alligator reflection

[heespharm]

what ya'll think...

How could i have improved on this shot... it almost seems like the clarity in the reflection is a distraction??

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/2307208144_e18e43ce19.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 209 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0/2 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

[windrider86]

Did you boost the saturation?
The horizon is crooked and io think there is too much background to really make this guy stand out. Perhaps a closer crop might do the trick

[yokolok]

maybe a tighter crop and a higher vantage point? :)

[peeperita]

i am a big fan of reflections in an image.....so, no, in my opinion, the reflection isn't a distraction......but, more of a enhancement....

the cropping is awkward, and i agree with the above posters that some improvement is due there.....if you have a larger original frame to work with, consider experimenting with the crop to feature the croc more prominently.....

it is a busy frame with all the trees and their reflections competing with the subject....

thanks

peeper

[heespharm]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/2310940372_db96c4c6ca.jpg

submitted with corrections??

[jiminyClickit]

heespharm,

Does this have the same effect you wanted? It really does show your title intention better, looks less cluttered, is level and has a composition nearer that 'thirds' harmony. The shape of the frame is still a question of choice; I might have gone for the rest of the tail, since you already have a very long crop. Also some slight vignette of darkness could bring more focus on alligator.

So which one would you hang at home?

[heespharm]

thanks cricket... great questions to ask when critiquing or in post procesing!!!