Ugly Look

[btedesign]

I would just like some tips on how this capture could be better.


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Thank you - Andy

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

[Chip]

Hi, Andy -

My suggestions would be to:

1) crop off the top third or so - that part of the photo doesn't add much to the photo, and distracts the viewer from the subject.

2) sharpening a little bit or a high pass filter might help, too.

If you can re-shoot, try getting a photo from a 45 degree angle or so, and try to get the subject in better light, as opposed to what looks like fairly deep shade.

My 2 cents.

I have to ask about the animal's face/eyes. I honestly can't figure out what I'm looking at. Can you explain what I'm seeing, please? Is it natural or done in post? Thanks.

[btedesign]

you are actually seeing the real face, he is just one ugly dude. I did some wiki'ing and it turns out its a Piebald drake. Thank you for your input ill give "shooting" (no pun intended) this duck another shot this weekend in some brighter light.

Thanks - Andy

[Niresangwa]

I actually like the composition, though I have a leaning towards that kind of look...might not be everyone's cup of tea.

the beak is awesome however. its like a miniature head of its own! great stuff.

[btedesign]

acutally this was the look I was going for but im more then willing to take some pointers from people that have been doing this longer.