had the pleasure of shooting 2 cooperative green heron down river this morning.
Sunlit duckweed created the bright bg.
First time using beanbag from van window......man, Have I ever been missing out!
Nice portrait, Dave. Good sharp focus, good composition and BG.
jn
05-03-2008, 08:20 PM
Robert Amoruso
Dave,
Even though you had some strong light, you managed it well and created a nice expressive image. I like the duckweed on the bill as well. BG is nice and diffused. If at all possible, getting lower can provide a dramatically different look to images like this.
Well done.
05-03-2008, 08:49 PM
Alfred Forns
Hi Dave it is a treat using the bean bag !!!!
Wold like a slight head tilt for making the head parallel It is a very pleasing image !!!!
05-03-2008, 09:09 PM
Robert O'Toole
Very Very good Dave, other than the stronger than ideal light I wouldnt change a thing.
Bean bags are really the best. I recommend the BLUBB.
Robert
05-04-2008, 02:57 PM
Dave Phillips
thanks guys, appreciate all the input....all I get is sun lately.
The sun cannot get into the narrow area I shoot green herons until a couple hours after sunrise....bummer.
sure hope I get some overcast, but bright days soon
05-04-2008, 09:32 PM
Raymond Barlow
sweet details, and nice composition Dave., great shot.
05-05-2008, 06:33 AM
Del Cockroft
Excellent image. Exposure, detail and BG are superb.
05-05-2008, 11:23 AM
david cramer
What a nice image. Up close and great detail. Nice job on sharpening the feathers without overdoing it.