So Close But Yet So Far - Elk @ RMNP -- Reposted

Posted by Bill Whala on Sat Nov 15, 2003 9:43 pm

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Repost with more saturation and saved as sRGB

Taken this afternoon at RMNP. This image is one that just makes me shake. It is so close to being a nice image but I wasn't paying enough attention to the forground elements.

Do the OOF objects in the FG completely ruin this?

10D, 300/4 IS, 1.4x
Eval @ -1, Av @ f8, SS 1/200, ISO 400
BreezeBrowser exposure compensation +2/3 prior to conversion
Handheld

All comments and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking.

Bill Whala

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by Kelly on Sat Nov 15, 2003 10:03 pm

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Bill, I like this in spite of the foreground elements. I wouldn't mind them at all if they were in focus, and it might have been possible to have both the foreground vegetation and elk in focus at f8. You might be able to crop a bit off the bottom, to just below where the feet would be, and try cloning out the bit of vegetation that is on his back and under the belly. It might also be worthwhile to see what happens if you selectively lighten and saturate the elk a bit more.

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by Cliff Beittel on Sat Nov 15, 2003 11:06 pm

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The wispy shrubs that come about knee-high echo the similar ones in the background, and thus create depth. But the heavy stick extending in front of his flank and the evergreen in the lower left corner are distractions. Otherwise, the image is nice, and if you'll still be there tomorrow, there's a good chance to get a similar one with a stronger foreground.

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by Dennis Olivero on Sat Nov 15, 2003 11:54 pm

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Wonderful subject. For my eye the green thing lower left seems to be the biggest distraction. Its a tough one. I tried looking at some different crops like head and neck to avoid the distractions but because of the antlers it puts the head about center in the frame and that doesnt seem to work very well to my eye.. I hope you get another chance with a clearer foreground.. Good luck Bill..

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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Nov 16, 2003 1:10 am

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I think it is still a keeper despite the minor imperfections. The second one is much better due to better shadow detail.

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by DC on Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:28 am

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I'm with EJ, I'd love this one in my files.

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by chris earle on Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:57 am

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Definitely still a keeper. I like Kelly's suggestion to crop the bottom and minimize the OOF green branch in the LLC.

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by Michael Brown on Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:25 am

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Those very minor nits don't bother me none at all.
I would still welcome this one in my files any day!!!

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by Tim Grams on Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:29 am

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Certainly a beautiful scene with a nice pose. I also agree a crop on the bottom would help this already nice image. The brush in the foreground is distracting, but I wouldn't say it ruins the image.

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by NDCheryl on Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:10 am

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I would definitely keep this one. The OOF green is the most bothersome to me. the forground branches are much less obtrusive. If you dont want it, you can send it to me...

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by Rich S on Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:22 am

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I hate it when a tree moves and gets in the way of a shot.

Love the contrast of the beautiful rack and the scruffy coat. Hope you get another opportunity.

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by Laura Stiefel on Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:03 pm

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Gosh, I'd be thrilled with something 1/4 this good. I think the repost is wonderful.

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by Kelly on Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:10 pm

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Bill, I like the repost much better!

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:43 am

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Ditto what Dave said!!

Well done Bill - I think you're getting the hang of this now....

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