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Well it would have been if this was a reindeer 
I found this one on the computer from last year that somehow got overlooked and as I've not been able to get out with the camera for some time (long story) I thought I'd pop it up here for you guys to have a go at... in the nicest way as I value any criticism ... honest, just as long as it's justified 
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 30D |
| Lens: | EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 24 Sep 2011 - 11:12 AM |
| Focal Length: | 400mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.6 |
| Aperture: | f/10.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/125sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 800 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Average |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | As Shot |
| Title: | Twas the day after Christmas ... |
| Username: | 
nicktg |
| Uploaded: | 29 Dec 2012 - 9:18 PM |
| Tags: | Close-up / macro, General, Humour / fun, Landscape, Nature, Portrait, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature |
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A cracking picture, well done. All that I might have been tempted to do would be add some space to the LHS to give a better balance and perhaps a slight 'burning in' to the lower white parts (Legs and feet).
Frank
You got in nice and close, good detail. I agree with Frank re adding space to the left, - not something you could do unless you zoomed out, so it can be done post processing. Looking at you shot settings, I imagine you used a tripod with that speed, or you had some support, as theres no visible shake.
Ive had this lens, and I found that its sharper below 400mm, 350 max. Some others find the same, but theres the occasional one that is very good at 400mm, - they vary a lot.
The main improvement for me though would be white balance. Its very cool, and the whites have a visible blue tone. With white balance a little warmer, white lose the blue tone and the image looks a little warmer.
I would also lift some detail in the eye, - I used the shadow tool in Photoshop CS, and tone down some of the bery bright highlights slightly.
Ive uploaded a mod to show what I mean.
Hope this helps,
Regards
Willie
Nice image. A little burning in here and there would help. The tips of the antlers are critically sharp, then sharpness fades a bit with depth. Not enough to spoil the image, but your focal point is well forward. Even at f10, the depth of field begins to go.
Paul
Thanks Guys,
All noted and I'll try and do better this coming year
Willie, from memory I think it was hand held as I don't remember taking the tripod with me that day ( I'd been crawling all over the hill trying to get near to Red Deer without much success).
As to the lens, I love my 100-400 and use it for virtually everything (despite carrying a bagful of other lenses with me !!)
All the best for 2013 everyone
Nick
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