I spent the weekend on Chokoloskee Island and was able to get out on the water 2 days in a row. Unfortunately, the storms and constant cloud cover made it a very challenging weekend for photographing. But, with those challenges came some interesting opportunities. I liked the bird's location here with the sun rays and the omimous cloud cover. I was hoping for a wing spread from the bird, but so it goes with uncoorperative birds. :)
sony a700, 70-400mm Sony
f5.6 (not sure why I had it set to 5.6), ISO200, 1/800, pattern metering, @70mm
Converted to grayscale
10-19-2009, 07:51 AM
denise ippolito
Connie, I like the silhouette of the bird and the ominous clouds along w/ the rays of light. They all combine to make an interesting image. I would like a bit more detail in the lower area of the perch. Very nicely done.
10-20-2009, 08:07 AM
Christopher Miller
Hi Connie, I like the sun ray and the bird's position but would like to see more drama in the sky. Maybe some more contrast would help.
10-21-2009, 09:29 PM
Julie Kenward
I agree with Denise - would try to bring up the shadows a bit on the perch. Might also dodge the sign a bit to put a small amount of brighter white beneath the darkness of the bird. Neat image and a great conversion.
11-01-2009, 10:20 AM
Gus Cobos
Hi Connie,
I like the capture. I like the mood and feel conveyed...agree on the details of the lower portion of the perch...congrats...:cool:
