Moorhen (Gallinula choloropus)

[Graham Goddard]

Taken the other evening whilst waiting for something else to appear (which didn't !), I rather liked the outsome of this.........he/she seems to be staring me down.

Compositionally, it break the rules, but hey - what are rules for :D

1DMKIII & 500f4 + 1.4x
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/2000
Av( Aperture Value ) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length 700.0mm

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[Randy Stout]

Graham:

The comp. certainly does work for me. The strong red reflection and great low shooting angle pull it together.
I wish the sun angle had been a bit more behind you, so both sides were lit, but the dark side does lend him a bit of an ominous look.

Cheers

Randy

[Dumay de Boulle]

I like this. You couldnt tell where th water stops and the sky begins if it wasnt for the ripples. I like that the reflection isnt like a moirror image. I like the contrast and colours.

[Joe Senzatimore]

I was tempted to suggest a little off the bottom but took another look and decided against that. Love the very low angle and everything else as well.

[Danny Laredo]

Love the low angle and colors.
Only wish for a slight head turn.

[Daniel Cadieux]

For me its the opposite from Joe in that I would suggest taking a bit off the top. Awesome facing pose, and I loe the reflection. I too wish the face were evenly lit, but I'd be extremely pleased with this.

P.S. A bit more sharpening for web presentation would be a good thing here IMO as the eye seems a tad soft...

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Graham

As you know, Daniel has echoed my thoughts too, however I do feel that if the 'horizon line' was based on a third, two thirds rule it would really bolster the composition. Combine these two comments and you would have a strong and striking image.

Keep up the good work, secure that spot and hope to see more posts like this. :)

TFS
Steve

[Troy Lim]

Graham,

Did you PS the reflection? Either way, it is OK and I like it. ;)

[Graham Goddard]

Thanks all for comments.

Troy - no I didn't PS the reflection. Just my usual process - crop, curves, levels, USM etc., :)

[Troy Lim]

Thanks all for comments.

Troy - no I didn't PS the reflection. Just my usual process - crop, curves, levels, USM etc., :)

Graham, like I said, I like it either way. Very nice.
I would light up the left side of the face a bit.