Sony A700~Sony70-400G@400mm~ISO500~F6.3~1/800sec~manual exposure~Surfside, Texas(mud flats)~7-18-09
CS4/Topaz Adjust(small detail preset)/Topaz Clean2. A bit older than the newly hatched chicks that are completely black.
comments and critique welcomed. regards~Bill
07-20-2009, 10:45 PM
Dave Mills
Hi Bill, I like your choice of filters and your angle to the subject. Lighting is even and pleasing along with the color. I would have preferred a bit more room to the rear of the subject.
07-20-2009, 10:53 PM
WIlliam Maroldo
Thanks Dave. Note to self: quit leaving too little room to the rear of a subject! regards~Bill
07-20-2009, 10:59 PM
denise ippolito
Bill, You guys already covered the rear -But man I just love this one!! Details and pose are terrific-This young one is really concentrating!! Perfect amount of effect IMO!!
07-20-2009, 11:12 PM
Ákos Lumnitzer
Yeah, super cool Bill. Love the pose and earthy tones around. :)
07-20-2009, 11:18 PM
WIlliam Maroldo
Denise: I'm glad you liked it. Indeed, the little guy was concentrating deeply on finding a small morsel in the mud. So much so, he didn't even notice me! regards~Bill
07-21-2009, 12:02 AM
Kerry Perkins
Bill, I love the detail and the reduced color range. Makes for a nice effect! It has a pen and ink feel to it.
07-21-2009, 04:57 PM
Julie Kenward
Really nice use of texture here, Bill. I could also stand a little more room at the back of the bird but it's not bad as is. The fur is remarkable - you can almost reach out and touch it.
07-21-2009, 06:11 PM
Cheryl Slechta
William - really nice image. I like the Topaz treatment here - it's just right:)