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40D. 300 f4L at f/4.5. iso 320. 1/2500s.
with the pink bills and dark eyes, the 1st winter RGB looks very nice IMO. This one was very close to the bank. I wish the head was lit but when it moved into light, I did not get the same HA.
All C&C welcome.
Kaustubh:
A lovely bird, soft BG, nice head angle.
It is a challenge to make this type of image really sing if the face isn't well lit. Did you try any dodging to bring it up a bit?
There is quite a pin point catchlight, did you use flash?
Cheers
Randy
Randy, yes. fill flash was used. forgot to mention. I didn't go any dodging. Fill flash and some curves work.
Hey KD, I love Ring-billed Gulls, and you have quite a collection! Perfect exposure, sharpness, and comp. I love the water color and low angle. For the head, I might select it with a QM and raise the mid-tones. It looks like the head also has a blue cast from being in the shade. If you want, you could try a warming filter, or desaturate the blues on the head some.
Well Done!
Beautiful bird, gorgeous bg and fantastic IQ as usual.
Agree with the blue cast on the head.
Thanks for sharing.
Kaustubh, Good suggestions already given. I like the pose and the soft colors.
Good comp and low angle. Perfect HA too. Too bad about the shadow and cast on the face. I would also tone down the brightest whites on the neck - although not clipped, they are very hot and jump out.
BTW Ring-billed Gulls are one of the most common birds in our parts (except in winter). I find them quite beautiful and very entertaining - one of my favorites to photograph!:cool:
Daniel, they are very common here too...but only in the winter :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel Cadieux
Thx everyone for all the suggestions. Always appreciated.
Kaus, I like the soft light and pastel colours, and you have captured great detail on the gull. Good to see the water reflection cast on the gull.
Yeah, the dodging may work a bit KD. Nice looking bird and wonderful close-up. You did say the lack of light. :( Still good mate. :)
