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Bait Digger C & C

  • 08-05-2010 3:36pm
    #1
    PhinglasPhil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭


    I tried hard to capture a good photograph of the bait diggers followed by my best attempt at image processing.
    I'd appreciate any comments and critic on the image.
    Thanks, Philip.


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  • #2
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    Nice picture, can't find much wrong with it 'cept maybe lower the red a bit.

    btw what the hell is a bait digger?
    Something to do with Fishing at a guess?


  • #3
    pullandbang
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 4,948 ✭✭✭pullandbang


    I like it. It's nicely composed and captures the back breaking digging very well. I'd agree with AR on the red though - it needs toning down a bit. The glove jumps out at you.


  • #4
    Chorcai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Chorcai


    There is a "glow/halo" from the bucket, but could also be my screen.


  • #5
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,039 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    AnimalRights wrote: »
    btw what the hell is a bait digger?
    Something to do with Fishing at a guess?

    I had to goggle that myself:
    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bait+digging+wiki


  • #6
    AnimalRights
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    lol Kin :D


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  • #7
    PhinglasPhil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭PhinglasPhil


    Thanks for advice - very much appreciated.

    As regards the title - Bait Digger - these guys search for ragworm and lugworm which is then sold as bait to fishermen (rod and line).
    Philip


  • #8
    dnme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,429 ✭✭✭dnme


    PhinglasPhil wrote: »
    I tried hard to capture a good photograph of the bait diggers followed by my best attempt at image processing.
    I'd appreciate any comments and critic on the image.
    Thanks, Philip.

    What camera, lens and settings did you use?


  • #9
    PhinglasPhil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭PhinglasPhil


    I use a Nikon D300. The lens is a Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 ATX Pro. (Quite a sharp lens incidentally.)
    The settings were f22 @ 1/2 sec. Iso 200. Tripod.
    (Welly boots essential.)


  • #10
    PhinglasPhil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭PhinglasPhil


    And yes, I did ask the guy to hold still for me while I took a few shots!!

    Philip


  • #11
    Monietooth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Monietooth


    I like it. If i was being just a bit critical i'd like to see a bit of water at the bottom under the pile of stuff he's dug up.

    Having watched these guys a bit before they tend to dig in a little circle, right? I think if the patch he was digging was framed a bit by the mirror-like water at the bottom it would really look great.

    Other than that, it's a fantastic shot!


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  • #12
    PhinglasPhil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭PhinglasPhil


    Monietooth wrote: »
    I like it. If i was being just a bit critical i'd like to see a bit of water at the bottom under the pile of stuff he's dug up.

    Having watched these guys a bit before they tend to dig in a little circle, right? I think if the patch he was digging was framed a bit by the mirror-like water at the bottom it would really look great.

    Other than that, it's a fantastic shot!

    Yes, I agree with you Monietooth - the framing of the shot would be improved by the addition of some water at the base. However, the shot wasn't cropped therefore I'll need to return to Dollymount sometime again to re-shoot. (Highly recommended - particularly for images of the wooden bridge. I'm not good enough to 'nail' the difficult exposures involved but I'm sure some of you guys 'n gals can!)

    Thanks to you all for your most helpful support.

    Philip


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