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Morkel Erasmus
08-02-2009, 06:01 AM
This is my first sighting and photo of this species. Taken in the Kruger National Park, this female was chatting gaily on a rock about 7 meters from my car, and allowed me a few shots.

Your comments and critique most welcome!

Techs:
Canon 1000D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 400mm
f8.0 @ 1/800 SS @ ISO 400
Exp 0
Stu Bowie
08-02-2009, 06:15 AM
Lovely calling pose Mork, well exposed, and good job on the eye. I like the smooth BG too. I would maybe tone the rock perch a bit, and take a bit off the bottom.
Art Peslak
08-02-2009, 06:23 AM
Good exposure and sharpness. I would also suggest trimming some off the bottom as a I find the rock a little distracting.
Joe Senzatimore
08-02-2009, 07:58 AM
I too agree about the rock , but I love the subject and exposure.
Loukie Viljoen
08-02-2009, 08:04 AM
Nice photo Morkel, there is a bit of overexposure, the back of this chat is almost black, yours is bordering on grey, maybe try a little drop on brightness, exposure and see.
Morkel Erasmus
08-02-2009, 08:26 AM
thanks for the feedback guys!

@ Stu - I am uploading a new one with toned down rock and tighter crop.

@ Loukie - I checked all my RAW files taken of this bird, they all look like this with no signs of over-exposure in ACR. This was the way I saw its colour as well. It might have been a juvenile?
Harshad Barve
08-02-2009, 08:46 AM
Perch is too bright and repost is not that good, may be another try on toning it down
BTW what a beautiful bird this is and calling pose makes it better
TFS
Ákos Lumnitzer
08-02-2009, 06:36 PM
Hey bro,
HA is off, but I can sense your excitement in seeing and capturing the new bird. Always a highlight of any day! :)
Toned down perch looks good in repost. I am unsure though about crop. There seems to be some details missing. Still congrats on this birdie. Love the singing pose! :)
Dave Barnes
08-03-2009, 12:56 AM
Morkel looks like he was mocking you. I also prefer the first comp.
Agree with Akos on the detail. Light looks a bit harsh?
Morkel Erasmus
08-03-2009, 02:28 AM
thanks guys.

Akos - yeah I might have cropped too much on that one. that being said I prefer the original comp.
Dave - light was beginning to get harsh, about 10am...