Morning Light

[Oscar Zangroniz]

This was taken last week at Anhinga Trail. Just one of a handful of shots that I was able to get since there was not that much action. this was about 7:30am, taken with:

Nikon D200
300mm f/4 w/ 1.4tc
Exposure mode, aperture priority
Focal length 420mm
f 5.6 1/500
iso 400
exposure -0.3ev

As always your critiques are always welcome, since this is the best method for me to learn from all of you.
Thank you.:)

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Oscar not much action but the STKs are in town !!! Will be lots of fun !!!!

With these guys always look for a bg before snapping Got a light sick on the back which catches the eye A couple of steps to the left should have been clear
I like the look and pose Might consider a slight curves boost for congrats !!!

[Gus Cobos]

Hey Oscar
Nice image, but have to agree with Al about that white branch on the bird's head, need to clone that out also boost your contrast a bit and sharpen the eye just a wee bit....:D

[Harold Davis]

i agree with all of those above. looks like the focus point was on the lower neck feathers as those are tack sharp and the eye is a bit soft. i do like that pose. are you in the class sunday am at the trail also?

[D.J. McNeil]

Yeah, the neck feathers are in sharp focus... not the face, but I really didn't notice the stick in the BG... unless it is mentioned, no one else, I think would care.