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denise ippolito
08-06-2009, 10:51 AM
Canon 40D
ISO 100
100-400 mm
1/320 sec. at f/7.1
HH from a blind
Shot at Machias Island
My first Razorbill and probably one of the most challenging bird I've photographed. This was cropped a bit on right for composition. I had no room top or bottom, but could easily add canvas to the top if it looks too tight. Let me know your thoughts.
I'm thinking I should have bumped up the ISO and shot with at least an 8
John Haig
08-06-2009, 10:56 AM
Nice image! I like how you've captured the warm tones in the plumage that often records as simply black, and the detail in the feather patterns and eye.
Axel Hildebrandt
08-06-2009, 11:07 AM
I like the fluffed-up pose, angle and eye contact and would add canvas at the top and crop some off the left. I would tone down the whites on the neck and there seems to be a slight S/H halo around the head. I also would have gone to ISO 200 and stop down more.
Doug Brown
08-06-2009, 11:10 AM
I think you're spot-on with your self-critique Denise. Also agree with Axel's suggestions. Congrats on your first Razorbill!
denise ippolito
08-06-2009, 12:32 PM
Thanks guys for the feedback - I appreciate it.
Stu Bowie
08-06-2009, 12:38 PM
Congrats on your first Denise. Always great to add a new species, especially a razorbill. Super pose, and I like the detail and exposure on the head. Another vote for more space on top. Still, well captured.
Eric Wilmot
08-06-2009, 12:59 PM
Congrats on your first razorbill... this specie is still on my long list. I like the pose and the eye contact too. As mentioned by Axel, I would tone down the whites and maybe do some selective sharpening. Another vote for space on top. Still, great job.
Kiran Poonacha
08-06-2009, 01:55 PM
Congrats on your first.. Beautiful pose , the head angle is good. I feel the back of the bird should be a darkened a bit...
Roman Kurywczak
08-06-2009, 02:37 PM
Hey Denise,
Oh man....a bit more DOF would have been killer! I guess a return trip is in order! Nice job getting detail in the eye!
denise ippolito
08-06-2009, 03:00 PM
Hey Denise,
Oh man....a bit more DOF would have been killer! I guess a return trip is in order! Nice job getting detail in the eye!
Hey live and learn!! I can't wait for next year. I will practice long and hard till then!!!:)
Thanks Stuart, Eric and Kiran, I appreciate the feedback!!
Fabs Forns
08-06-2009, 03:02 PM
Great suggestions by Axel. I never used ISO 100, my default is 400 all the time unless I need more s/s
Maybe next year we can go together :)
denise ippolito
08-06-2009, 03:14 PM
Great suggestions by Axel. I never used ISO 100, my default is 400 all the time unless I need more s/s
Maybe next year we can go together :)
Fabs, Sounds great!!:)
Simon Bennett
08-06-2009, 03:56 PM
Good pose and subdued setting.
Ákos Lumnitzer
08-06-2009, 07:18 PM
Denise
Big congrats on your first Razorbill. What a wicked looking dude! :) I think your self assessment is good and at least now you have a great excuse to return. I wish we had these guys AND Puffins down under. :(
Thanks for sharing. Additionally, probably a touch more contrast would be good.
denise ippolito
08-06-2009, 09:07 PM
Simon and Akos, Thankyou both for your comments -I hope to return next year for a re-shoot. I'll try some more contrast Akos, Thanks.
Harshad Barve
08-06-2009, 09:18 PM
Congrats on your first
agreed on SC
nice pose here, sharpness & details looks good
TFS
denise ippolito
08-06-2009, 09:58 PM
Thanks Harshad, I appreciate your comments.
Juan Carlos Vindas
08-06-2009, 10:05 PM
Very nice first RB Denise.
Love the BG and the pose this guy is giving you. I hope you have more of this beauty to share with us.
Mohanram Kemparaju
08-07-2009, 02:12 AM
Beautiful looking bird Denise.Head's sharp, but the back, looks a little soft, maybe its the wind, you should try adding canvas on top and go for a vertical crop, the halo around the head is quite visible.
denise ippolito
08-07-2009, 07:04 AM
Thanks guys for your comments.
Subharghya
08-07-2009, 09:34 AM
Beautiful bird and you have captured it in a lovely pose .. exposure is Gr8 .. as already others have suggested the improvements I wouldn't repeat them :)
denise ippolito
08-07-2009, 09:43 AM
Subharghya, Thankyou for your comments. They are much appreciated.
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