Could this win a contest?

Question

Could this win an animal contest?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gummyworldlover/2704805682/in/set-72157605425569766/

or maybe this one?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gummyworldlover/2749359094/in/set-72157605425569766/

It's an animal contest. The judging is 50% Creativity and 50% Image Quality

Answer 1

If I were entering a contest dealing with animals, I would do some research.  First you need to know what the judges are looking for beyond the 50/50 plan (typical by the way).  What kinds of composition and lighting do they tend to award points?

Then with that knowledge, spend as much time as you can at animal theme parks and zoos, shooting for the next contest ... while your images are interesting and you have controlled the exposure on both images, there are things you could do with lighting and composition that could make a good shot spectacular and my guess these judges are looking for spectacular.

Answer 2

The giraffe is sooooooo funny! I like it! I would send this one!

Answer 3

I think the 2nd image is better as the lighting and composition are very nice. the 1st has tons of character, but the lighting on the head is not even and so if you use that one, photo shop the shadow area some to even it out, and add a bit of contrast/punch to the image.

Good luck,  

Answer 4

Definitely on the giraffe, and the turtle is cute but has less personality. Go for it.

Answer 5

wow those are great shots. i like the first one its a more creative shot and the background behind the giraffe gives the picture a lot more quality

Answer 6

I think the first one could

Answer 7

i like the first one its funny :]]]