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Tried to do something with an otherwise ordinary owl shot by adding the circular vignette to fit the face. Not sure it works or not though?
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 7D |
| Lens: | EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 18 Feb 2012 - 11:29 AM |
| Focal Length: | 300mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.7 |
| Aperture: | f/8.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/100sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 800 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| Title: | Owl |
| Username: | 
thatmanbrian |
| Uploaded: | 18 Feb 2012 - 8:02 PM |
| Tags: | Wildlife / nature |
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It's subjective, isn't it.
Personally I find it too dark, almost overpowering but then I'm not really a fan of vignetting anyway.
The shot of the owl, however is really good. One I'd be proud to have taken (and I've taken quite a few!)
. . . not sure that that's any help really!
Bren.
I am a fan of vignetting when done right and for me you seem to have got it write with this one. It gives a little more emphasis to the owl. The shot of the owl is spot on too though there is a little of the lighter plumage below the beak that seems to be blown out a little. Otherwise for me the it's a well worked shot
Mike
I agree it is a tad dark now I look at it again so I've upped a mod of my own as I can't do versions.... Thanks for suggestions.
The vignette is a matter of personal choice, - for me, it doesnt add or subtract as theres really nothing in the background.
I do however think it benefits with toning down highlights; reducing contrast which appears a little harsh; and warming the shot slighly as its a littlew cool (blue), and reducing sharpening (has an effect on contrast also) in some areas.
Loaded a mod for comparison.
Nice detailed shot. Shutter speed very slow for a 300mm shot, - but I expect you used a good support.
regards
Willie
Doesn't he look cross?: I like it a lot. Vignette doesn't detract because you only look at the eyes unless criticising a picture - then have to find something to say! The vignette prevents anything in the corners having any effect and the central composition is spot on here. For me, it works a lot.
Paul
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