Big Creek 98

Decaying Salmon: thoughts on composition, lighting appreciated. This

is part of a series on salmon habitat. Other photos in this folder

and in single photos folder (leaves). Series encompasses flora,

fauna, and water. I'll be showing these in a local gallery in early

2004 and I'm still shooting. Thanks.

ok, i guess. I like the texture. 4/5

The fish automatically caught my eye's attention, but it might be too bright.

Sean, I agree about the whites. I was shooting at near dark and the whites are too bright for my taste. I may try flashing this in PS, and some reshooting. I spent to evenings shooting dead fish--don't know how much more of that I can take!

I'd agree about the highlights. If a reshoot is possible I'd say get back there right away because this shot is worth it. The tones you achieved in the rocks are beautiful, with some more subtle tones in the fish you'll really have something.

 

As for spending more time with dead fish? We have to suffer for our art Bob! :-))

I need to get out there soon or there won't be much left of these!

Excellent, the blown out whites are what makes this good: it looks like a fish of mercury running between the rocks. Good example of breaking the rules to good effect.

 

Graham

I like the whites of the fish. I think I'd prefer it without so obvious darkening around the edge, it mkaes too much of an editorial statement and I think the fish can speak for itself. . .?