| Underwater Photo Contest Entry |  by: Kf ChinAmazing Camouflage, 85mm + twin strobe, no crop votes: 8 vote |
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Thank for your latest submission to the UWP contest 
You've requested a critique of your photo. How it works :
I will structure my critique into a few chapters and will list some suggested solutions to problem zones ( if there are any ). My critique will be like 2-3 posts in total, please wait with any answers until you see the note 'photo critic completed' - thanks
As we photo critics do this job as volunteers, a 'thank you' is always appreciated (no 'thanks' = no more critiques ).
Photo critiques here at UWP are meant to give a helping hand with an analytic review & to suggest solutions. The objective is to see you here as winner one day
And here we go ( critique/review starts with the next post ) !
| Jim Garland
2634 point member
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| | Photo Critique
First impression
Interesting image of a difficult subject. well done! Shows camouflage and how the animal interacts with its environment.
Technical ( score from 1-6, best is 6 )
Exposure : 4, Colours: 4, Sparpness: 4, DOF ( depht of field ) : 4, Contrast : 4
Suggestions :
Think about negative space and try and isolate the subject, this may be achieved by simply changing the camera angle. Try to shoot up instead of down. reduce the DOF, isolating the subject from the busy background. Use a strobe or change the strobe angle so that only the foreground is illuminated. Exposure, Saturation, and contrast could all do with a slight boost.
Composition
Think about subject positioning, in the centre rarely works, try rule of thirds.
Suggestions :
Experiment with angles, but for these subjects they need to be isolated and preferably not in the centre.
| Jim Garland
2634 point member
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| | Subject
Difficult subject always going to be quite challenging.
Suggestions :
Patience is the secret to success with these shots. think about the image you want, then wait until you can capture it. Remembering of course that the subjects welfare is paramount. Repeated strobe flashing can permanently damage delicate organisms.
Epilogue
Keep up the good work and try and modify your technique.
All the best,
Jim Garland - website - Award Winning Wreck Photography.
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| Jim Garland
2634 point member
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