Bored alpha male

Please go ahead and give me critique on this shot

I think its a great shot! Maybe a bit over exposed on the left? But it makes little difference. I like it a lot.

Nice composition,DOF.

This looks a tad over exposed. Don't know if you are using fill flash but my guess is no because there is no catchlight in the eyes.

 

If you used a flash, you could dial down the background exposure with your f/stop by a half stop, or third stop and still maintain good light on the animal using the flash.

 

Don't forget your meter wants to make everything 18% gray, which is what it did to this animal. If he is supposed to be black, you would unederexpose from the reading to maintain that black.

 

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I agree with the opininons about the image being a bit overexposed (especially at the back of the chimp) but it still is a great portrait that captures personality. I think it would work better if you use the vertical portrait format cropping the green area on the righ.

This is one thoughtful primate. I agree about cropping slightly different. Cutting off from the top and right would help to put emphasis on the face expression, but I also believe, that it is good to keep the balance how it is and leave some space in the direction where the alpha is looking.

 

Timm

Hi Jan

 

This is an incredible capture, perfect timing. I disagree with any cropping on this shot, I like the balance. Would only suggest to enrich the blacks. Nicely done...DanT

This is nice, you don't need to crop this one - but a little overexposed which could be easily cured. Deeper blacks and greens would make for a striking picture.