This was one of the first images using my new Canon 1DX and 600 II with 2X extender. I sat out on the edge of a small pond in Sebring, FL watching this fellow go about finding dinner. This a 50% crop.
ISO 1000, 1200mm, 1/2500 sec, f/8. Processed in PS CS6 with Nik Color Efex Pro and Dfine 2.0
02-11-2013, 08:19 PM
gail bisson
the IQ is stunning.
The light, the pose, the wispy tail feathers are wonderful.
the image just pops off the monitor.
Gail
02-11-2013, 09:01 PM
Karl Egressy
Great pose captured, Mark. I like the raised leg showing off with the yellow foot. Exposure looks OK on my monitor.
02-12-2013, 12:05 AM
Raymond Lee
Beautiful shot! The exposure looks good. Love the raised leg as well. The darkened background makes the bird pop.
02-12-2013, 02:55 AM
Gary Kinard
I have to agree. The image quality is absolutely stunning. very beautiful shot.
02-12-2013, 02:56 PM
Daniel Cadieux
The white bird agaisnt the dark BG is really sweet. Nice walking pose, love the foot touching the water surface. I'm not a fan of the lower dark band along the bottom edge but all else looks good to me.