Dutiful mom...

[David Roach]

EOS R EF 400DO I 2xtc II f11 1/1000 ISO 1600

As chicks beg below, this is portrait of mom working on regurgitation.

[Paul Burdett]

Great closeup, clarity, colours and detail in the feathers. Being ultra picky here, but I'd use the healing brush in PS to erase those small white dots on the bird's crest.

[Daniel Cadieux]

That must have been just after sunrise, or just before sunset judging by the WB. A good look at the eye here. If mine I'd surely add some space top and right as the comp feels a bit cramped as is. Is this a big crop, or is this a location where you are relatively close to the nest?

[David Roach]

That must have been just after sunrise, or just before sunset judging by the WB. A good look at the eye here. If mine I'd surely add some space top and right as the comp feels a bit cramped as is. Is this a big crop, or is this a location where you are relatively close to the nest?
Hi Daniel,
This is about 60% of original(is that big?) and was shot right at sunset, or there about, last night with a clear horizon and earth's atmosphere as only light filter. My favorite time... I have more room but liked this composition and the nest was fairly close (I went with 800mm to get more intimate shots). As always, thanks for inputs.
Peace,
David

[Randy Stout]

David:

The things we do for our kids. (regurgitation in this case!)

Soft light, great eye.

I like the way the head/bill works the diagonal of the frame, but agree with Daniel, in regards to a bit more room. If you add a bit to the top and the right, you can still have the strong diagonal line, but with a bit more breathing room.

Cheers

Randy

[David Roach]

David:

The things we do for our kids. (regurgitation in this case!)

Soft light, great eye.

I like the way the head/bill works the diagonal of the frame, but agree with Daniel, in regards to a bit more room. If you add a bit to the top and the right, you can still have the strong diagonal line, but with a bit more breathing room.

Cheers

Randy
Randy (and Daniel), the room you suggested. Thanks as always for your help.
Peace,
David

[Randy Stout]

David:

Like the recrop.

Cheers

Randy

[David Roach]

David:

Like the recrop.

Cheers



Randy

Yepper Randy, as you stated, I was able to keep the diagonal and it looks better to me with the room. Your help always welcome and greatly appreciated.
Peace,
David

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ah yes, now we're talking! Good job with the repost.

[David Roach]

Ah yes, now we're talking! Good job with the repost.

Thanks again, Daniel.
Peace,
David