Companions at daybreak

[Donald]

Whilst I was at Stoerhead in the early morning chasing some of the other images that I've posted on here recently, these ladies wandered along the little single-track road towards me.

I just saw it as an amusing little pic, but as I've looked at it, it's grown on me. Always interested to read your thoughts. Is it a useful addition to a gallery trying to tell the story of a week spent in a particular location?

I don't often (never) shoot at ISO800 with my dear old Canon 40D. But I think this came out okay.


40D, Sigma 120-400 F4.5-5.6 APO DG OS @ 273mm. ISO 800. 1/90@f5.6.

[NorthernFocus]

Hi, Donald. It looks like those sheep have a lovely view

The image is technically well executed though perhaps framing just a bit to the right to put the open space in front of the sheep may have been preferable. I haven't been on line much lately so haven't seen the series that you reference of this area. Paired with other images of the location this one may help tell a story. In and of itself IMO it lacks enough surrounding information to provide context.

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Donald,

Dan has already covered the one thing I thought when I saw this.

The image is technically well executed though perhaps framing just a bit to the right to put the open space in front of the sheep may have been preferable.

I don't often (never) shoot at ISO800 with my dear old Canon 40D. But I think this came out okay.

I agree.

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured.

[Geoff F]

I just wonder about removing the right hand sheep? Either crop or clone.

Would this create a stronger subject for the important one which is looking outwards with a quizzical stare?

[Mike Buckley]

Is it a useful addition to a gallery trying to tell the story of a week spent in a particular location?

Though not an award-winner like so many of your images, it would accomplish that goal. Consider using a square crop.

[rpcrowe]

I don't often (never) shoot at ISO800 with my dear old Canon 40D. But I think this came out okay.

Donald,
I really like the image but I might think of cropping a tad bit of the blank sky off the top. I love the ewe looking directly at the camera with those inquiring eyes..

I think that the image at ISO 800 came out just fine. I am a proponent of using whatever ISO it takes (and of which your camera is capable) to get the shot I want...

[FootLoose]

It works for me, Donald, you have captured "the odd one out". Three sheep busily munching and only one notices you. I agree with the others though, I think it needs a little more space on the right of frame.

[ShaneS]

This came out more than OK Donald. I agree with others that a little more room to the right would be good - if you have room a slight shift of the existing crop might be all that is needed...

I like the inclusion of the layered mountains in the background and the vast expanse of sky. Depending on what other shots that you have from the area I think that this shot would work well to further enhance the isolated nature of the area in question. Will be seeing a photo essay (I would love to see how you would put one together for this area)?

[Donald]

Thank you for all your helpful comments. I will look at this RAW file again.

Depending on what other shots that you have from the area I think that this shot would work well to further enhance the isolated nature of the area in question. Will be seeing a photo essay (I would love to see how you would put one together for this area)?

In the meantime, Shane, you can see the whole set in my own gallery (on the 'Latest Stuff' page, at the moment), at :- http://www.dmackimages.org/Other/Latest-Stuff/n-8Vf8c/

[Stagecoach]

I think it's all been said already Donald but for me it's the isolation of the background that makes it along with the 'look'.

[John 2]

As is for me Donald but I needed to see it in the light box to come to that conclusion. First thought was too much sky but actually for me at least, it adds to the isolation of the place. I love the fact that just the one sheep has taken an interest in you.