Comparison of squirrel image:

Below is my chosen image of a Grey Squirrel:

whereas the following image of a Grey Squirrel is taken by Heather Angel (see previous blog).

Similarities of the 2 photographs:

• Size of squirrel
• Pose of squirrel - eating
• Autumnal
• Eye contact
• Muted colours

Differences between the 2 photographs:

• Position of squirrel (central compared to intersection of Rule of Thirds)
• Lighting (Heather's image appears brighter)
• Background (grass versus leaves)
• Heather's squirrel looks into the image, whereas mine looks out of the image 
• My image shows the white squirrel fur to better advantage
• Square versus portrait format
• Perspective - Heather has taken her iamge at the same level as the squirrel

 Does my image compare favourably with Heather Angel's?

In many ways the 2 photographs are very similar but I prefer my own photograph. The squirrel and its fur are brighter and the composition is more interesting. The only feature I prefer is the eye level perspective and I shall consider using this perspective in future. As always it is personal preference.