Another well executed photograph both in technique and subject. The light reflected on
the water, the small pool of splashes under the trunk, and the water dripping from the
elephant’s mouth add detail to an image which relies on shape and tonality to set the
scene. There is an interesting use of negative space which has no distractions and
functions in exactly that way; the position of the setting sun, its reflection and the
Footer 11elephant brings these elements together. Compare this with how the sun was positioned
in the first image in this portfolio.
A strong set of images which show excellent technique and use of light. When presenting
the final composition, consider how essential it is to always include the setting sun - for
example does its position in image 1 distract from the main subject, and does it add to the
story in image 2? Also, think about balancing the contrast across the images, image 2 has
a very different ‘feel’ to the rest of the portfolio, but could work as presented as a stand-
alone photograph.
Comments
Another well executed photograph both in technique and subject. The light reflected on
the water, the small pool of splashes under the trunk, and the water dripping from the
elephant’s mouth add detail to an image which relies on shape and tonality to set the
scene. There is an interesting use of negative space which has no distractions and
functions in exactly that way; the position of the setting sun, its reflection and the
Footer 11elephant brings these elements together. Compare this with how the sun was positioned
in the first image in this portfolio.
A strong set of images which show excellent technique and use of light. When presenting
the final composition, consider how essential it is to always include the setting sun - for
example does its position in image 1 distract from the main subject, and does it add to the
story in image 2? Also, think about balancing the contrast across the images, image 2 has
a very different ‘feel’ to the rest of the portfolio, but could work as presented as a stand-
alone photograph.