Low Down on a common loon - when its bright, work tight
This fine fellow came from northern Michigan three weeks ago. Late in the morning for loons (around 9:30) and the light was getting harsh. Artie often mentions working tight when faced with those conditions. The extra light did allow a smaller f/stop for greater DOF than I can usually use on the loons because of light availability.
D4 600VR f/8 1/1250s ISO 640 Pedestal mounted in my little boat, Loonie Too.
Post: Rotation to level and subsequent crop. Selective sharpening. I did remove a second irregular catchlight from the bottom of the iris
I find this to be a brilliant photograph from technical, design, and artistic points of view. Totally engaging...I find myself so interested in this from the shiny bill to the eye to the water droplets to the subtle colors. Only thing I would do is trim a bit from the bottom as I don't feel it's adding anything. Since you're tight already, might as well go all the way. Really love this one, Randy.
Nice creative thinking Randy, I don't notice the harsh light and like the close up eye to eye feel.
I think a bit off the bottom and add to the top would look nice.
Hi Randy, great 3D effect here - the head is popping out my screen. Good use of aperture to achieve the required DOF for the head and beak, and you have brought out the colours nicely. Good point from Grace to come up from the bottom - it will work.
Great shot I like the eye contact. I like the tight crop, I go along with the trim from the bottom but I would also add a little back to the top, I think that would make for better balance.
Another beautiful shot!
Love the ultra low angle and the detailsin the feathers. Droplets also add to the portrait. The brighter light has only helped this image.
No nits from me,
Gail
Loving all the little details here, Randy, and the fact that you can clearly see the green ring. I'm with Grace on cropping from the bottom, to at least at that first reflection break. I think it would look more powerful.
Low Down on a common loon - when its bright, work tight
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Really love this one, Randy.
