Beach Brawl (+revised)

Revised Version

Revision 1 (latest)

What changed: Brightened the areas around the nose and eyes.

Added after receiving feedback from the community.


Original Version

Critique Style: Standard

The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.

Feedback Focus: Artistic / Expressive

About This Image

We were in Lake Clark National Park on Chinitna Bay and these two bears were flocking about. They fished and played around for 30 minutes or so before wandering off.

Feedback Requested

I would appreciate any feedback on the general compliant feel of the image. Any thoughts on how else I could improve the photo are always very welcome​:grinning_face:

Technical Details

Canon 7D m2

EF 100-400

ISO 2500. 379mm f8. 1/2000.

This is really a fantastic image of two brown bears presumably playing as there didn’t seem to be a lot ferocity in either bear. The water frozen water spray really helps the viewer feel the action. I like the crop and the facial expression of the bear in the back. The one paw with the nails showing is really really lets the viewer see how dangerous these animals are. My one suggestion is to brighten areas around the nose and the eyes to help the viewer see the bears intense expression.

Processing example based on the original image:

Alexander, thank you very much for your comments and suggestions.

The original poster added a revised version of their image.

Brightening the facial feature did the trick for me. The revised version is perfect as presented. Take home lesson, I would not want to be face slapped by a Grizzz! Well done…Jim

Thanks Jim

Great interaction and I love the water splash. The bears appear very playful.

Image may benefit from some boost in contrast.

Thanks J. I always appreciate your thoughts and will give it a try.

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