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Harold Davis
03-30-2009, 04:35 PM
taken yesterday afternoon at everglades national park under some pretty heavy clouds.

D300, Bigma at 370mm, f/6.3, 1/400s, +0.3EV, ISO 800, flash fill at +2.0EV.

thanks for looking. comments and critiques appreciated.
Phil Ertel
03-30-2009, 05:08 PM
Hi Harold, I like this image. I like the direct look this bird is giving us. The eyes are killer. The vertical presentation work well in this picture. Some might like a greater DOF but I like what you have done. This really keeps the focus on those eye. Nice background in pleasing light. Well done.
Dan Walker
03-30-2009, 05:15 PM
Agree with Phil, the shollow DOF really emphasizes the eyes, which are really cool looking. Great light and BG
denise ippolito
03-30-2009, 05:33 PM
Harold, Really nice image, I like the nice sharp eyes and the crop looks good-Well done!
Bruce Gove
03-30-2009, 05:55 PM
Nice capture, Harold. Agree with the DOF issue, but love the sharp, intense eyes and the nice bkrg isolation..

Cheers,

Bruce
Gus Cobos
03-30-2009, 06:44 PM
Doctor Davis,
I like it as presented...:D no more...no less...:) The eyes do it here...good show...remember what I told you...:cool:
Jackie Schuknecht
03-30-2009, 07:42 PM
Really nice Harold. Love the focus on the eyes and the nice soft BG, very well done!
James Shadle
03-30-2009, 08:37 PM
Rock on Harold!
This is the way to use selective, shallow focus.
The eyes have it.
+2 on the flash? Pop Up or SB- ?
James
Ed Cordes
03-30-2009, 08:45 PM
As was said by all - the eyes are super. DOF is fine by me.
Grady Weed
03-30-2009, 09:46 PM
Harold, this one rocks, as James said. Those eyes and the narrow dof are awesome. Great forward thinking here. Frame it!
Sid Garige
03-30-2009, 10:06 PM
Great DOF on this. Really like this image.
Stu Bowie
03-31-2009, 01:21 AM
DOF at its best. Superb detail captured over the head, and pin, pin sharp. Great image Harold.
Harold Davis
03-31-2009, 04:32 AM
+2 on the flash? Pop Up or SB- ?
James

SB-600. no beamer.

thanks everyone. appreciate the comments!
Marina Scarr
03-31-2009, 07:37 AM
Hi Harold: This picture really stands out for me. There is a softness/gentleness about it which I find extremely appealing. You have wonderful detail and good use of fill flash. I think this picture tells a story, and I am always partial to that type of image.