Hi Mike,
When composing in camera, make sure that everything you want in the image is present and everything which may distract is eliminated whenever possible. The horns are a bit chopped off at the top and my eye is looking for that little bit to complete the image. There is plenty of room at the bottom of the image to have tilted the camera angle up just ever so slightly to fit in the tops of those beautifully textured horns. The contrast of this image is greater than the first you posted, and the increased density of the shadows leads to loss of detail in those areas...as they are beginning to fill in. I like the composition, with the white snowy area to the right of the ram (viewer's left) and even though the head is centered the difference in contrasts make it appear to be slightly off to the right. The colors are rich and the detail in the horns is a bit dark, but lightening up the image in PS is not that difficult. Adjusting the levels--specifically the mid-tones about 10 points or so ought to help. Give it a try, you'll see the difference by using the slider and adjusting up till you get it where you want it. The important thing is to keep shooting. You're taking hundreds of shots, which is good. I probably shoot about 800 or so a month. Constantly working on areas where I feel I need improvement. You're off to a good start, Mike...keep up the good work!
Robyn |
