Sloth Bear- a different composition

[Aditya Panda]

The standard 3:2 aspect ratio simply didn't work for this image. So trying this 4:5 ratio. Do let me know what you think of it.

PENTAX K 10D
PENTAX SMC DA* 300mmF4 ED(IF) SDM
Av Mode
ISO 100
Tv: 1/640 sec
Av: f/4
Ev: -0.3

August 2009, Daroji Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka.

Cheers,
Aditya

[Sabyasachi Patra]

It seems to be inquisitive. Did you pull his hair? :D

Why f4? I wish the branch or plant were not there in the background just behind its head. I would like to see the original capture.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Aditya Panda]

Hehe! I dare not do that with a sloth bear!:p

I used f/4 because I was shooting this handheld, the bear was walking in pretty fast and light was also low as it was a cloudy (and later rainy) August day. I could've boosted the ISO but felt a little greedy and had portraits in mind :)

I hate that branch in the background, spoils the bokeh completely... but then one can't do much about that.

Will post a copy of the original compo.

Cheers,
Aditya

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice composition. Liked the inquisitive look on its face. Nice details on the face. Agree about the overhead branch.

[Bibhav Behera]

Good composition. Agree abt higher DOF...

[Atul Dhamankar]

Lovely shot.