Shag

[Krijn Trimbos]

A species I didn't really focus on while being in Ireland, but this is a shot I was pretty happy with.

Nothing really special but I thought I would share it with you anyway.

Some of the blacks on the neck are close to being without detail but as a Tiff they still look ok.

I did some patching on the bill and rock otherwise pretty much full frame out of the camera.

C & C are most welcome,

Canon EOS 50D 1/500 6.3 Manual
ISO 400
Canon 300mm F2.8 L USM
M501HSV, G1325

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the setting, BG, sharpness and eye contact. The vibrant colors make this one for me. I might be tempted to lighten the shadows on the head and neck a tad.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I'd be happy with this too! I like how the cormorant's left foot is bridging the gap across the perch's crevic, and I love the plumage deatil along the back. I'm with Axel for the shadows on the head and neck, even if the TIFF looks good. I would probably also crop from below to just above the lightest patch near the bottom.

[Harshad Barve]

Fanastic eyes, loved the details, agrred with Axel and Daniel on good points
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent exposure and detail on the blacks, as these guys are tricky to get right. Sharp, and I like the turned back pose. The comp works well too. Well captured.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Nice pose Krijn. Agree, the blacks are borderline, but still fine. Just. I love the green sheen on the plumage!

[Arthur Morris]

Well done with a nice COMP and good SH and d-o-f. For over-the-shoulder stuff, I prefer the head parallel to the imaging sensor. Some Eye Doctor work would improve this.

[Mohanram Kemparaju]

Like the image, and the perch here.Thats a good tip from Axel,thanks...

[sree.kumar.h]

Like your composition. Wonderful colours especially the green sheen. Interesting head turn.