Mission Three

EQUIPMENT:
Canon Rebel XT

PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTES:
In my short time as a photographer I've realized I'm bad at picking "the best" shot. This goes for my own work, as well as others'.

As you can see, today's "Squirrel A Day" photo is actually two photos.

Mission three commenced around 4:40 p.m. I shot in the same grove as last mission, as well as in a patch of grass outside one of the residence halls.

The first photo was taken in the grove. I think it's a better shot, quality wise. The dark tree and squirrel against the light background appeals to my eyes. However, I feel the shot is too similar to last week's shot.

I like the squirrel's pose in the second shot, though I find the photo's actual quality lacking. While it's a ground shot, like the first mission's shot, it looks completely different. However, it's also a head-on view of a black squirrel, much like last week's shot.

I like both photos and wasn't sure which one to pick. So, I posted them both. After all, this is a learning experience and writing about why I like and dislike my photos will hopefully help me grow as a photographer. And, in my "About" post, I did say my mission was to "take (at least) one squirrel photo a day, every day," so it's not exactly cheating.

However, as I delve deeper into this project, I would like to master the art of "choosing just one photo."

We'll see...