Kaylyn Franks  


Teun the Magnificent by Kaylyn Franks

June 2018 - Teun the Magnificent

June 2018 - Kaylyn Franks

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Teun (Toon) is a Friesen horse who was a model at an equine workshop I coordinated for our camera club. Captured Canon 5D Mark iii, Canon 70-200/2.8, ISO 800, 200mm, f/4.0, 1/800 sec. Basic adjustments in Lightroom, cleanup of weeds, poles and tree done in PS.


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7 comments posted




Mike Patterson   Mike Patterson
Nice job of processing the image and removing the distractions, especially the tree that was standing behind the hindquarters. I think you did a good job of capturing the horse. My only wish is that you had captured something more than a portrait-type image. Just a question about the horse and has nothing to do with your image: In Texas, we'd consider this a sway-back by the way the back makes such a deep dip. These are ordinarily older horses set for retirement. Is this a trait particular to this breed of horse or am I just seeing something that isn't there?   Posted: 06/08/2018 13:59:58
Marti Buckely   Marti Buckely
He appeared sway-backed to me as well. I would guess he is an older horse.

I tried cropping tighter and burning in the bottom grasses.   Posted: 06/10/2018 15:30:54
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Kaylyn Franks   Kaylyn Franks
I appreciate the feedback and will try some of the techniques mentioned. Marti, I really like the image you have posted. Teun is 20 years old and retired, so the sway back is attributed to aging.   Posted: 06/25/2018 07:43:43



Jerry Biddlecom   Jerry Biddlecom
You did well in eliminating the tree above his hind quarters but the remaining trees are still pulling my eyes too much to the right. Instead of cloning out those trees how about cropping the right side out entirely and moving the horse out of the center of the composition? This could be a monitor difference, but I think the horse could be brightened up in order to bring out more detail. I like the bokeh in the foreground and background which frame him nicely. I see Mike's point but this could also be a portrait of a proud animal which gives off an aura of "I'm king of this here hill."   Posted: 06/10/2018 07:54:32



Peggy Reeder   Peggy Reeder
Yes he is magnificent and very proud. I love the way he looks right at the camera. The background, although it is his natural habitat, is a bit too busy. Perhaps blur or darken more. A levels adjustment would brighten him to bring out more detail. But I think this is a wonderful portrait.   Posted: 06/10/2018 13:42:38



Joseph J Zaia   Joseph J Zaia
"Teun the Magnificent" knows he is the star and must be familiar with the 'click' of the camera. Since he stands so proudly, I do not mind him in the center. Perhaps you can consider toning down the trees on the right side, so that they are less noticeable.   Posted: 06/10/2018 14:35:06



 
I agree with Marti but I think it is still "cut off" the rest of the image, which is very soft. I would suggest to add some sharp detail on the front, like stone, and make the horse less sharp to get DOF.   Posted: 06/19/2018 03:17:14