Bull Moose Eating

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• Finland_in_Eton (876)
• [2007-07-06 11:23]
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Really nice photo... I, too, struggle with getting the proper exposure when there is a lot of contrast like your moose, partially in the shade, partially in the sun. However, you did a pretty good job. I'll be interested to see if anyone makes any suggestions... I'm too much of a novice myself to offer any advice other than that you might try spot metering if your camera offers that option.

The POV in this image is just super, such great eye contact ! The DOF is bit shallow which puts the moose's muzzle just out of focus.. but on the other hand, it also draws the viewers attention right to the eyes. Nice composition.

You could try some post editing to sharpen it up a little and improve the contrast/brightness levels. I did a workshop as an example.

That being said... Wow.. how fortunate you are to have been that close to such a magnificent animal... and that it was undisturbed by your presence.

TFS and welcome to TN
Mish

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• ellis49 (30807)
• [2007-07-06 12:06]
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Hi Kathy,
this is not an easy situation with shadows and sun.,
the contrast will be to big.
I did a WS in PS CS3 to try to correct but but..
The picture is fine in POV and compostion.
Well done.

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• angybone (7672)
• [2007-07-06 13:36]

The pov is incredible - to be that close to such an amazingly strong and potentially dangerous animal. Fantastic shot!!

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• nglen (32202)
• [2007-07-06 13:57]

Hi Kathy, You are so luky to see and get so close to this amazing animal. you captured a good compostion and POV. as Ellis said not an easy situation with the sun. but well done TFs.
Nick Have a good weekend.

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• eqshannon (27951)
• [2007-07-06 14:09]

Nice picture. I loved it when I first saw it and still do. Your a natural Kathy.
Bob

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• LordPotty (12035)
• [2007-07-07 6:52]
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Hi Kathy,
As the others have said, this is always a difficult type of shot to take.
In very bright sunlight like this you always need to make sure your white balance is set for sunny. There may be a fine adjustment option too so you can eliminate excessive UV glare.
A good close look at this impressive beast though.
Thanks for sharing.
Steve
You can also try getting your autofocus to lock onto a lighter object at the same distance as the subject, then moving across to take the shot.
Sometimes this works, but sometimes the subject itself will appear too dark.
In post processing, you can often remedy this to some extent by reducing the blue in the shot, perhaps increasing saturation a little to compensate for colour lost through glare, and sharpening often helps too.

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• Priam1966 (58)
• [2007-08-31 3:30]

It's great, I've the chance to see one in Quebec but we were so terified that we didn't thought to take the camera.
It's a good shoot, conhgratulation.

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• JohnWarden (352)
• [2007-11-19 18:46]

A very nice shot, you can see his eyes looking right at you. Well done.