Closer Better? I started photography almost 2 years ago trying to make portraits out of all my images. Recently gaining new perspectives since being on UHH, because of so many of the...

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

I started photography almost 2 years ago trying to make portraits out of all my images. Recently gaining new perspectives since being on UHH, because of so many of the much more experienced photographers here displaying birds and wildlife with more of their habitat included in the image. Wondering what the general opinion of an Egret simply surrounded by water should be cropped more or less? All comments greatly appreciated....Vic

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#2
#2...

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#3 (i have even more spaceif needed)

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14kphotog Loc: Marietta, Ohio

# 2 OR 3 FOR ME. #1 LOOKS TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE.

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

This would have been a good candidate for a portrait shot. It's also important, when shooting this tight and for the reflection, to get the image straight as cropping could be a problem. And, really, this should have been posted elsewhere on the site, perhaps the gallery section or the image critique section. Keep working on it.

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

I was trying to get more of a closeup, but I think I agree

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

via the lens wrote:

This would have been a good candidate for a portrait shot. It's also important, when shooting this tight and for the reflection, to get the image straight as cropping could be a problem. And, really, this should have been posted elsewhere on the site, perhaps the gallery section or the image critique section. Keep working on it.

Sorry, new here...thought this would be the section to put it...thanks

Bill_de Loc: US

They would all look better with more room in front of the bird than behind it. Animals need room in the direction they are moving, or if stationary the direction they are looking. "most of the time"

#1 is a bit tight for my taste.

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Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

Bill_de wrote:

They would all look better with more room in front of the bird than behind it. Animals need room in the direction they are moving, or if stationary the direction they are looking. "most of the time"

#1 is a bit tight for my taste.

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Thanks Bill...

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Image #2 works for me.

juan_uy Loc: Uruguay

One more vote for #2. It has the best balance for me

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Level the image and leave room in front of the bird and you'll have a really nice image. IMHO. Birds in flight take a little practice. Looks like you are off to a good start.

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

rjaywallace wrote:

Image #2 works for me.

thanks rjay

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

juan_uy wrote:

One more vote for #2. It has the best balance for me

thanks juan

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

kpmac wrote:

Level the image and leave room in front of the bird and you'll have a really nice image. IMHO. Birds in flight take a little practice. Looks like you are off to a good start.

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repleo Loc: Boston

Try #3 in portrait format. Nice shot by the way.

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

repleo wrote:

Try #3 in portrait format. Nice shot by the way.

What do you mean by: "portrait format"?