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 South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. We were at a wild dog den that the guide had located. We could hear puppies inside the den but the guide told us that they were thought to be just under 3 weeks old so they would not come out of the den. We were enjoying the adults when suddenly the puppies started to appear! They were quite small and wobbly and the guide thought they were about 3 weeks old. Most of the time they were right at the entrance to the den but hidden behind dry brush and vegetation. Every once in a while one particular brave little puppy would come further out and gaze at us. It was very cool. Unfortunately like so many animal interactions it was late dusk and I had to push the ISO. Definitely fun to get a couple decent shots
Feedback Requested
I would love any advice on how to make the image better. Composition, framing, lighting? Thank you all so much for all your expertise and knowledge.
Technical Details
Canon R5m2
RF 100-500
ISO 10000. 500mm. f7.1. 1:1600
He is adorable! I really like the framing, the fact he is looking right at you, and the catch lights in his eyes. I’m guessing it is the high ISO, he looks pretty good to me but I feel like I am seeing artifacts in the background. I’m not sure what to suggest but I would create a background mask and play around with reducing texture, clarity, and sharpness maybe? Maybe even try a slight blur in the background in photoshop? I am definitely not that good at this, but that is what I would try. Great shot, you nice that he ventured out for you.
Elizabeth, I totally appreciate what you see and what you like or don’t like. For me it’s all about seeing my photos through someone else’s eyes and I love your input.
