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Taken in South-Africa.....Kruger National Park.
BG a tad busy but i really like the colours
Canon 40D
100-400mm @ 200mm
1/2000 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Av
Metering: Evaluative
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 640
AF mode: AI Servo AF
Drive: Continuous (high): frame 1
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
Nice capture Kobus! Eye contact and sharpness are great. I usually like a little separation between wing and beak, but in this case the head is so well lit that I think it works. You might be able to bring out a little more detail in the far wing using PS. I would eliminate the white spot below the bird. I might also give it a little more room up top. Lastly I would post at 800 pixels to let people have a better look at your work. Thanks for posting!
If you have it I would definitelty re-crop to add some back above. If not I would explore adding some canvas in post-processing...this image needs it!! Otherwise quite outstanding. :-)
Thx for the tips appreciate it lots. Must say i like the comp as is. Makes the bird want to come to me imo. But i guess taste differs. I think he he
Very good action and terrific sharpness. I absolutely agree about the need for a little more room for a better composition but this is an outstanding image in the way you posted. Excelent job Kobus
Very cool pose and eye contact. I would increase the saturation and another vote for more room at the top so he doesn't fly into the frame. :)
Lovely colors and pose. I also like the eye contact and the meal is a huge plus!
