Life in Captivityby
acoppolaComment by karmat: CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
Compositionally, this is a well balanced shot that feels "complete" because the lion fills much of the frame, yet leaves some context of the area he is in.
Technically, it is also a well done shot. The exposure and focus is good; the shallow depth of field helps to minimize the distractions of a background.
Overall, it is a good shot, that I really can't offer a lot of technicalities to improve. As far as dpc goes, I suspect a lot of people were expecting to see some kind of actual chain or even a strong metaphorical one. The electric wire in the background almost serves as a chain, but then I realized it was not. Also, there isn't really anything dramatic about the shot to make it stand out among the 170 or so others. The lighting is a little flat (I understand that is out of your control) and that doesn't help the "drama" part of it.
I'm wondering if a bw conversion would help add some interest to this shot.
nice work, though, I think the connection to the challenge was just a little too tenuous though.
If I need to further clarify or explain myself, please feel free to contact me.
karma
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