By the River
Snap shots are not hard to take. That is why ninety percent of all the images taken fall into this category. Quality photographs require thought, persistence and experience. This is particularly true when photographing animals. To get that award winning wildlife image the photographer will have to start early, stock his subject, wait for the right moment and then take lots of images. Even then only one in fifty images will be a keeper.
The photo of this Harring has been placed in a setting that does not have any distracting background. I like the patterns of shadows in the water in the upper left hand corner. There is a nice feeling of movement as the bird takes a step forward.
I would like to make the following suggestions. Number one, get in closer to the subject. The photographer was attracted by the bird so make it the center of attention. This will either require a telephoto lens or the photographer has to get closer to his pray, just like hunting. Number two, when composing and image you will normally want to keep the subject off the center of the composition. By placing it on the one third line the layout will have more balance without cemetery. And number three, when photographing a moving subject leave room in front so it can move into the frame.
One last thing for the photographer to be aware of, the best light for photographing is the first hour after sun rise and the last hour before sun set. The sun is low in the sky and this creates wonderful lighting. This is called the golden hour by photography.
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