EOS-1D Mk III, 500mm f/4 + 1.4x II, 1/60, f/5.6, ISO 800
About 85% of Full Frame
Photographed last month at Morro Strand State Beach in Morro Bay, CA.
Can't imagine a better place for photographing this species on the shore.
Looking forward to your comments and critiques !
04-03-2009, 11:52 AM
Axel Hildebrandt
Great light, angle, details and BG, I like it a lot. If anything I might remove the green patch in the upper right.
04-03-2009, 12:05 PM
Stephen Stephen
Mike beautiful low angle and eye contact. Well captured.
04-03-2009, 12:06 PM
Stu Bowie
Stunning light, pin sharp, and I like the pastel colour in the BG. I like the low angle in this too. Congrats Mike.
04-03-2009, 12:38 PM
Ramon M. Casares
There's nothing to critique here, the comp, light, exposure, BG, colors, detail, pose and head angle are all simply superb IMO. COngratulations!
04-03-2009, 12:51 PM
Brian Wong
Hi Mike!
I totally agree, this is a very pretty image with all the right ingredients. This is a good example to study and memorize for reference. Love the soft colors.
04-03-2009, 02:26 PM
Tony Whitehead
Nothing to add - agree with Axel's suggestion re dark area upper right - good job, Mike.
04-03-2009, 02:27 PM
Bryan Erb
Love the soft light and bg, of course the bird looks really good too. Very Nice.
04-03-2009, 02:39 PM
Mark Dumbleton
Superb low angle and colours! Will never grow tired of looking at amazing images like this one!
Well done!
04-03-2009, 05:09 PM
Lowell Sims
All around good shot. No nits here. Just wondering if you were able to get a ful reflection shot in this series?
04-03-2009, 05:52 PM
Alfred Forns
Love it Mike !!! Sweet light and what a bg !!! Just fine from my end !!! Big Congrats !!!