Crittiques? this is a gorgeous bird and killer portrait! very good exposure on both darks and whites. Blue sky and orange on beak makes a great combination for this one.
Hi Mike, excellent exposure, and a great close up to see the colours and patterns around the eye. Different to see a bill full of grass than a bill full of fish.
WOW Mike! The IQ and detail and amazing.
I don't think you could get any closer! The eye is so clear and sharp.
I like the dry grasses in the beak and I would evict the slightly OOF vertical grasses at the far right .
Just beautiful,
Gail
Really excellent full frame image sir.
Love the light quality and the grasses in the bill.
Always nice to see this contrasty subject captured in soft light...