Burrfish

Hi guys,

I would like to ask for your expertise on how (if) this picture can be improved, or how I could have shot it differently.

The image is slightly cropped from original and minor contrast adjustments have been made, but it looks more or less like original raw.

Nikon 60mm, F7.1, 1/160, ISO 200.

cheers!

Faster shutter speed to darken the busy background.

The background in the lower left is lit by the strobe. The only way to darken that is different strobe positions.

I would also have a little padding around this guy. I like his mouth but it needs a bit of space around it.

Did you try any shots with the strobe light at a different angle?

A little fill light on the left eye would help, using a second strobe or bringing a single strobe towards the right, emphasising the face, rather than the right pectoral fin and gill cover.

Tim

Thanks for your valuable feedback!

Seems I need to work to get more pictures per subject and be very careful about strobe positions. I only shoot with one strobe these days, I realized until I handle one really well (for 60mm kinda shots) the second will only cause trouble.

I only got one chance on this guy due to current and that he got scared, but that's no excuse =)

The cropping is a little tight yes, there's a bit more space in the original I can put back.

Will make a mockup tonight in PS with your suggestions, to get an idea on how the image could've looked with better strobe positions.

Cheers!

It took a bit longer than i expected, but something like this might be better?

It took a bit longer than i expected, but something like this might be better?

 

A few adjustments in Lightroom.

While the original was too warm I think your adjustments made it too cold. The truth lies somewhere in the middle :-).

I like how this photo is progressing!