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Judges comments from the 11-way at Malling
(this is a selection of ideas that the judge liked from all 66 entries)... if you compose your images using some of these comments it should assist in gaining extra marks.

diagonal compositions are preffered
differential focussing is all the rage
excellent side lighting will emphasise your work
details in the shadows is important to preserve them
natural backgrounds are a must
a nice base will balance the overall picture
mask where appropriate
ensure that the exposure and sharpness are spot on
avoid distracting backgrounds
attractive patterns can be striking
use shadows to make a complementary background
misty valleys is one use of mist as a complementary effect
Rivers on a diagonal can act as a natural lead-in
diagonal grass furrows are also a good lead-in
the angle of shadows is important
in portraiture try to get a natural facial expression
watch the habits of animals and capture something unusual
animal habits can add a storyline to your nat-hist picture
successful portraiture is achieved through the natural att-
itude of the model(s) and the natural setting.
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