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Critique By:
Espen Rekdal (K:47)
5/9/2003 10:45:35 AM
This is a very nice macro of a chromodoris. Probably the thing that makes it a good photograph is the level at which the photo is taken. I.e the same level as the slug. It makes it easier for the veiwer to connect with the subject, a prerequisite for all good portraits, don't you think. Clean background and good composition.
Perhaps turning the snail so that it enters the image would make a more compelling image. I don't know but then again the slugs don't always do what we want them to. I have spent ages trying to tell a spanish dancer to start swimming, it only crawled back under a ledge though. It's always a challenge to work with live animals.
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Critique By:
Espen Rekdal (K:47)
1/17/2002 9:56:25 AM
Phillip,
The focus is usually done manually, especially when doing closeup. There is a port (for the 105mm) that will allow you to change from manual to autofocus underwater. Wide angle shots are usually autofocus.
At first you might feel liket the veiwfinder is giving you tunnel vision, but with practise you will get a clear view of you subject, even when using a rebreather (which kind of comes in the way when you're looking into the veiwfinder.).
The f90 housing comes with an eyepiece that screws into the camera aiding veiwing.
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| Photo By: Espen Rekdal
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Critique By:
Espen Rekdal (K:47)
1/13/2002 4:33:48 PM
Good stuff Tom!
Compositionally the image would (IMHO) be better with a tighter crop. I'm thinking of putting the eagle in the rule of thirds, while haveing the water line run through as a diagonal (as is). The eagle would then look into the image (into negative space).
Now seeing as the image was shot with a 600mm that option might not have been possible. Its a good shot as is, and the posture of the eagle looking over its shoulder tells its own story.
I like it. :-)
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Critique By:
Espen Rekdal (K:47)
1/13/2002 4:16:14 PM
Rogiero,
This is a very nice photo. The gentle shades of purple and blues make it a very moody image. Would have liked a not so tight crop, might create a little more space. Very nice double diagonal.
Great work!
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Critique By:
Espen Rekdal (K:47)
1/13/2002 3:52:41 PM
Phillip,
I use several cameras but to date have only used Ikelite underwater housings. They are good down to 60m. Subtronic and Ikelite add light to my creations.
How to get close? Rebreather....
Thanks Bob, Phillip and Brendon for the nice comments.
Espen ;-)
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| Photo By: Espen Rekdal
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Critique By:
Espen Rekdal (K:47)
1/13/2002 3:48:34 PM
Thanks again for all the nice comments. I have lots of theese in my backyard. They can grow to about 1,5m in length and attain a weight og 20kg. Typical size is around 1m, 10kg. The one on the picture is a juvenile. You can tell by the size of the eye relative to the general head size.
Thanks again!
Espen ;-)
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| Photo By: Espen Rekdal
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Critique By:
Espen Rekdal (K:47)
1/11/2002 9:59:32 AM
Takk George, Thanks to all that commented.
It would be possible to stop down even further with that lens (at that distance), but it's always a compromise between sharpness and depth of field. As to the light 1x100ws and 2x50ws strobes. Distance from subject to camera is 30cm. Underwater photographers depend allmost entirely on flash for macro and close up work. However there are exceptions, I'll post some later.
Thanks again to all that commented,
Skål (cheers, in the drinking scense of things)
Espen :-)
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