High-Key Woodie

[Doug Brown]

I had some rough light the other day. Perhaps inspired by Gary Rouleau's high-key Hooded Merganser, I thought I'd make the most of my afternoon.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/410937067_tD4MK-O.jpg

Canon 50D, 400mm, f/5.6, 1/400, ISO 1600, +1 EC, no flash, hand held

[Leroy Laverman]

Good symmetry in this shot. The DOF and focus point seem right on. I think it's hard to get head on shots of birds to work, but this one does for me. It might be nice as a vertical crop - just inside the white bars on the wings.

[bill kominsky]

Great job Doug horizontal or vertical am partial to all you posts, and keep posting from the 50-D it is so giving me hope.

Bill

[Ramon M. Casares]

Both crops work great to me, I just loved the power of this shot! Congratulations!

[John Chardine]

This is a keeper Doug- Wonderful and unusual aspect. The subtle reflection in the water is a wonderful touch.

[James Salywoda]

I prefer the original Doug its full of impact and an awesome perspective full of detail really well done and making the best of the weather the only think
I would like to see is a black border defining the outline. Sweet Shot!

[gary rouleau]

I also prefer the original, I like the way his sides melt in to the white BG.