The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This Broad-headed Skink was trapped in my back patio. I had to catch him to get him out. He was tired of the struggle so he was easy to catch. I think at first he was OK with me trying to help him and he didn’t try to get away. Them all of a sudden the little stinker decided to latch on. That wasn’t so bad, and it didn’t hurt with such small teeth, but then he wouldn’t let go. That’s when I decided to get my camera out and take advantage of a still subject. I walked back in the house across several rooms to get my camera then back outside again to use the light. After several minutes and a little persuasion (little shaking) he finally let go. I took a few more shots, then he looked up at he and took off.
Specific Feedback
I’m unsure about the crop and would love suggestions on how to improve the composition.
Technical Details
Canon 5D sr, 100mm MACRO, 400 ISO
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Nice job on both of these, John, and a very interesting back story. Both images are very nicely exposed and the focus is right where it needs to be with adequate depth of field. I kind of wish the out of focus hind leg weren’t there in the first image, but it’s not much of a distraction and I can’t see how to remove it (someone else might be able to). In the second image, I think a slight crop from the bottom to remove the edge of the next finger and from the right to remove the in-focus finger pad would remove those minor distractions and keep the viewers eye from wandering.
What a moment. Looks like you two “connected”. It is fun when we something like this occurs. It’s probably a moment you won’t soon forget. A few years ago a butterfly landed on my pants leg and let me get a few shots. I think @Dennis_Plank has given you some good tips that should help improve the image.
Ouch! That incredible red head makes it look like you’ve bled all over him. What a fiesty little skink. The little touches suggested by @Dennis_Plank make a lot of sense for these too.
You have been skinked which is a lot better than getting skunked. Comps are pretty good and you may want to tone down the highlights especially on the one finger as it is very bright. Otherwise, a good story and very interesting photos. Well done.
John: Just goes to prove that no good deed goes unpunished. Glad the little guy decided to finally let go. Might have made typing or any other task a bit tricky. Fine captures of a neat encounter. >=))>
