Where is my chick?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This razorbill was standing on that rock for quite a while. It looked as if he couldn't remember where his nest was. :)

http://www.pbase.com/axelhi/image/115851235/original.jpg

1D3, 300f/4IS, 1/2000s, f/8, ISO 400, fill flash

[Bob Malbon]

WOW, That is one I would love to have!!! How did you get the flash out the port hole? Bob
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[David Fletcher]

This is very cool Axel. Nice one! Love the color scheme, which is nicely balanced and the details in the darker tones. Good FF use.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

WOW, That is one I would love to have!!! How did you get the flash out the port hole? Bob
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Thanks, Bob! I used the relatively small 300f/4 in portrait mode and had the flash attached to the camera.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Stunning! Great exposure, BG, pose, natural moment, light and species! Congratulations!

[Randy Stout]

Axel:

Looks like the razorbill went to puffin fishing classes! I hadn't seen them with this many fish crammed in before.

Your techs look fine, and I particularly like the non obvious fill flash use, it helped you tame the contrast nicely without looking overdone.

Cheers

Randy

[Subharghya]

This is A Gem of an image Axel ... the mouthful of fish makes the image for me .. Gr8 composition and exposure .. I would have liked a little less amount of fill flash to retain the 3D looks as much as possible but that my very own point of view .. Congrats on this one !!

[Joe Senzatimore]

One fine story telling image. Vertical was a great choice here.

[Dr.Pranay Rao Juvvadi]

Tough bird to get a good exposure, and you have got this spot on. The fish in the beak is amazing.

[Kathy Reeves]

Fantastic image. Where was it taken? That is quite a mouth full!

Kathy

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Fantastic image. Where was it taken? That is quite a mouth full!

Kathy

Thanks, Kathy! I made this image on Machias Island last month.

[adrian dancy]

This is about as good as it can get. Superb image...exposure, colours, background etc.

[denise ippolito]

Beautiful Axel, I like the fish filled mouth and the exposure looks nice.Well done.

[Grace Scalzo]

Great complimentary background completes your image. Fun to see!

[Erich Stevens]

Axel,

Well done! I really like the BG too. What is it?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Axel,

Well done! I really like the BG too. What is it?

Thanks, Erich! In the BG are boulders like the one the razorbill is standing on.

[Ryan Lambert]

Stunning work here Axel, BG, comp and detail are excellent..congrats

[Dominic Cantin]

Excellent picture Axel ! I'm green with envy :D No nit , it's excellent ! Thanks for the view :cool:

Dom :)

[Harshad Barve]

No words, I am loving these Razorbills from your glass
TFS

[Joerg Rockenberger]

Fantastic. The only thing I can think of is that I wish that the eye would be more visible. But I realize that this is one among the many challenges with this species. Congrats, JR

[Chris van Rooyen]

Fantastic use of fill flash, whites perfectly controlled! I know these birds provide a challenge as far as the eyes are concerned, but I would still consider slightly lightening the eye?

[Kiran Poonacha]

Too Good Axel... Just wished to see a bigger image.. congrats...

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Fantastic use of fill flash, whites perfectly controlled! I know these birds provide a challenge as far as the eyes are concerned, but I would still consider slightly lightening the eye?

Thanks, Chris! I already lightened the eye but I think I could try to lighten it a bit more.

[Mohanram Kemparaju]

Beautiful shades of brown Axel...like it a lot, and nice behaviour shot as well..

[Charlie VanTassel]

I really like the fine detail that you were able to capture in the dark areas. Of course, the pose and the bill full of fish are phenomenal too.