| Underwater Photo Contest Entry |  by: Ellen RiersonGrouper in Little Cayman; T2i w/ Canon 100mm macro lens; ... votes: 28 vote |
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 Dear Ellen,
Thanks for your submission to the contest and welcome to UWP.
You have requested a review of your photo. Let me shortly explain how it works :
As we do have a limited space for each post here, please note that my review will be like 3-4 posts in total. If you want to answer me, please wait until my review has been completed; as photo critics, we do this job as volunteers; a "thank you" is always appreciated 
My review is structured into chapters and I will list problem zones (if there are any) and I will suggest solutions on how to improve results.
Important : The "photo critic" feature here at UWP is not a putdown of uw photos. The objective is to see you here as a winner one day !
For the basics (in case of), an uw photography online course is available here at UWP and it's always a good idea to sign up for that one.
And here we go ! (Photo review starts with next post) :
| Raoul Caprez
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Photo Critique :
First impression :
Nice subject … a bit tight in the frame.
Technical ( score from 1-6, best is 6 ) :
Exposure : 4, Colours: 4, Sharpness: 5, DOF ( depth of field ) : 5, Contrast : 4
Suggested Solution :
The picture is technically correct even if we could improve a bit the lightening on the top of the head of the subject (strobe position to move).
Personally, I would have used a higher shutter speed to darken the background, it would have helped to have an even more neutral background … and maybe a better sharpness for the fish in the mouth.
For the details a slight work in post production could help to erase the particules in front of the background … or better, while shooting, with your external strobes in the right position - and long arms -, you can avoid it.
| Raoul Caprez
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Composition :
Profile subject a bit tight in the frame for me
Background enough neutral
Coral down in the right hand corner is disturbing a bit
Slight downward angle of shooting
Suggested Solution :
I would have left a bit more place down the frame to give space to the fish.
Then with a different position of shooting you maybe could have avoided having a little part of coral down in the right hand corner.
Also, usually, it’s good to be at the same level (or slightly lower) than the subject you take in picture, it’s better for the impact.
| Raoul Caprez
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Subject
Nice subjects with nice colours. Especially when they are in a cleaning station, it’s perfect to take nice pictures of them.
Suggested Solution :
This animal requires maybe another approach for a winner picture.
For the approach it's often good to have the animal really looking at you … its face is really impressive with its big lips !
| Raoul Caprez
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Epilogue
Welcome on UWP !!!
All in all, it’s a good start in the contest. Of course we all can do always better, but while always trying to improve yourself, never forget that the pleasure you have in your underwater adventures should remain your top priority .
I’m now looking forward to see your next posts.
Keep on the good work.
All the best and happy bubbles.
Raoul (UWP Photo Critic)
--------Photo Critique completed--------
| Raoul Caprez
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Thanks very much for the critique!! All excellent points!
I really appreciate you taking the time to provide the feedback!
-- Ellen
| Ellen
254 point member
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You're welcome Ellen,
It's a pleasure if it can help you.
Best regards
Raoul
| Raoul Caprez
16758 point member
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