Do You Take This Woodie

[john crookes]

Even though it is cold and snowy / rainy spring is in the air as the mating season begins here in the northeast

Nikon D3 with 600mm and 1.4 ext

ISO 800
f9.5

1/350th

fill flash set for ttlfp


processed through lightroom and photoshop with about a ten percent crop

[Gary "Jake" Jacobson]

Beautiful image. I would prefer to see the animals a bit more straight-on. The feather detail is wonderful and the overall image appears a bit on the dark side to my eye.

[Jack Howdeshell]

Great image John, the expressions captured are outstanding.

[Alfred Forns]

Would take some at the top for even more intimate view !!! Love this image Over the top feel !!!! Big Congrats !!!

[Todd Frost]

Very nice image John. Agree with Al on the crop. After all the years shooting slides, I don't mind the darker images. Nice details and pose.
Todd

[Raymond Barlow]

brought out a big smile here John., the title is hilarious., and a cool shot too., well done.

[Wayne Wood]

I really like the mood the darker light offers here , agree about the crop , very pretty image

[Daniel Cadieux]

I agree with crop from top. There is too little water below along the male therefore I would also either crop it out, or put some canvas back if you have it. A very tender moment well captured.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great mood and details. I agree regarding cropping a bit off the top.