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Thanks for pointing out Jan Webber's work. It's an interesting style. I can see why some people may want to exhibit it as a piece of fine art on their wall. However it doesn't appeal to my tastes in wildlife photography. The style removes the wildness from the subject. The background is unnatural and the colors are over saturated. When you first look at them, they appear as illustrations rather than photographs.As is, the short answer is no. Can it be edited into something folks may like? For sure. Can it be edited into something people would pay for? Tricky - the lighting is quite challenging.
If you want a sense about what sells in this style, check out Jan Wegener’s work.
https://aviscapes.com/collection/wrens/
I agree. The catchlight in the eye is easy enough to add in post if one is not a purist. I’ve done it on some of my bird photos. Seems more difficult to make it realistic on mammals with large eyes like deer.The eye is too dark. Generally, I like to see the eye. A little highlight is even better.
...I have offered a few bird photos for sale and never sold a single one. Landscapes sell pretty well for me, photos of deer sell pretty well and several of my wildflower macro shots have sold well (especially when someone says the colors go well with their room decor)....
I agree. I would add “majestic” to the list. Bucks with massive antlers, eagles in majestic looking poses and probably, bears, the big African mammals although I’ve never had the good fortune to photograph in Africa.In my experience the wildlife (mammals or birds) photos that sell best, in addition to good technique and composition, are ether cute or colorful, preferably both.
I would conclude the same as the previous. This is great as a journalistic photo of the birds behavior but not a compelling image.
In addition to the many good comments above, my question is who do you see as your target audience? I see images for sale at all prices, sizes, quality and in many different venues. And I suspect that what I personally would buy or sell is probably not very representative of an "average" buyer. Have you considered testing the waters with a few images to see if there is any interest?I am asking about people's personal taste. Generally, what do people who sell prints think.
Tom
I am actually not trying to sell anything. I am trying to get, unsuccessfully, an idea of what people consider art. For example, my wife won't put this shot on the wall as she sees the male dominating the female. Technically it is soft (low f/stop) but is it pleasing?In addition to the many good comments above, my question is who do you see as your target audience? I see images for sale at all prices, sizes, quality and in many different venues. And I suspect that what I personally would buy or sell is probably not very representative of an "average" buyer. Have you considered testing the waters with a few images to see if there is any interest?
Good luck,
--Ken
Helpful information. I shoot a variety of subjects, but don't hang a lot of my work in our house. My wife and I share a bedroom converted to an office and she had an idea of what types of work she did and did not want on the walls. As I am not that set on any of my pieces being displayed, I worked with her to find what I liked and she wanted. But all of the pieces I suggested would be considered art if I was asked to make a call on them.I am actually not trying to sell anything. I am trying to get, unsuccessfully, an idea of what people consider art. For example, my wife won't put this shot on the wall as she sees the male dominating the female. Technically it is soft (low f/stop) but is it pleasing?
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