NORTHERN SHOVELER

[gary ellwein]

D3s, Nikkor 600mm, 1.4TC, f5.6, 1/1600, iso 640, tripod, partly cloudy, late afternoon, late November. PP PSCS5, Nik Photo Efex Pro 4 ( steep slope of the learning curve ). C & C appreciated.


Gary

[Sachin Saraf]

First thing I noticed is Colors on this one really look nice and pleasing... Nice exposure and beautiful low angle...the bird looks overall soft so if it can take another round of sharpening I would try that.

[John Chardine]

Nice male Gary. Sharp, great colour and light. I am not sure about the crop. I see the logic of it but I wonder if it's a bit tight?

[gary ellwein]

Nice male Gary. Sharp, great colour and light. I am not sure about the crop. I see the logic of it but I wonder if it's a bit tight?

Sachin & John, thanks for the look and comment. I struggle with the crop on an image like this. Is there rule of thumb for for such a situation? John, it is good to see you back.

Gary