A few bucks more

[Ndukes]

I re-visited the four images in my previous thread taking on board Dave's suggestions and also to tweak the sky/content balance and, most importantly as I was not happy with the square format, re-cropped into 4X3 which I think looks a lot better. Comments on this would be appreciated. Also two more photos which complete the series.


Nikon Df with Tamron 28-300 PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f11, iso 400, cropped


Nikon Df with Tamron 28-300 PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f11, iso 500, cropped


Nikon Df with Tamron 28-300 PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f11, iso 1600, cropped


Nikon Df with Tamron 28-300 PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f11, iso 1600, cropped

I feel a great sense of privilege when essentially wild animals accept me in such close proximity and it is only fair to respect that.
I was satisfied that I had plenty to work with and, feeling really pleased with myself decided to descend into the valley and leave this most obliging group in peace.
Sitting by the river down in the valley (having my packed lunch) I noticed a solitary animal way up the other side of the valley. I figured that this must be the local stag so I set off crouching low and eventually got close enough for this one.


Nikon Df with Tamron 28-300 PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f8, iso 280, cropped

The stag seemed uneasy and went off across just above me. as I followed its direction I could see what he was protecting and why he was uneasy about my presence.


Nikon Df with Tamron 28-300 PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f8, iso 360, cropped

After this one I withdrew quietly and continued my trek down the great valley of Glendalough.

[bnnrcn]

Hi Neville The edits better to me and your additional shots are also nice. It's a pity that the lightbox is still not working and it is difficult to make crop suggestions without moving the image but IMO your last image might look better by cropping from the right ( about half of the out of focus rock) and from the top (may be half of the sky) .

[Shadowman]

Nice series, compositions so much better when the bland sky is eliminated.

[topol]

The last one would make a good entry for a "Caption" competition

[Ndukes]

Hi Neville The edits better to me and your additional shots are also nice. It's a pity that the lightbox is still not working and it is difficult to make crop suggestions without moving the image but IMO your last image might look better by cropping from the right ( about half of the out of focus rock) and from the top (may be half of the sky) .

Thanks Binnur for that. Trying to keep the 4X3 ratio so maybe this works.



Thanks also to John and to Norm for your comments. Any ideas for a caption Norm?

[Rebel]

Great shots Neville, I was speaking to a lad from Wexford last night at Europes biggest Elvis convention! (Don't ask)

[Ndukes]

Great shots Neville, I was speaking to a lad from Wexford last night at Europes biggest Elvis convention! (Don't ask)

Yeah, sometimes the odd one escapes!

Many thanks Matt. Hope you enjoyed the event. 'Are you lonesome tonight' was a big hit when I was in my early teens.

[Rebel]

Yeah, sometimes the odd one escapes!

Many thanks Matt. Hope you enjoyed the event. 'Are you lonesome tonight' was a big hit when I was in my early teens.

I'm not an Elvis fan but agreed to go with a couple of friends when I was drunk as a bit of a laugh, it was a good day though

[topol]

Thanks Binnur for that. Trying to keep the 4X3 ratio so maybe this works.



Thanks also to John and to Norm for your comments. Any ideas for a caption Norm?

"He'll catch his death of cold lying in that wet grass".

[Ndukes]

[IzzieK]

These edits looks better, Neville...the last two additional shots is a good story one...love it!

[Ndukes]

Thanks Izzie.