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by Philip Grosset

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Here's a photo from M. Clout:

Which version do you prefer? My one is on the right. As always, I recommend getting in really close. I have kept the rose just slightly off-centre, as it is in the original, but I've positioned it just a bit to the right, instead of to the left, so as to include as much green as possible in the new composition. I think the colors are particularly attractive.

"Thank you for comments on the giraffe (on previous page). These two photos of the Kookaburras and the antelopes (I think that's what they are) were also taken at the zoo. What do you think about these two shots. Also i'm really into photography and i'm thinking of taking photography up more seriously, at the moment it's more of a hobby, do you think by looking at my three photos, that i have potential to one day be a professional photographer? (i know i've still a long way to go)." (Leanne)

The trouble with this photo is that you can't see the animals! You just weren't in the right position.

Your photo (on the left) is much more successful. But I'd move still closer in (as on the right) and leave a bit more space in front of the birds than behind them.
I'm quite often asked about professional photography, but, although I've sold photos accompanying articles, I've never tried to earn my living as a professional. My advice would be to find out about training opportunities in your particular part of the world (and speak to local photographers), but remember that it's only the exceptional person who can get beyond humdrum professional jobs and make a real go of it - whereas modern cameras ensure that practically anyone can learn to take quite good amateur photos. If you are interested in submitting freelance work, have a careful look at professional photos in magazines and newspapers. I don't think that your zoo pictures would appeal to a professional editor, as they don't tell a real story. Photograph the birds fighting over a worm in big close-up, and you might find a market for the picture!

More from M. Clout: "This picture was the first taken with my canon rebel G:"

Your photo (on the left) has attractive autumn colors. but no real centre of interest. It is not obvious just what we are meant to be looking at. It might be an ideas to select the most interesting part of the scene and just feature that (as I have tried to do on the right). It was a good idea to include the tree in the foreground!

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