Morkel Erasmus
10-28-2009, 01:34 AM
I created this image recently in the Kalahari Desert. This Greater Kestrel was feeding on a rodent it must've killed moments before we arrived at the spot.
I wish the light wasn't that harsh - it was just starting to head down to the sweet spot for the late afternoon light. I liked the gore on the bill and the detail in the eye (which is obviously more pronounced at higher resolution). About 60% of the original image (cropped from right and left and a little from the top).
I cloned out some branches in the upper right corner that were drawing the eye...
Your input much appreciated.
Techs:
Canon 1000D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 400mm
f5.6 @ 1/2000 SS @ ISO-400
Exp +0.3
I wish the light wasn't that harsh - it was just starting to head down to the sweet spot for the late afternoon light. I liked the gore on the bill and the detail in the eye (which is obviously more pronounced at higher resolution). About 60% of the original image (cropped from right and left and a little from the top).
I cloned out some branches in the upper right corner that were drawing the eye...
Your input much appreciated.
Techs:
Canon 1000D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 400mm
f5.6 @ 1/2000 SS @ ISO-400
Exp +0.3