The Shepherd
Nov 3, 2018 14:33:25 #
Nov 3, 2018 14:39:39 #
From a composition viewpoint alone, it's outstanding. It rivets one attention, just wondering if one of those animals is going to break formation.
Nov 3, 2018 15:10:04 #
Nov 3, 2018 15:11:32 #
ediesaul wrote:
Very much would appreciate critique.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
I too really liked the photo. The composition is great, it just grabs your attention and compels you to study it.
I do think it could use some adjusting of the lighting and contrast. Perhaps lighten the shadows a bit.
But overall, very cool.
Nov 3, 2018 15:57:21 #
Nov 3, 2018 23:57:13 #
ediesaul wrote:
Very much would appreciate critique.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Love the pano crop...and it is explicit that the border collie knows that his charges know that he knows his job!
Dave
Nov 4, 2018 05:26:40 #
No need to be told what the story is here. The only problem I have with the darkness is with the black faces. I suspect that if you lightened the shadows enough to lighten the faces, the other shadows would be too bright and the shot would lose much-needed contrast. Perhaps selectively lightening some of the darker faces might be enough.
Nov 4, 2018 05:50:00 #
Composition and crop is spot-on Edie - but it does need brightening-up a bit.
Nov 4, 2018 07:33:46 #
magnetoman wrote:
Composition and crop is spot-on Edie - but it does need brightening-up a bit.
Thank you, ALL, for your critique.
Spot brightening is the consensus!
Will do it!
Nov 4, 2018 07:35:38 #
I find the other's comments to be of value, the dark areas for one. Additionally, I'm not as fond of the crop as some have expressed. The reason is it appears cramped for space. The situation portrayed in the photo might be more forcefully portrayed with a bit more space, especially above the flock. This would depict the dog's ability to manage the herd even better, as there is more space for them to wander off.
--Bob
--Bob
ediesaul wrote:
Very much would appreciate critique.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Nov 4, 2018 07:38:03 #
ediesaul wrote:
Very much would appreciate critique.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Thank you for the attachment. It provided a better opportunity to view the shot. And the shot is great.
I agree with the idea of lightening it a bit to bring out certain aspects. One adjustment, for me, would be to have a shot that has more of the dog's face showing, such as more of the snout pointing to the sheep.
Was there a human shepherd providing signals? It would suggest it by the positioning of the dog.
Good work.
Nov 4, 2018 07:52:09 #
I was arguing with myself about how much space to leave around. While I was going for the tension between the flock and the dog, space for maneuverability certainly would have enhanced the goal.
LESSON LEARNED: Don't delete the original! I was in a hurry to edit these photos, and boy! have I learned my lesson!
Thanks for your comment.
LESSON LEARNED: Don't delete the original! I was in a hurry to edit these photos, and boy! have I learned my lesson!
Thanks for your comment.
Nov 4, 2018 07:55:27 #
Stephan G wrote:
Thank you for the attachment. It provided a bette... (show quote)
Yes, there was a human shepherd signaling by hand, but he was far away, especially for the lens that I was using.
Unfortunately, this shot was catch-as-catch-can. Being able to show the sheep's faces and the dog's would have been ideal. When I try to lighten some of the faces, perhaps I can do something with the muscles in the dog's back to show more tension.
Thanks for the comment!
Nov 4, 2018 07:57:11 #
Edie, the only deadline you have, unless I'm horribly mistaken, is one you set for yourself. Don't hurry. Enjoy the exploration of your photographic artistry.
--Bob
--Bob
ediesaul wrote:
I was arguing with myself about how much space to leave around. While I was going for the tension between the flock and the dog, space for maneuverability certainly would have enhanced the goal.
LESSON LEARNED: Don't delete the original! I was in a hurry to edit these photos, and boy! have I learned my lesson!
Thanks for your comment.
LESSON LEARNED: Don't delete the original! I was in a hurry to edit these photos, and boy! have I learned my lesson!
Thanks for your comment.
Nov 4, 2018 08:00:33 #
rmalarz wrote:
Edie, the only deadline you have, unless I'm horribly mistaken, is one you set for yourself. Don't hurry. Enjoy the exploration of your photographic artistry.
--Bob
--Bob
Second the motion.
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