Greetings, everyone!
I am starting this new series of posts where I will be giving you my feedback on photographs you took and shared in the comments below.
Don't be shy! No point in that. Receiving some criticism will make you better. This is a good chance for many people to learn and improve their skills in Photography which might not be your top priority but is a nice hobby to...I don't know, probably everybody who took up the camera.
Besides, even master photographers can always benefit from another opinion and take something new for themselves. If they're open enough. I've always been a critic with an imagination and I've gone giving advice left and right, even to people who are far better than me. Try me ;)
A shrike on a thorned branch — Dan Simmons fans might appreciate this ;) Or it might be a close relative. Of the Shrike, I mean.
Aperture F 4; Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec.; ISO 400; Focal Length 200 mm.
A few words on my photograph
Why Black&White?
Good tonal relationships, they allow it. Not that the color image was bad but in this one, the bird stands out even better. And that's important in this genre of Wildlife Photography. Which is usually colorful. Well...Nobody's perfect for everybody. This is how I like it.
Here's the color version:
I know some of you will say "I like this one better." And there's nothing wrong with that.
But I would like to share a few words as I remember them. I heard them live during an exhibition of the classic master portraitist Arnold Newman.
The speaker was William A. Ewing, a curator, and a collector.
"As a collector, I wouldn't buy a color photograph. Imagine holding an original print for a few decades. Colors tend to fade away in time. That's why I go for Black and White only."
This series is not about imposing my mind. It's about sharing an opinion that comes from some knowledge, some experience, some personal preference. It's not about showing off. It's about the opportunity to learn new things. Come and learn! Let's learn together! Let's learn from one another :)
I will be commenting on your photographs, helping you to get better. Even better.
So, this is how my feedback proposal works — If you would like me to analyze a photograph of yours, put it in the comments below this post. One image per person per week. Commenting on the first 15. Probably more. On all others, if and when I can find the time.
I will also upvote comments that impress me in any way. Up to a degree, again.
Thank you for being here with me!
It's your turn!
Good luck and have fun!
Yours,
Manol Donchev
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