# Sizing things up (+revised) **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** wildlife\ **Created:** [September 12, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243 "2026-09-12T00:30:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/1 "2026-09-12T00:30:54Z")
## Revised Version ### Revision 3 (latest) ![Revision 3 - IMG_7665.jpeg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/e/1ec8fcf3b128e11d83a08a057e6faccb6db50686.jpeg) **What changed:** Cleaned up background ### Revision 2 ![Revision 2 - IMG_7537.jpeg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/6/b6b60a7f39054cef219af3ba0e6b6c9b18a25859.jpeg) ### Revision 1 ![Revision 1 - IMG_7513.jpeg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/3/d38a07095accd9865447cd90d11384990718c9e1.jpeg) **What changed:** Adjusted background around the wild dog’s head _Added after receiving feedback from the community._ * * * ## Original Version ![Original - IMG_7503.jpeg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/4/a4c9ceb284e212485085ebc0fe5ba1d006916dea.jpeg) **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 South Luangwa National Park in Zambia and our guide located a wild dog den. After watching them lay around for a bit they got up and began to greet each other and run about. This wild dog suddenly noticed our vehicle and checked us out carefully for a few minutes before returning to the rest of the pack. It was very cool to see his complete focus on us until he ascertained we were harmless. ### Feedback Requested I would live any feedback about the general composition, framing, lighting and color. How can I make this photo better? Thanks so much. ### Technical Details Canon R5m2 RF 100-500 ISO 4000. 300mm. f5.6. 1/1600 ---
**Author:** ![Elizabeth](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/elizabeth/32/69090_2.png) [@Elizabeth](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Elizabeth)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/2 "2026-09-12T00:44:12Z")
The dog’s intense stare and raised paw create a wonderful sense of alertness and tension—you captured a very expressive moment. The light background also helps the dog stand out nicely and he seems sharp. I did notice a few gray and brown spots in the background that draw my eye a little, especially because some seem to almost make a pointer towards the dog’s head. I might consider subtly lightening or softening those spots so they blend more into the background and keep all the attention on the dog’s expression and gesture. Great capture. This is the area that almost seems to point to his head to me. ![image](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/7/875ba9e2ca955f2c1dfb3a7171fcfbfd6a90a6c6.png) ---
**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/3 "2026-09-12T14:19:47Z")
Elizabeth, thank you so much! I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions 😀 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/4 "2026-09-12T14:55:55Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![Elizabeth](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/elizabeth/32/69090_2.png) [@Elizabeth](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Elizabeth)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/5 "2026-09-12T15:05:20Z")
FYI, there is a similiar area around his tail. ![image](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/0/90249ad7b8da67b565a64ff065656fab6c77f5ac.png) The area near his head looks better to me but one spot still stands out to me. ![image](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/6/26f4b79d461659769c2313cab4c531051e221a91.png) FYI - take anything I suggest with a serious grain of salt. I am not that good at editing yet and struggle giving good feedback. ---
**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/6 "2026-09-12T16:46:53Z")
Elizabeth, thank you so much for your feedback. I appreciate your thoughts. I have not really been processing my images for very long and it’s also an area I struggle with. I have been learning a lot from the many experts in the NPN community 😀 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/7 "2026-09-12T16:48:34Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/8 "2026-09-12T22:00:44Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Buffington](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@Steve\_Buffington](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Steve_Buffington)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/9 "2026-09-13T05:02:06Z")
Regarding Revision 2: Hello Timothy, What an opportunity. I am jealous. I have a few points you could try and see what you think. The dog is right in the middle and looks cramped. He has no room to move into. Do you have a slightly wider shot so you can crop and give him more room to move into? Along the same subject, you might want to see what you think about a 4 x 6 crop instead of the square crop. I feel it would make a more dynamic feeling to the shot. I am thinking that will also get rid of some of the foreground and come closer to the animal–and that stare. ---
**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/10 "2026-09-13T14:39:49Z")
Thanks Steve. I appreciate your recommendations and will give them a try ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/11 "2026-09-13T18:02:16Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Buffington](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@Steve\_Buffington](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Steve_Buffington)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 4:35am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/12 "2026-09-14T04:35:13Z")
Well, as would be expected, I like the revision. I don’t get any feeling of him being cramped now. So let’s see what others say. A nice capture Timothy. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/13 "2026-09-14T09:48:49Z")
I for one really like this new format. The dog has space to move into; it also has space below, as that paw is about to come down and the whole animal is arching downwards. So top marks now, Timothy. Beautiful animal and shot. ---
**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/14 "2026-09-14T13:39:20Z")
Steve, thank you for your recommendations​😀 ---
**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/15 "2026-09-14T13:39:38Z")
Thank you Mike ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/16 "2026-09-16T00:13:37Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/17 "2026-09-18T02:11:04Z")
The revision with more space on the left side works very well. A wonderful photo and am glad this animal gave you the opportunity for the shot…Jim ---
**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sizing-things-up-revised/52243/18 "2026-09-18T18:09:08Z")
Thank you Jim