LOUNGE LIZARD
by Kirsty RiceNikon D5100 with Sigma 105mm f/2.8 lens macro lens.
Exposure: 1/80sec at f/5.6 (ISO 2500).
What we think: Capturing a sharp image of
an animal in low light can be tricky, especially
when they're relatively close. However, Kirsty
has done a decent job here with this reptile.
We particularly like the way the light reveals
its scaly surface and its long, sharp claws.
The shot could have been improved if we
could see more of the beautiful subject, as
there’s a little too much space in the
left-hand side of the frame. That said, as she
was shooting at ISO 2500, Kirsty has done a
great job in processing to control the digital
noiseandrevealingthetextureofitsskin.Why it works
1) Interesting subject for the viewer
2) Frame-filling thanks to the macro lens
3) Side-lighting nicely reveals textureOctober 2019 Digital SLR Photography 47
LANDSCAPEEXPERT
RossHoddinott
“Well done, Fern, you've captured
a superb shot that I think is
absolutely first-rate! I think this is
such a well-considered
composition and it's evident that Fern has
placed her camera with thought and precision
to create such wonderful symmetry – just one
little step to her left or right and this image
wouldn’t have worked anywhere near as well.
Her timing is spot on too, with the moody,
overcast sky and tide height suiting the scene
perfectly. While long-exposure photography
is a popular, over-used technique today,
when combined with the right scene and
conditions – like this one – it is hard to argue
against it. I love the subtle, cool blue cast and
overall simplicity. Fern’s image is a great
advert for photographers to always keep an
extreme ND filter in their camera bag for
creative long exposure photography.”