We’ve been getting a lot of snow here in the Sierra and I’ve been on the lookout for critters in the snow. I caught this guy walking across our backyard in the early morning light.
Type of Critique Requested
Aesthetic: Feedback on the overall visual appeal of the image, including its color, lighting, cropping, and composition.
Conceptual: Feedback on the message and story conveyed by the image.
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Specific Feedback and Self-Critique
I like the environment, and texture of the turkey. It was pretty close when I shot it so I did not have a lot of wiggle room with cropping. Also, what about the bluish snow cast?
Technical Details
Z9, Nikon 200-500 lens, monopod, 1/250th, 300mm, ISO 280, cropped to 3856 x 2681, Photo AI
Love the detail in the turkey, Dave. We don’t see a lot of those around here, so a special treat for me. As for the blue cast in the snow, between my monitor and eyes I am not the best person to address the shades of blue in the snow.
A terrific look at this beautiful tom, Dave. I would love to find some turkeys to photograph. As for the snow, it does have a bluish tint to it on my screen. You can probably “fix” that in post by adjusting your WB temp. Either way, a well executed look at this turkey.
When we first moved in out here, we would occasionally hear turkeys gobbling, and a few neighbors reported seeing them. But that was many years ago. With foxes, coyotes, and bobcats hanging around, I suspect the turkeys tried to find safer living quarters!
Wow – what a find in a wonderful environment!! The snow does have a bluish cast but it feels natural. The warmer direct light is just hitting the snow behind his foot, which puts the rest of it in perspective. I love the snow on his tail!
@terryb , I’ll send you some. They eat everything I plant and refuse to pose for pictures.
Hi Dave
The coloring and detail are much more natural on this shot, then on your lasted posting (25000 - 280 ISO) can make a difference. As for the blue snow, that is not a big deal. You can see the effect of the sun worming the snow to the rear of the turkey.
Peter
