This has been in my portfolio. I loved it too much not to share when I took it. I hope no one takes offense to me putting it here, since it really was my best of 2006.
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I love the mimiced pose and the general direction they are looking. The tail makes a wonderful line throughout the frame, though I would have liked to see the end of it. White balance seems a little off (too blue), and fixing that alone would make the colors really pop. Still a great capture of some very incredible animals.
This is really nice, Kelli. I think the raw materials are there for an even better finished product; with some more processing it would really improve. I agree with the folks who are suggesting a little more sharpening and a little more contrast/saturation. The fence doesn't bother me, but if you have Photoshop or something with layer masks, it might be worthwhile blurring it out a bit. If you're not sure how that works, let me know and I'll walk you through it. :)
that's a pair. too bad about that fence. i would have been tempted to try a couple with a really short dof, just to see if i could make the background less fence-like.
This makes me smile. I figured this was the one you submitted, Kelli. I love this shot. They're so beautiful and regal. It's a great capture - well framed with the patch of grass in the front and the fence behind, with good exposure, light and color. Definitely worthy of a Best Of.
Crop-out their bodies, tail and righthand side more, work with tones, color and saturation.. and you have a 10 photo, imho. I love the expression on their faces and the background is super.
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