Fiery Nightby
MarjoComment by HBunch: *Critique Club*
Very nice colors. Definately fits the challenge. The lighting is really good.
However, I think that the lighting is the main cause of the biggest problem with the photo that I see, which is focus. It is soft focus on the horse, and blotchy in the shadowy areas.
To help out with the focus issue, you should not try low light photos hand held. Always put the camera down on something, or use a tripod. Another suggestion would be to (if available) use the timer or remote. This will prevent camera shake because then you don't have to push the button and rish moving the camera.
The angle and framing/cropping are nice. I like how you have focused on just a small part of the horse, and not the entire horse. I think that by doing it this way, you have also increased the effectiveness of the color, which is very important in this particular challenge.
The background is good, no distracting elements in the background, however, it is blotchy, from what I believe is the low lighting.
I really like the shot, and I think that it would have done a LOT better with sharper focus.
~Heather~
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