Meta data is embedded information into the photo for tasks such as tagging images, ownership, subject matter and copyright. It will helpful for this class because I will be able to quickly search and find pictures based on a keyword. The most important piece of meta-data seems to be the copy right option; giving the photographer the ability to claim his/her work no matter where the pictures may go. If the picture is passed on to someone else or copied, the meta data allows the user to always be able to trace back to the original source of the photographer. For these photos, I used the macro mode. It adds to just focusing on the animal and not the background. Since my camera is a point and shoot, I do not have much control over depth of field. This macro mode option assists with my focusing. This is a picture of Angelica (impound number #29686) and Auto (#29544). Both of these cats have distinguishing physical traits about them. Angelica has such intense and focused eyes and Auto has unique markings on his face. Both need great homes; these pictures are a step closer to achieving that goal.
I love how the black lines intersect and frame Angelica's ears. Great lights in the eyes! Are you lightening the fur at all? This is the downside of an online course. We can't see each others originals. I've found lightening the fur in the highlighted areas helps a lot. I would lighten some on Angelica's lower lip area (do cats have lips???). Not sure what you call that. Also, maybe the fur in Auto's ears a bit more. Just a thought. Great images!
ReplyDelete@Karen, I actually did both of those things a little bit. Next time, I'll push it further. Thanks for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteThat picture of Angelica is so eye-catching! Her eyes really pop because of the way you captured the color and the catch lights in the eyes. The black around her eyes really helps too, it looks beautiful! However the one of Auto isn't as strong, but I think that it might be just because the lighting isn't the best. It seems to be coming from behind him which doesn't shine any direct light into his face to bring out his eyes (but that's not really something you can control obviously). I would suggest dodging his eyes (especially the catch lights), ears, and nose a little more to better bring out his features.
ReplyDelete@"Allycat" I agree. Lighting has been my problem for capturing the animals in a good and well lite environment. I'm hoping this week will be an improvement. Thanks for the dodging suggestion.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Love the eye level macro mode of Angelica. It really brings out her eyes, and brings us into her world.
ReplyDelete@Professor Johnstone, Thank you. Angelica's picture was one of my favorites of the week.
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