Shrimp Buffet [Archive] - BirdPhotographers.net

Bhushan Dalvi

01-08-2011, 03:18 PM

At low tide these guys literally had a shrimp buffet at the lagoon. For this shot I wish the shrimp in the beak was separated from the other debris. Let me know what you all think.
Device: Nikon D90
Lens: 300mm F/4D + 1.4 TC

Focal Length: 420mm
Focus Mode: AF-C
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic
Exposure
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/2000s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: -0.7EV
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200
Thanks
Bhushan

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Ian Anderson

01-08-2011, 05:30 PM

I like the action aspect and the exposure and blurred background as excellent. I would probably crop off the bottom of the image because it doesn't really add to the image. I might crop a bit of the right side for the same reason and to line the beak and eye up a bit more with the thirds to make the composition a little stronger.

Rohan Kamath

01-08-2011, 08:57 PM

Nicely exposed image with good DOF. I agree with the composition suggestions made by Ian. I notice some white specks all over the image... Is that something on the lens??

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Rohan
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Stu Bowie

01-09-2011, 01:49 AM

Bhushan, I like the low perspective, and I would leave your comp as is. I would just like to see this full size. Lovely light and you have the exposure spot on. Regarding the separation of the shrimp, I would leave that as is too, as its part of the feeding behaviour, with him pulling the shrimp from the water.

Dumay de Boulle

01-09-2011, 02:35 AM

I think its gerat...good exposure and sharp detail...I like the comp as is and the image has amazing light. Would love to see it a bit bigger!

Chris Martinez

01-09-2011, 03:18 AM

I love the drops of water have been frozen and are suspended mid-air. I might trim off half of the brownish layer at the bottom of frame.
The light on the bird looks great.

Duane Noblick

01-09-2011, 05:03 AM

I too like the image as is as far as composition. Great exposure of the whites and I like the feeding behavior shown here.

Bhushan Dalvi

01-09-2011, 07:56 PM

Guys,thanks a lot for all the comments and critiques. All points noted.
Rohan, the white spots you see all over are actually water droplets frozen in mid air as noted by Chris.