Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)

[borisbelchev_bspb]

http://www.photodom.com/photos/2009/09/29/1562087.jpg
Model Canon EOS 40D
Copyright Boris Belchev
Exposure program Aperture priority
ISO speed ratings ISO 400
Date/time original 04/07/2009 14:49:18
Shutter speed value 1/2500 s
Aperture value f/6.3
Exposure bias value -0.33 eV
Max. aperture value f/5.7
Metering mode Spot
Flash Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal length 420 mm
Exposure mode Auto exposure
White balance Auto white balance
Focus mode AI Servo
White balance Auto
Flash bias 0.00 EV
I will be happy to hear some comments and critiques :D
P.S. Sorry Doug, I was looking for the original file to pick the Exif info... :D

[Doug Brown]

Hi Boris. The pose here is excellent and so is the sharpness. The light is a little harsh. I would like to see a bit more room up top. It would help if you would post complete techs on your image. Thanks for sharing!

[Lorant Voros]

Guys, you have great humor. :-)

Very nice pose and sharpness. Agree with the light being harsh, but I think you dealt well with the exposure. Adding canvas on the top is certainly needed. Congratulations.

[Ilija Dukovski]

That is a great bird and very nice pose, love the sky color too.
Agree about the space... Congrats!

[Dan Brown]

Nice job Sir! I agree with the above comments but I just got off of a pelagic birding boat and man, you get big points for this if you shot it from a pitching, rolling boat (in my book)!!!

[Phil Ertel]

I like the pose. The back view is nice as it shows the plumage very well. Looks nice and sharp. If it were mine I would add a bit of canvas on top.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I'm a big fan of seabirds and am always glad to see images of them I like the banking pose, sharpness and BG. Adding to the other comments I would try to lighten the eye a bit.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Maybe light was a tad harsh than ideal, but the pose, backview, detail, exposure, colors and sharpness here are all amazing.
Congratulaitons!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Cool bird, and great banking pose. I agree with more room above, and wish for a catchlight. A bit of strategic dodging/burning may negate some of the harsh light. Still, very well done!

[Harshad Barve]

beautifil bird , awesome pose , BG , HA , sharpness. If mine I may add space on top
TFS