Original Image
Cropped Image
The original image shows two deer being surprised by a photographer during mealtime. The expression of the deer on the left shows a pronounced expression of surprise, while the other deer looks calmer and less animated. I wanted to crop the image on the left to see if the emotion conveyed by the image changed.
The rule of thirds was applied to the second image. The image was cropped at eye level, and unnecessary details were removed to simplify the image and increase focus on the subject of the image. However, some surrounding area adjacent to the subject was still left to give more context to the image.
Interestingly, the new image tells a different story all together. Instead of the deer being surprised by the presence of the photographer or disrupted in their mealtime, the image feels more relaxed and casual. The deer appears to be enjoying some alone time, engaging in his usual activities, unfazed by the intruder.
Hi, Saleh,
What a cute deer! and I like the title of your blog. “Say Cheese!” What a perfect name for the picture. The reaction of two deer are cute and funny. I like how you provided the new meaning to the second image. For me, I would crop the other deer and create a new meaning. That is, a deer staring directly at the photographer and saying, “what is this guy doing here?” haha.
Hello Saleh,
Very cool photo! I agree with Jenny that I likely would have chosen the other deer to crop, so I found it interesting that you chose the deer on the left. It was an unexpected, but great decision. It completely changes the story. I was also wondering if the deer at the trough was either un-phased or just REALLY hungry. She looks a little heavy. Maybe about to become a mommy dear? Either way she wasn’t going to let the photographer interfere with her meal time. Great job!