Another with Capt. Neiger

[Wheeler McDougal Jr.]

This is another shot I was able to capture while on Jim Neiger's boat. I added a little blur to BG as there are quite a few sticks in the background. Over-all I was pleased with the capture and would appreciate all comments. Shooting data below:
Nikon D3
2010:03:05 08:23:38
200-400mm @ 340mm
340mm (in 35mm film)
Subject dist: 15.0m
1/1250 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
White balance: Fine weather
Flash: Off
File size: 81.9MB
Image size: 2735 x 2330
Color space: sRGB
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Contrast: Normal
Color profile: sRGB

[Deborah Hanson]

I think that this one for detail and overall presence is nicely done. Talons are great. Eye detail and beak are good as well. Techs on this one a little different than the last (more what I would think would be correct?).
There is a slight blur around the edge of the bird but I assume that is from the blurring of the background.

Nice image.
Deb

[Dave Hassell]

The bird stands out well from a busy background but there is a slight blur all around bird. The exposure and focus looks OK on my monitor.

Dave Hassell.

[Randy Stout]

Mac:

the basic image quality here is a def. step up from the previous post. As pointed out however, the post work is spilling over onto the bird. The beak/lores area in particular looks odd.

You are gaining on it overall:)

Randy

[Doug Brown]

Much better detail than the previous image Mac. A bit less contrast would help, as would confining your blur to the BG. I would also lighten the iris just a little.

[Steve Maxson]

A very nice pose, plus good sharpness and exposure. The blur has been noted - and can be fixed. :)

[Fabs Forns]

Hey Mac, great pose and sharpness tha needs to be revisited in post-processing. Hope you got a great time on Jim's boat, hope to go soon myself :)

[Wheeler McDougal Jr.]

Here is a repost which I think has addressed most of the problems, although there still seems to be a problem between some feathers near the end of the wings which I didn't notice before I posted the image. Sorry. What does everyone think? Thank you all for your help.
Mac

[Doug Brown]

I'm still seeing some blurring around the entire bird Mac.