loon with crayfish

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MI '08

Manual exposure provided the necessary consistency in exposure. Using an incident meter allowed me to determine the proper exposure before the decisive moment arrived. Being pro-active rather than re-active will help you reap greater rewards.

I know the head is cocked slightly, but the editor still purchased the image. I think there is a lesson in their somewhere.

ID Mark III, 600mm w/ 1.4x
Manual, incident (plus 2/3 EV) 1/400 @ F/11, iso 400
Post-production-ARC 5.0, CS4

See you where there is light, or at the computer

Best,

Chas
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Very nice, Chas. The flying droplets convey the activity in what would otherwise seem a stationary image. I agree with your point - I have just sold 3 images to a publisher that I wouldn't even consider posting here - not that I think this wasn't worth posting but it confirms your point that there are different criteria by which images can be judged.

Not sure why this posted twice - please ignore duplicate!
Very nice, Chas. The flying droplets convey the activity in what would otherwise seem a stationary image. I agree with your point - I have just sold 3 images to a publisher that I wouldn't even consider posting here - not that I think this wasn't worth posting but it confirms your point that there are different criteria by which images can be judged.

I agree about the head but this one is a terrific image Chas and that is a minor detail that does not reduce its quality. Love the angle, action and sharpness and the beautifull green water. very good job

Looks on my monitor a bit dark but the timing,details and colors are great!

I would have to disagree with the dark comment. Sorry. But to me it enhances the greens vibrant tones and hues. nothing like a properly exposed loon and sharp too. Some great action such as the water drops to boot! Take a bow Chas. Love the loons lately.