Take Off: Wildlife is not really something I have photographed during my first two seasons at the club, so I have started going to the WWT in Arundal. This, I think, is my very best (!) moving shot to date. I find it hard to track - one image in about 200 (lol) is coming in shape-ish. The duck is most definitely sharp - need to work on my background! So..... image overexposed and in need of a good crop.
Take Off: Final. Shadows and highlights adjusted, clarity just increased slightly. Cropped square. Printed on Permajet Titanium Paper. Like the metallic look to this paper but it does look like I've stuck the duck on!!
Judges Comments: Suspicious that the duck wasn’t added to the scene (but noted that this was probably quite unfounded). Reasons for suspicions - absolutely pin sharp and no reflection of the bird. The sharpness gave a great 3-D effect, beautifully separated. Enjoyed droplets falling from feet. Score: 9.
Flowers in the Wind: Taken on a very windy day, using my ND filters. It's not actually the look I was going for but happy with the accidental outcome. Need to increase colours in the image, not in need of a crop this time!
Flowers in the Wind: Final. Shadows, Highlight's, Contrast and clarity all nudged up. Printed on Permajet Oyster Paper
Judges Comment: Noted the long exposure and camera movement, giving a lovely effect but the scene would be best behind something (i.e. something concrete to look at). then he hesitated, decided to hold it. On review he noted soft and gentle effect and the technique was well done. Score:9.
I was away for the showing of these images so the comments were taken by a friend - I'm just a little disappointed not to have been in attendance (haha) for the two 9's in the advance sections - whoop whoop!!!
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