Critique Style Requested: Standard
The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
My catalogue contains silhouette images of many of the larger African animals (giraffe, elephant, Lions etc.), but I realized that I had few images of one of the most numerous animal on the savannah–the impala. So, one morning I set out before sunrise to find a herd of impala. I positioned myself a distance away so as not to disturb them. In composing the image I was located to the lower left-hand corner of the area, slightly below the herd so I was shooting upwards at a bit of an angle to capture them on the horizon.
As the sun began to rise I began to take photos, but none were what I wanted. Finally, as the sun just cleared the horizon a sound in the distance alerted them and I was able to get the image I was after with good separation between the individual animals, the sun large in the distance, and all of the animals with ears up looking in my direction. Patience and persistence paid off.
Specific Feedback
Feedback on the composition is appreciated.
Technical Details
Camera: Nikon D850
Lens: Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8
Settings: 1/400 sec @f7.1, 110mm with ISO 100, EV -0.67
Critique Template
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