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
My intent was to try to capture this impressive bull in his colorful environment. I wanted to be close enough to show detail but far enough away to show habitat.
Feedback Requested
Framing and exposure
Technical Details
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM
Focal length: 290mm
Shutter speed: 1/640s
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 1000
Darn, I would have loved to be with you on this one Jerry. I really like the shot.
I would see if you could get rid of that branch at his bum. The other point I suggest is darkening the hind legs where the sun is hitting. They are the brightest spot in the picture and therefore distracting for me. I think the rest of the exposure and the comp over all is spot on. Nice job.
Lovely atmospheric shot that whispers.
Colours are fantastic as is the sun on the antlers.
I tried reducing the highlights on the antlers and rear but there isn’t enough detail in the posted jpg to stop the whites going rather grey - hopefully the raw is better.
Taking some of the textures from the thigh with healing tool may suffice.
I dont mind the lighter branch of the tree - I think it works very well setting the scene compositionally - photographer creeping up without disturbing the bull with gorgeous colours and slight misty morning feel
I saw another crop that is possible too which avoids the bright hind quarters - I removed a leaning tree infront of the bull as part of this play with the image. I hope you dont mind - I think the original really works if you can sort the brighter areas IMHO - and a good part of me wants to leave the bright areas alone anyway.
WOW! I have always wanted to get something like this. I have been fortunate enough to at least see moose a couple of times.
I agree with the suggestions others have already made. The only thing I would add, and it is really minor, is that I see something mildly distracting and the very bottom left edge, next to the tree, might want to crop that out.
Wow, wow, wow! What an exciting moment that must have been. I love the colours and the light - beautiful.
My natural inclination would have been to show more of the environment. He’s such a dominating element - I think you could add more and he’ll nver get lost.
But I think the crop on this is a very personal choice - really only an opinion. I don’t thin there’s any right or wrong - just what you’re trying to say with the image, imho.
Whatever the crop choiced, it’s an image that makes me stop scrolling! Very impressive.
This really is a very nice shot of a truly majestic creature and I appreciate that you wanted to show him more in his environment.
Steve’s suggestions about the blurry branch and about toning down the bright spots are good and I would have suggested the same (if he had not beaten me to it ).
What a stunning capture!! I agree on toning down the bright spots – there might be enough highlight detail if you start with a linear profile. The setting is gorgeous. If this is a crop and there is more canvas on the bottom and left, it would be good to look at including it, but maybe just for a different version. The image is strong as shown.
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