Helpful Posts: Last Sunday I went to nearby zoo to practice wlidlife shots. I was frustrated due to the presence of barricade or fence, as it was difficult to focus properly and get a decent shot. Black Bear enclosure was an exception. Which one of the two is better? C&C welcome as always. 1.
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Thread: Indian Black Bear
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17th January 2013, 05:05 PM #1
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Indian Black Bear
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17th January 2013, 05:22 PM #2
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Re: Indian Black Bear
He is BIG...
Focusing through a fence is usually not a problem. Go up really close and focus/shoot through it. The fence will not show up in the shot.
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17th January 2013, 05:52 PM #3
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Re: Indian Black Bear
Hi Pinaki
As you say not easy places to take photographs, zoos, still I like em. My pick is #1
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17th January 2013, 08:41 PM #4
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Re: Indian Black Bear
I prefer the first image. But the second would have looked good with different lighting.
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17th January 2013, 09:28 PM #5
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Re: Indian Black Bear
I prefer #2
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18th January 2013, 01:50 AM #6
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Re: Indian Black Bear
I like 3
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18th January 2013, 10:00 AM #7
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Thank you all for your viewing and kind opinions.
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18th January 2013, 10:52 AM #8
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Re: Indian Black Bear
The second image is far superior, and I'll explain why:
- the exposure is much better (the black fur and other colors are more realistic)
- the lighting is much, much better (it's softer)
- the shot is sharper / in better focus
- the bear has a light reflection in its eye (the first image has a "black hole" for an eye)
- the composition is excellent. You have foreground interest, dynamic angles, bear to the side with space ahead of it, plain background behind the head so it stands out, etc
- the bear looks alive and active (the first shot it looks lethargic)
I hope this helps
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