Anhinga Trail Anhinga

taken yesterday afternoon at everglades national park under some pretty heavy clouds.

D300, Bigma at 370mm, f/6.3, 1/400s, +0.3EV, ISO 800, flash fill at +2.0EV.

thanks for looking. comments and critiques appreciated.

Hi Harold, I like this image. I like the direct look this bird is giving us. The eyes are killer. The vertical presentation work well in this picture. Some might like a greater DOF but I like what you have done. This really keeps the focus on those eye. Nice background in pleasing light. Well done.

Agree with Phil, the shollow DOF really emphasizes the eyes, which are really cool looking. Great light and BG

Harold, Really nice image, I like the nice sharp eyes and the crop looks good-Well done!

Nice capture, Harold. Agree with the DOF issue, but love the sharp, intense eyes and the nice bkrg isolation..

Cheers,

Bruce

Doctor Davis,
I like it as presented...:D no more...no less...:) The eyes do it here...good show...remember what I told you...:cool:

Really nice Harold. Love the focus on the eyes and the nice soft BG, very well done!

Rock on Harold!
This is the way to use selective, shallow focus.
The eyes have it.
+2 on the flash? Pop Up or SB- ?
James

As was said by all - the eyes are super. DOF is fine by me.

Harold, this one rocks, as James said. Those eyes and the narrow dof are awesome. Great forward thinking here. Frame it!

Great DOF on this. Really like this image.

DOF at its best. Superb detail captured over the head, and pin, pin sharp. Great image Harold.

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Originally Posted by James Shadle

+2 on the flash? Pop Up or SB- ?
James

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SB-600. no beamer.

thanks everyone. appreciate the comments!

Hi Harold: This picture really stands out for me. There is a softness/gentleness about it which I find extremely appealing. You have wonderful detail and good use of fill flash. I think this picture tells a story, and I am always partial to that type of image.