Detroit Zoo (PICS)

[juniormc8704]

I took my daughter to the Zoo yesterday, so i brought along the camera.

I think I got a few really nice shots, considering the lens what far from ideal.

and my little helper

 

[truthdesigns]

Great Shot of your daughter!
What lens were you using?

 

[juniormc8704]

all were taken with POS Nikon 18-200 VR.

Its great if you only can have one lens with you, and needs a wide and telephoto, but its not very sharp compared to the pro glass 70-200 VR...

 

[Heart & Sole]

love the shot of the tiger and the peacock.. nice work

 

[Wolverine]

Great shot of that tiger.

 

[imcosmokramer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15015139#post15015139 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wolverine
Great shot of that tiger.

very

 

[IPT]

She looks like she was having FUN . Nice images. I might have cropped the Peacock a little differently to accentute the colors and bird. Some of the other elements in the image draw me away from that.

Hope you don't mind

 

[juniormc8704]

I never mind constructive criticism. Thats the only way we get better.

I agree, much better cropped tighter.

thanks very much

 

[IPT]

you're welcome. That shot of your dtr just makes me smile. She looks like she is having a blast and soooo much fun. That's one for the mantel for sure .

 

[klepto]

beautiful shots Junior!
and well done on the crop there Louis- I really like how that changes the feel of the image.

Junior- like everyone has mentioned, the shot of your daughter is excellent. I think its cool you included it- she must love having a pops who is into animals AND photography! (if you are interested in my thoughts- clone stamping those few stray hairs would be worthwhile)

 

[juniormc8704]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15020623#post15020623 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by klepto
beautiful shots Junior!
and well done on the crop there Louis- I really like how that changes the feel of the image.

Junior- like everyone has mentioned, the shot of your daughter is excellent. I think its cool you included it- she must love having a pops who is into animals AND photography! (if you are interested in my thoughts- clone stamping those few stray hairs would be worthwhile)

thanks very much.

I agree that would improve the shot a lot. Thats an area I have to do some practicing on, as I can never seem to get a natural look. Its always obvious when i do it.

 

[klepto]

your welcome.
a few tips that I was given from some studio photographers: zoom in way further than you would be inclined to. this will allow you to edit a minimum amount of data, making your changes less noticeable.

also, sample your clone from a nearby area, but change up the location of sample anchor and try to duplicate the nearby color and light gradations.

 

[IPT]

I also find that mulitple "stamps" with a brush at like 90% opacity helps soften it and blend it better.

 

[Reef Bass]

Good touchup tips!

I am partial to the shot of the giraffe with its tongue up its nose. My brother can do that!