Reviews from

this is not the rule of thirds

in Botswana

14 total reviews 
Comment from alaskapat


What a magnificent scene! Three giraffes walking , nice stop of their action, well focused, nice clear image with good exposure, they are beautiful animals, beautiful colors that appear natural. Well composed allowing a good sense of this location, how amazing to see them in the wild. I like your title too! Nice work Fred!

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
    thanks so much Pat
Comment from ArtistCarl


Funny title. No, it is not. But it is a very good shot of tres amigos. I wonder if the three palms in the background were planned or a lucky happenstance. This is an interesting picture to look at. Reasons for my five star vote.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
    Lucky; thanks so much again
reply by ArtistCarl on 11-Oct-2019
    Thought so. But no matter it works. You are welcome.
Comment from Linda Wetzel


I love giraffes and I think they move so gracefully with their long necks and Lon legs. This is a very pleasing trio and I like the way the middle one looked right at you as you took the shot.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    thanks a lot linda
Comment from avmurray


In a sort of way it is Fred, the way the giraffes are placed. You have pictured them so well, and the stop action is Perfect. I also like how lovely the warm light is falling on the them, and how well they are standing out from the background.

The photo is Sharp showing Clear and well defined details in all Three of them, and the exposure is very good.

The cropping is Perfect and by the placement of the giraffes, they have been given room to move into. A truly lovely and well taken photo, and With a very good DOF.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    thanks a lot again Annie for your nice comments
reply by avmurray on 10-Oct-2019
    You are more than welcome Fred.
Comment from Nature Rick


Bery nice photo of the three Giraffes, and your right but the composition works well. In focus, sharp details, well done composition, good DoF, natural colors and not over saturated. Overall, a well done wildlife photograph.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    thanks so much Richard
Comment from michiganmike


This looks like it was taken in full sun and yet the tones are quite dull. I would adjust the tonality with curves. The cropping is beautiful and the giraffe's are quite sharp.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    many thanks mike
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    right; I changed the lighting
Comment from Len Shood


Just love giraffes, when I visited Africa they were by far my favourite animal to view.
This is more rule of threes than rule of thirds, but having said that neither are rules as I'm sure you know. A nice shot.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    many thanks again
Comment from nikman


But an example of a beautiful trio out there! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable look at your strollers casually passing by. Strange how those thin legs support their huge bodies. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    many thanks again
Comment from Zilyram


Maybe not the rule of thirds but is the rule of three :) How awesome to see the giraffes in their natural environment and the composition and lighting is great. :)

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    thanks a lot again
Comment from Darth Chelios


Giraffes are so majestic <3
They look to be on a leisurely stroll. They're probably more complex than that and are on a quest or something. Great action shot Supergold!
Beautiful shot!

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    many thanks again
reply by Darth Chelios on 10-Oct-2019
    You're welcome!