Antlers

Elk bulls picture taken at Point Reyes National Seashore. Your

comments are appreciated and thanks for viewing.

Intersing Shot but could have little saturated. Good Work.

 

5/5

 

Stalin

The subject matter doesn't seem to be anything special, nor the composition and lighting, and yet the photo is quite appealing. I am not sure why.

Beautiful animals, I also think the color tone is a little flat but that is only a nick_pick.

Stalin, Nigel and David for stopping by. I agree the overall color is a bit dull which is caused by the cloudy weather and overcasting light. It's always cloudy at Point Reyes.

 

David, that is a great 'Antlers' shot. Here is my personal favorite from my own 'Elk' collection.

 

 

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3714878-lg.jpg

 

If this was mine, it would be special to me. Nice comp - especially with the lone antlers in the middle. I did try bringing out the shadows with the "shadow/details" in CS2. May help a little...

Jerry,I like this composition very much. Nigel D has made a pertinent comment.What is special about it? Two Elk bulls on the left are looking at the camera, two Elks on the right have turned their side(back) to the photographer.The Elk in the middle is out of view and only antlers can be seen. Thus you have achieved someting special by a balanced composition:-)

I disagree that the picture needs increased saturation. In fact, I think the subdued colors add to the appeal; perhaps because of the frequency of over-saturated photos presented on photo.net. In reviewing the other comments, I think that perhaps it is the balance of the subjects that creates the appeal. However, I don't think it is that alone. There is something about the photo that I can't identify that creates the appeal. Perhaps it is the combination of balance and the subtle colors along with other elements I am failing to identify.