A Robin, a Squirrel and Other Animals

Habitual · Jan 20, 2013

So, I went to Himley Hall yesterday - one of my favourite reasonably local walking routes. Took some pictures of the wildlife, including this squirrel that was super hungry. He was eating for a solid 45 minutes at least! Greedy little begger.

Anyway, here are my pics. Apart from being underexposed (I think I am the master of underexposure!), I thought they were okay. I'd love to hear the thoughts of others. Be brutal if needs be, just be constructive please.

Squirrel by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Robin by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Squirrel by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Squirrel by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Swan by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Mallard by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Squirrel by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Untouched by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Some different pictures can be found on my blog > http://www.tomcash.co.uk/himley-hall-in-the-snow/

Thanks for looking peeps.

Tom.

Niall · Jan 20, 2013

I like No.7!
Some of them look a tad underexposed but it’s a simple thing to rectify. Other than that they look great

Flat Eric · Jan 20, 2013

squirrel gets fatter and fatter. lol
good pictures tom. thats coming from someone who has little knowledge in photography though

Scott™ · Jan 20, 2013

IMO all of them are under exposed. Sorry

DanFreemanPhoto · Jan 20, 2013

Yup, all look pretty underexposed from looking at the tiny thumbnail on this iPad.

(I hate opening Flickr links as they should just link to the bigger photo)

Jay_A · Jan 20, 2013

Great quality images. And that is one fat squirrel!

ukaskew · Jan 20, 2013

Great captures, as mentioned they do appear to be underexposed (very easy to sort though), also the vignette on the swan is a bit strong, in my opinion.

I love he 4th shot of the squirrel eating.

Brazo · Jan 20, 2013

Can't believe no one has mentioned they're under exposed

Tom a camera will always try and expose for 18% grey. What that means is overall the scene will be toned at 18% assuming 0% is pure white and 100% pure black. Snow scenes are mainly white so 18% grey will cause them to under expose. Try +1 stop of exposure compensation et voila!

Niall · Jan 20, 2013

Brazo said:
Can't believe no one has mentioned they're under exposed

Tom a camera will always try and expose for 18% grey. What that means is overall the scene will be toned at 18% assuming 0% is pure white and 100% pure black. Snow scenes are mainly white so 18% grey will cause them to under expose. Try +1 stop of exposure compensation et voila!

Or long story short he could adjust it in PP

Brazo · Jan 20, 2013

On some but not all and surely better to get it right, if you can rather than attempt a repair afterwards

Habitual · Jan 21, 2013

Niall97 said:
I like No.7!
Some of them look a tad underexposed but it’s a simple thing to rectify. Other than that they look great

Thanks man!

cswalmsley said:
squirrel gets fatter and fatter. lol
good pictures tom. thats coming from someone who has little knowledge in photography though

Cheers Chris.

Scott™ said:
IMO all of them are under exposed. Sorry

That's cool man, I knew that before I posted and I was after critique regarding composition and such, hense why I mentioned exposure in the OP. Thanks for your input man.

DanFreemanPhoto said:
Yup, all look pretty underexposed from looking at the tiny thumbnail on this iPad.

(I hate opening Flickr links as they should just link to the bigger photo)

Yeah, they look worse on the iPhone, pad and pod. I'll bring them back later. I didn't quite realise how bad they were until I slept on it.

PhotosbyJay said:
Great quality images. And that is one fat squirrel!

Thanks Jay!

ukaskew said:
Great captures, as mentioned they do appear to be underexposed (very easy to sort though), also the vignette on the swan is a bit strong, in my opinion.

I love he 4th shot of the squirrel eating.

Cheers man! I agree about the swan picture. I think I ruined it in retrospect. I'll retouch these tonight and recover the swan!

Brazo said:
Can't believe no one has mentioned they're under exposed

Tom a camera will always try and expose for 18% grey. What that means is overall the scene will be toned at 18% assuming 0% is pure white and 100% pure black. Snow scenes are mainly white so 18% grey will cause them to under expose. Try +1 stop of exposure compensation et voila!

Thanks man, I agree that it's best to do it right first time and not rely on PP. I'll remember this next time I shoot in the snow - thanks again.