show quote)
looks to me that when you shot this you cut off the tail - then later on saw what you had and went into subsequent explanation mode.......
for me more tail less talk.
Mar 31, 2012 10:11:25 #
Mar 31, 2012 10:12:39 #
I would crop, yes, to the proper forum called photo gallery.
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Mar 31, 2012 10:18:20 #
English Wolf,
Thanks for the feedback; I'm new (first post) and must have misunderstood - will re-read - again, thank you for the advice, it's appreciated.
Best,
Thanks for the feedback; I'm new (first post) and must have misunderstood - will re-read - again, thank you for the advice, it's appreciated.
Best,
Mar 31, 2012 10:23:49 #
usaellie101
Loc: Spring Hill, Florida
JacLee wrote:
quote=bmazz This image was taken in the Masai Mar... (show quote)
I like the shot . Yes the head would have been even better BUT we cannot interfer with the animals in their own environment for our desire to get a good shot. We should be working around nature as it is. I like the blurred green grass in the background. IT sets off the stark black and white of the zebra.
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Mar 31, 2012 10:34:33 #
bmazz wrote:
No problem, we all do it at one time or another.English Wolf,
Thanks for the feedback; I'm new (first post) and must have misunderstood - will re-read - again, thank you for the advice, it's appreciated.
Best,
Thanks for the feedback; I'm new (first post) and must have misunderstood - will re-read - again, thank you for the advice, it's appreciated.
Best,
Apr 1, 2012 06:14:30 #
bmazz wrote:
This image was taken in the Masai Mara of Kenya wi... (show quote)
crop it i say....and don't mind the wolf,he growls a lot.
Apr 1, 2012 07:04:52 #
It's Your Picture, Needs NO Explaination. Leave the tail in there. I Like it just the way it is!!!!
Apr 1, 2012 08:00:23 #
I don't see any need to crop the tail. It's part of the zebra, and even though part of it is cut off the brushy part comes back into the picture, and it's an expected part of the animal. I say, keep it.
I think the oof green background that wraps around the zebra really causes the zebra and birds to pop.
I like the story too because that's exactly what happens. Meaning it's either the birds or the tail to keep biting insects at bay.
I think the oof green background that wraps around the zebra really causes the zebra and birds to pop.
I like the story too because that's exactly what happens. Meaning it's either the birds or the tail to keep biting insects at bay.
Apr 1, 2012 09:49:08 #
I love it just the way it is. Cropping the tail makes it look like birds perched on a black & white couch. :-)
Apr 1, 2012 09:57:37 #
walterpurvis
Loc: North Carolina
Very nice shot. I like the zebra tail showing in the photo. Adds visual interest and a bit of humor to the image. Looking at the two birds I imagine a conversation between them: "Do you see anything on the zebra you like, or would you rather fly over the giraffe and see what she has on the menu today?"
Apr 1, 2012 10:40:56 #
cosmo54 wrote:
I love it just the way it is. Cropping the tail makes it look like birds perched on a black & white couch. :-)
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