Parasitic Jaeger

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Another Parasitic Jaeger capture from Iceland in 2012. Also voicing a very loud distancing objection from its recently arrived young ones. C&C welcome.

D3S, nikon 500mm f/4G, 1/2000s, f 4.5, ISO 800, Gitzo, Wimberley Gimbal Head.


Geoffrey




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[dankearl]

This is a nice pose in a nice Iceland BG.
IQ not the best by todays equipment but a fine photo.

[Jonathan Ashton]

I like this, the composition and the complimentary colours are pleasing. The bird is in good focus and the narrow stretch of in focus earth really enhances and it keeps making me look and look again at the bird.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

I like the calling pose and the wing position. Composition is good but IQ and details could have been better.

[gail bisson]

Great wing position and I love the environment portrayed. It shows the Icelandic environment perfectly.
I would add a hint more contrast and sharpening on the bird(but protect the whites on the neck) and bump up the saturation very slightly on the BG.
There is a dust spot/bug at the top of the frame RHS that should be evicted.
Gail

[Bill Dix]

Nice Icelandic feeling to this, and a good bird. I agree with Gail's suggestions to give the bird a bit more pop.

[John Mack]

Nice downstroke pose. Works well small in the frame.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Great wing position and I love the environment portrayed. It shows the Icelandic environment perfectly.
I would add a hint more contrast and sharpening on the bird(but protect the whites on the neck) and bump up the saturation very slightly on the BG.
There is a dust spot/bug at the top of the frame RHS that should be evicted.
Gail

Thanks Gail. Very good suggestions, and thanks for pointing out the spot.

Geoffrey




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[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone.

Geoffrey




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