Nature First post from my backyard.

Wrangler01 · 09-02-2016, 03:15 PM

My first post, let me know your thoughts.

Note the mesquite leaves dripping with rain drops.

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Liz_in_Calgary · 09-03-2016, 06:37 PM

wow! love all the greenery, nice back yard! The bird is a nice surprise!

Liz in Calgary

**Jacquot** · 09-04-2016, 02:34 AM

Nice image, and Red Shouldered Hawks are gorgeous.

TaoMaas · 09-05-2016, 06:35 AM

I agree...nice backyard! I think you may have two pictures here, though. One is of the hawk. For that purpose, it's too centered in the frame and too small. The other pic may be the rain drops dripping from the mesquite that you mentioned. If that's what you want to show...get closer and show the raindrops. Effective photography is a bit like explaining things to a 3 yr old. You have to say, "Stop! Come here. Look at THIS!"

smf · 09-05-2016, 03:01 PM

I basically agree with TaoMaas about this image, although moments ago in the Critique section of Pentaxforums I defended another photographer's image as a storytelling image.
In this image, you might try cropping significantly from the left. Although that unfortunately would have the hawk looking out of the frame, you might prefer the result without so much of the extremely out of focus greenery at left.
Best wishes,
Stu

Wrangler01 · 09-06-2016, 02:46 PM

Thank you guys.
My limitation is 200mm lens and I was not able to position myself to get the Hawk in the frame larger.
I appreciate the comments of two potential pictures.
I noticed that after it was posted to the forum that the rain drops do not show up as well as in the editing software (lesson learned) as it does on a website..

**Tonytee** · 09-08-2016, 09:55 PM

First of all Wrangler01, welcome to the Forum. I like your photo a lot. It is possible to have the subject enlarged as that would aid in the interest area. As mentioned already, the subject is too centered. So you need to be informed about what is called, "The Rule of Thirds.". Essentially imagine a tic-tac-toe board with intersecting lines. Moving from right to left, the first intersection is known as, "Point of Interest", so this is where you want your subject located. It also works the same on the opposite side. You can find information on this rule on Youtube and there are numerous books on the subject. I think you made a damn fine effort here and do not hesitate to ask for assistance.

Regards,

Antonio

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09-03-2016, 06:37 PM	#2
Liz_in_Calgary Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Calgary Photos: Albums Posts: 102	wow! love all the greenery, nice back yard! The bird is a nice surprise! Liz in Calgary

09-04-2016, 02:34 AM	#3
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Nice image, and Red Shouldered Hawks are gorgeous.

09-05-2016, 06:35 AM	#4
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	I agree...nice backyard! I think you may have two pictures here, though. One is of the hawk. For that purpose, it's too centered in the frame and too small. The other pic may be the rain drops dripping from the mesquite that you mentioned. If that's what you want to show...get closer and show the raindrops. Effective photography is a bit like explaining things to a 3 yr old. You have to say, "Stop! Come here. Look at THIS!"

09-05-2016, 03:01 PM	#5
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	I basically agree with TaoMaas about this image, although moments ago in the Critique section of Pentaxforums I defended another photographer's image as a storytelling image. In this image, you might try cropping significantly from the left. Although that unfortunately would have the hawk looking out of the frame, you might prefer the result without so much of the extremely out of focus greenery at left. Best wishes, Stu

09-06-2016, 02:46 PM	#6
Wrangler01 New Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: North Texas Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thank you guys. My limitation is 200mm lens and I was not able to position myself to get the Hawk in the frame larger. I appreciate the comments of two potential pictures. I noticed that after it was posted to the forum that the rain drops do not show up as well as in the editing software (lesson learned) as it does on a website..

09-08-2016, 09:55 PM	#7
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505	First of all Wrangler01, welcome to the Forum. I like your photo a lot. It is possible to have the subject enlarged as that would aid in the interest area. As mentioned already, the subject is too centered. So you need to be informed about what is called, "The Rule of Thirds.". Essentially imagine a tic-tac-toe board with intersecting lines. Moving from right to left, the first intersection is known as, "Point of Interest", so this is where you want your subject located. It also works the same on the opposite side. You can find information on this rule on Youtube and there are numerous books on the subject. I think you made a damn fine effort here and do not hesitate to ask for assistance. Regards, Antonio