On the look out...

[Jamie Hickey]

I have never had a photo critiqued. Was wondering if you could give me a over all grading on this shot. I have a contest for wildlife coming up and thought this would help me. FIRE FOR EFFECT!!!!!!!!!!!
PS I only cropped the left and top a little.


Camera: Nikon D5000
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 200 mm
Focal Length: 201.6 mm
ISO Speed: 250
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Program: Manual
Date and Time (Original): 2010:01:13 15:13:39
Max Aperture Value: 5.7
Metering Mode: Multi-segment

[dishingthedivine]

I think it's an awesome shot! I might crop the bottom just a hair, but really, it's fantastic. I love the way the light falls and the focus you've chosen.

[Jamie Hickey]

Not real sure why I need this to be critiqued and 42 people have looked at it with 1 response. If it is bad tell me... would like some sort of response. Thank you!

[J. r. Weems]

Jamie- were this my shot, I would look for less shadow on the lower right branch, and more of the subject closer up. These are not easy subjects. JMHO

[Jamie Hickey]

Originally Posted by J. r. Weems

Jamie- were this my shot, I would look for less shadow on the lower right branch, and more of the subject closer up. These are not easy subjects. JMHO

Thank you J.r.... I followed him for a bit and this was the only shot of 10 or so that I was able to capture the whole animal. Thank you for your input.

[Saralonde]

The positioning of the squirrel is pretty good and the lines of the tree lead up to him pretty well. It does seem to me that the branch in front of him is a little more in focus than he is.

It has nice elements, but not wildly interesting. That may hinder you in a contest for wildlife depending on what the other entries may be.

Give it a try at entering it. You never know unless you try!