Another Smoky Mountain Bear(s)

bhowdybhowdy Registered Users Posts: 658 Major grins
edited September 17, 2009 in Wildlife
Ric Grupe made the following comment in another thread and I couldn't agree more. I think back to some of the first images that I posted here and truly appreciate the comments that folks made about them ... and the advice that was given.
I look at some of my older shots on SM and think...Sheesh, I just dumped about 4 gb of stuff that was better than anything I was saving back then. I don't want to tire of this hobby like I have most others, so I still take a lot of stinkers to stay motivated!:rolleyes

I also find that I may not take fewer shots now than I used to ... I just keep less. The amazing work of some of the folks here is motivation to improve at this hobby.

And then every once in a while you get an image that you are not 100% happy with .... but the content of the image is just too cool (yes I'm showing my age) to kick it to the curb.

Black Bear Mother and Cub
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Bob
Maryville, TN.
http://bhowdy.smugmug.com/

Comments

  • ThwackThwack Registered Users Posts: 487 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2009
    I like the shot (and the quote). Instead of kicking it to the curb, I'd crop the out-of-focus left side off completely.

    That would have the baby bear coming right out of the bottom left corner. Also, the leaf under the baby bear's chin is very bright. Bringing down the highlights would make that leaf stop fighting for the viewer's attention and wouldn't really hurt the bears (since they're dark/shadow-colors, tweaking the highlights does roughly nothing to them).

    I tried that just now in iPhoto (with a couple other minor tweaks) and attached the result. I'll delete if you prefer, just wanted to show what I was saying since I probably didn't say it very clearly...I have a soft spot for bears so I love seeing pictures like the one you posted. Thank you for sharing it.
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2009
    Great capture Bob! clap.gif Love the expression on the cub!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2009
    I agree that content can trump IQ in a shot.

    As your PP prowess advances you will find ways to enhance this shot. The possibilities are practically endless.

    This is a special shot that should never be dumped...unless you can replace it...which is unlikely.:D
  • bhowdybhowdy Registered Users Posts: 658 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2009
    Thawk - Thanks for the tips ... I like the "improvement" to my photo ... much appreciated

    Glenn - I appreciate the comment

    Ric - Agreed .... Thanks for your help, coaxing and guidance
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    Bob
    Maryville, TN.
    http://bhowdy.smugmug.com/
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