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After a hard day
Image Title:  After a hard day
 
 By: Nick Karagiaouroglou  
  Copyright ©2007



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Photographer Nick Karagiaouroglou {K:96722}
Project N/A Camera Model Canon T90
Categories Nature
Wildlife
Film Format 24x36
Portfolio Lens Tokina SZ-X 80-200mm 1:4.5-5.6
Uploaded 6/11/2007 Film / Memory Type Kodak  Royal Supra
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 99 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 8 Rating
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Location City -  Hergiswil
State - 
Country - Switzerland   Switzerland
About A rather sudden change of subjects - going from abstracts to animals ;-) I make such shots very seldom, as most of the time I can't say if some shot of an animal is even bad. It's just not interesting to me most of the time. Here there were some interesting things, like for example the back light and the "face expression" of that old guy. So, I gave it a try using a lazy focus for enhancing the soft light on the contours of the horse against the background. The composition puzzles me a lot. I think I should zoom a bit closer and leave out the partially visible leg of the horse. What do you think?
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There are 8 Comments in 1 Pages
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Andras Kocsis   {K:1543} 6/11/2007
Nice abstract horse :)
Ok, no jokes: I am happy that you shot this, I love horses. And about the leg: don't cut it down! :) It would be even better with more of its leg visible, if it is possible. If not, leave it alone, it is good.
Cheers
Andras


Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:96722} 6/11/2007
Thank you very much for the comment and the idea, Andras! Talking about abstract horses - well, let me see if I can turn them to biomechanoids, as I am in the alien trip for the time being. And their heads are quite matching alien! ;-)

Unfortunately this is also the uncropped image, so I can't include more of its leg, but nonetheless a fruitable proposal, which let me see a bit more clear.

Thanks a lot,

Nick


Dave Stacey   {K:117108} 6/11/2007
I like the lighting here, emphasizing the horses mane, Nick. I think you're right about cropping a little off the left side though.
Dave.


Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:96722} 6/11/2007
Hi Dave, and thanks a lot for the comment!

So we have two diametrically different opinions here, yours and Andras' who would rather include more of the horse's leg in the image. Interesting and also very fruitful to see how different perceptions of one and the same thing may turn.

I attach the cropped image here - I think it concentrates more on the "face expression" of the horse, while Andras' idea would rather exmphasize on the whole animal (?). Unfortunately the original photo doesn't include anything else, so I can't also post something that corresponds more to his idea.

Have a nice day,

Nick

Left side (leg) cropped off


Ahmed Ismail   {K:19853} 6/12/2007
I also feel if a little bit cropped from the right it would suit the composition better. I like the diagonal form from his neck. Beautiful shot!
Regards, Ahmed


Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:96722} 6/12/2007
Thank you very very much for the nice comment and the suggestion for the crop, Ahmed!

So we have two main opinions here, of which one suggests the inclusion of more of the horse, and the other cropping off image anything but the main subject. I find it very interesting, since it shows two diametrically different impressions.

Best wishes and have a nice day,

Nick


Robert Cameron   {K:1478} 6/16/2007
A very pleasing composition of the a "cuddy" in a field, with great sidelighting. I've been looking to get a shot like this for a while myself, but can't get the right field-horse-light, at the same time. Anyway it will come eventually. keep the leg in Nick, it doesn't detract from thr frame at all, indeed add some more as per Andras comments. P.S. Cuddy is old scottish for a horse.


Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:96722} 6/16/2007
Thanks a lot for the nice comment, Robert! Well, it seems that they don't stand at the right place at the right time, and thus the poor photographer can't have it all. I was lucky enough that day, but in general it is indeed hard. This is also why I have almost no photos of animals at all.

Oh, and thanks for the info about what cuddy means. OK, tomorrow I'll post something sprecial that has to do with scottish! :-)

Best wishes,

Nick


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