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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

I captured this surfing moment . When cropping it, I decided on this cut: not much in front of the board’s direction and a nod to the direction the surfer’s looking.

Specific Feedback

Cropping?

Technical Details

Z9, Nikon 200-500 lens, monopod, 1/1250th, f 8.0, 840mm, ISO 900, cropped to 4440 x 2971

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Nice shot of this surfer, Dave. I like the intense look on her face and the board has obviously seen a lot of use. Somehow this feels like it could use just a tiny bit more room on top and I’m not sure why-just feels that way to me.

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I like the intense look on her face in this one Dave. I think the tight crop adds a bit to the intensity for some reason. Great focus where it needs to be on her face and the board. Cool shot.

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Dave: I like your crop as the surfer is the subject. The surfer’s face and body language really show her intensity. Nicely done.

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Really nice action scene here, and the crop looks fine to me, to emphasize the intent surfer.
Cool catch!