Any worthy?
Jan 10, 2024 15:30:46 #
patman1
Loc: Pataskala, Ohio
I am considering entering some bird photos in a contest. do you think any of these are contest worthy. Be honest please, criticism doesn't bother me. Thanks in advance.
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Jan 10, 2024 16:12:22 #
AHB
Loc: Stonington, CT
the white-breasted nuthatch is the only one of interest. there is minimal background distraction, posture is natural and the plumage is striking
Jan 10, 2024 17:26:48 #
patman1 wrote:
I am considering entering some bird photos in a contest. do you think any of these are contest worthy. Be honest please, criticism doesn't bother me. Thanks in advance.
2 and 5 seem the best to me.
Jan 10, 2024 17:34:08 #
Consider using the Bird section in the future, where this post will eventually be moved.
Look more critically at your results. Only the final image appears in sharp focus, as well as well-composed with the bird looking at the camera. That final image might benefit from a better cropping, taking off some of the extra space at the top of the frame, maybe changing to a 1x1 (square) aspect ratio.
Look more critically at your results. Only the final image appears in sharp focus, as well as well-composed with the bird looking at the camera. That final image might benefit from a better cropping, taking off some of the extra space at the top of the frame, maybe changing to a 1x1 (square) aspect ratio.
Jan 10, 2024 17:36:42 #
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Jan 10, 2024 17:59:36 #
rwm283main
Loc: Terryville, CT
The nuthatch or the cow bird.
I like the others but I believe there’s too much going on in the background that is distracting me.
Good luck in the contest.
I like the others but I believe there’s too much going on in the background that is distracting me.
Good luck in the contest.
Jan 10, 2024 18:13:47 #
patman1
Loc: Pataskala, Ohio
Thanks guys, I really don't shoot birds per say, these are just some random shots taken around the house and personally I dont think any of them will do. Thanks anyway!
Jan 10, 2024 22:30:10 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Pat, is contest one with which the photographers will not be involved or is it more of camera club situation where the results can be discussed among the members. If the latter, I'd say submit the Whitebreasted Nuthatch and the Brownheaded Cowbird, and then learn from the suggestions and criticisms and enjoy the camraderie of the discussion.
Jan 11, 2024 07:33:24 #
Jan 11, 2024 08:32:16 #
Nice set. Are you entering a club or open contest? Whichever make sure you understand the rules. I like the Nuthatch, but find the light areas on the left a distraction. If by chance these are blurs of a fence or other man made structures you would be DQ' d in a nature or burd competition.
The one I think best is #6, I would crop a little from the top to eliminate the brighter area. Make sure the image fits the size limitations if the contes.
Hope this helps. And let us know how you get on.
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Ann
The one I think best is #6, I would crop a little from the top to eliminate the brighter area. Make sure the image fits the size limitations if the contes.
Hope this helps. And let us know how you get on.
Iechyd da
Ann
Jan 11, 2024 09:48:59 #
patman1
Loc: Pataskala, Ohio
Eligible Photographs
To be eligible to win a prize, all submitted Photographs must depict birdlife (i.e., contain at least one bird or bird part) and accurately reflect the subject matter as it appeared in the viewfinder (a “Photograph”). AI-generated images are not eligible. Normal processing of the original file is acceptable. That includes:
● cropping
● minor adjustments to color, white balance, tone, lighting levels and curves, shadows and highlights, saturation, contrast, sharpness
● moderate dodging and burning
● removal of dust spots and moderate reduction of image noise
To be eligible to win a prize, all submitted Photographs must depict birdlife (i.e., contain at least one bird or bird part) and accurately reflect the subject matter as it appeared in the viewfinder (a “Photograph”). AI-generated images are not eligible. Normal processing of the original file is acceptable. That includes:
● cropping
● minor adjustments to color, white balance, tone, lighting levels and curves, shadows and highlights, saturation, contrast, sharpness
● moderate dodging and burning
● removal of dust spots and moderate reduction of image noise
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