Hippo

[iamnubie]

Exposure 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture f/1.8
Focal Length 50 mm
ISO Speed 200

1. In which area is critique or feedback to be given?
How to make this picture more outstanding, and technical

2. What were you hoping to achieve with this image?
The feel watching an animal drinking

3. Under what circumstance was the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)
spontaneous shot at zoo

4. Thread-starter's personal thoughts about the image.
I Like the image, but seems like its lack of contrast or something else

 

[kwttan]

Nice composition, hippo is sharp and reflection of hippo face
Nice shot :thumbsup:

 

[Neurospark]

Nice shot :thumbsup:

 

[allenleonhart]

man. i know how to title this photo. and i'm sure u guys will agree with me


THIRSTY HIPPO

 

[allenleonhart]

as for TS, try editing the image? i see that most details are intact. could attempt to do an S curve and try make it more dramatic.

and are u sure urs is a 50mm 1.8? o.o why the bokeh is doughnut rings. this looks more like a mirror lens to me

 

[iamnubie]

Yes, i took it myself with 50 f/1.8, i don't even know what mirror lens is
i tried to s-curved it but its a bit dark for my taste, and i try to retain natural daylight feel
thanks for the input

 

[allenleonhart]

Yes, i took it myself with 50 f/1.8, i don't even know what mirror lens is
i tried to s-curved it but its a bit dark for my taste, and i try to retain natural daylight feel
thanks for the input

okkies. i think my eyes getting weird. seeing doughnuts. :bsmilie:

why not try er... using light room. see if u can up contrast and clarity

 

[quizesilver]

would a portriat shot be better?
show the reflection of the hippo?

 

[Override2Zion]

man. i know how to title this photo. and i'm sure u guys will agree with me


THIRSTY HIPPO

Waahaahaaa... nice one. Ok, jokes apart. I think you could improve the image with a little PP of adjusting the balance, the blacks aren't dark enough.

would a portriat shot be better?
show the reflection of the hippo?

I would agree with this too, a portrait shot placing the hippo on top right and showing a bit more of the water leading from where you took the short would make a pleasant composition too.

 

[skybroodz]

Nice pic ! :thumbsup: I am just thinking.. that the story of this picture is not finish. if you wait a little longer for the hippo to open his mouth and really drink the water.. The picture you took is like the hippo is going to drink not drinking yet. I think it may be nicer.