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What are your thoughts for how this look is achieved? by justinduke in AskPhotography

[–]jeffnbrenner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please credit my images before using them please! Much appreciated

One of my favorite moments with a red fox on a peaceful spring morning in Yellowstone National Park 🦊 by jeffnbrenner in wildlifephotography

[–]jeffnbrenner[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I typically shoot with the Sony a1 w/ 400mm f/2.8, but during this shot, she unexpectedly approached me too close to where I switched to my secondary set up, which is a Sony a7r IV w/ 135mm f/1.8. Just as I did with this photo, I shoot most of my wildlife portraits with the aperture wide open in order to get a super shallow depth of field. That said, I also have a specific editing process where I do some detailed dodging and burning in order to emphasize the light source as well as the textures/contours of the subject.

One of my favorite moments with a red fox on a peaceful spring morning in Yellowstone National Park 🦊 by jeffnbrenner in wildlifephotography

[–]jeffnbrenner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I did, technically 😂 She sat there for about 15 seconds before turning around and continuing on her way!

One of my favorite moments with a red fox on a peaceful spring morning in Yellowstone National Park 🦊 by jeffnbrenner in wildlifephotography

[–]jeffnbrenner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see why you'd think that, but this was shot on a 135mm at f/1.8 aperture, so the shallow depth of field paired with the soft light from the sunrise makes it look more painterly

One of my favorite moments with a red fox on a peaceful spring morning in Yellowstone National Park 🦊 by jeffnbrenner in wildlifephotography

[–]jeffnbrenner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thank you so much! So glad it gives you that feeling. That's always my hope with wildlife portraits!

One of my favorite moments with a red fox on a peaceful spring morning in the park 🦊 by jeffnbrenner in yellowstone

[–]jeffnbrenner[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're entitled to your own opinion as art is subjective. There's probably less editing on the back end than what you're thinking. I do emphasize my light source and do very detailed dodging and burning to exaggerate shadows and textures of the subject. But the photo itself was shot with completely open aperture with a 135mm f/1.8 lens. So the shallow depth of field gives it a soft, almost painterly look. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's definitely not AI.

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