First, I think this is a great pose and a very striking image. Second, there are several things that stand out to me as areas that could possibly be improved. One, the clean crisp edges of the canine almost seem surreal - they could probably be blended a bit (with a blending brush of about 2-3 pixels width) to make the image flow more smoothly - this of course from someone who just got NAILED for their processing of an image. Two, the eyes seem surreal - almost painted on. I think that the processing there could be toned down a touch. Three, the focus of the animal versus the focus of the grass seem to conflict around the animal's placement. It could just be me (it wouldn't be the first time!), but it seems like these two aspects have been processed separately and with different perspectives in mind. IMHO, (and I have an AWFUL time with this, trust me) getting all of the elements of a single shot to coalesce into a cohesive unit is not an easy task. Especially when dealing with the pressures of a site like this with comments like "the color needs a bump", "you've over sharpened", "needs more contrast", "dodge & burn more", etc.). Four, I think that the canine would benefit from some of these "frequently recommended" techniques. I think you could really make this image pop a lot more, BUT it is a strong statement on its own (currently). You decide whether or not to implement any of my (or anyone else's) suggestions.
PS: Sorry for rambling... |
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