Horse Scratch

[jcspenny]

Hello everyone. I'm somewhat of an amateur when it comes to photography and always looking to improve. I'm curious to know what you guys think of my latest shot.



Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/9.0
Focal Length: 179 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Mode: Manual

Any advice on what to improve is welcomed. Since I'm new to all this I'm not always sure what I'm looking for. I know the basics of how my camera works, but I'm not always sure of what looks good as far as the final image is concerned. I often feel like my pictures are boring or repetitive.

[Visions]

Yes you have the settings for taking your lovely companion, being able to get detail on white fur is not easy. However I am not comfortable with your composition. The picture does show an action but the eye is hidden - a fraction of a second later and the eye would have been visible. I would have liked to have seen at least one hoof as well as the eye (and the tip of the nose). I realise that taking photos of your horse does seem like taking shots that everyone else has taken but your horse has a character of its own so look for that to bring out the best in your pictures.