Look Mom

[Troy Lim]

Mommy, look, I can do it better than my 5 siblings!
I don't have anymore room on top, thus this version of crop.


Camera Nikon D3S
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 600 mm
ISO Speed 1600
Exposure Bias +2/3 EV
Flash No Flash

[Robert Holguin]

Very nice shot. Excellent timing, nice head angles, nice light details. Feels a tad tight and I would have liked for the eye membrane to not be there.
Still a great shot.
well done.

[Randy Stout]

Troy:
Excellent timing on the chicks eating. Based on the pattern of grasses at the top, it would be pretty easy to add a sliver more canvas up there so it didn't seem so tight. From a story telling point of view, would be nice if the adult was looking more directly at the chick, but sometimes they just don't cooperate.

Well exposed.

Cheers

Randy

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good interaction and action. I like the vertical comp, but you could try adding canvas. I don't mind the nictitating membrane on the chick as it is obviously attempting a tough swallow with the food item and that adds to it IMO. I do find the adult's face and eye could use more contrast...it seems as if there was a faint OOF object in front of it? I'd also try adding a bit of red to the colour balance, seems a bit too greenish overall. Superb opportunity, well done documenting it!

[Troy Lim]

Good interaction and action. I like the vertical comp, but you could try adding canvas. I don't mind the nictitating membrane on the chick as it is obviously attempting a tough swallow with the food item and that adds to it IMO. I do find the adult's face and eye could use more contrast...it seems as if there was a faint OOF object in front of it? I'd also try adding a bit of red to the colour balance, seems a bit too greenish overall. Superb opportunity, well done documenting it!

Thank you all. Daniel, you are a true pro for sure. :) Yes, it was OOF grass gets in the way. There was not room to move, my left was against a steep hill, my right was in the water. I will add more canvas on top for show purpose. Thank you all.