Battle on the Beach

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

While observing and photographing Elephant Seals on a California beach I noticed these two large males facing off with each other. This brawl lasted for at least 15 minutes before one of the bulls backed off and made his way into the surf. These battles are fought for dominance and mating rights to the females. They can be brutal at times and result in injuries, although no blood was spilled this time.

Specific Feedback

Any and all comments would be most welcome, especially about the emotional impact of the photo. Thanks for looking.

Technical Details

Canon 80D, 70-300mm lens @ 300mm.
f/8.0, 1/640 sec @ ISO 400
Processed in LR, converted to black and white and cropped.


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Great action, beautifully captured and it works in B&W !
You may add some more canvas overall and reduce the sharpening a touch.