Preen With Grace

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Loving this new lens. Had a chance to visit Bush Gardens on Trade this week. Weather here has been really unpleasant as far as light goes but I left with a few keepers
Canon 1DMIV 500mm f4 w/1.4
ISO 800 f9@1/320

[Randy Stout]

Cheryl:

Lovely soft light, love the spray of feathers on the left , good eye contact, very sharp.

I wish I could see more at the top of the frame, more of the curve of the neck.

Cheers

Randy

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Glad you are loving the lens, and it looks like you are getting used to it quickly! Great colors and details in this one. I do wish for a bit more room on top if you have it.

[Greg Oakley]

Wow, this is awesome Cheryl! Superb colour that really pops and lovely eye contact. I quite like the comp personally, especially the feathers fanning in from the RHS,
Cheers, Greg

[Nick Palmieri]

Really like this one! Crop works for me as presented. The detail is awesome.

[Marina Scarr]

Love the composition as is, Cheryl. This capture is unique and artistic. Your reds look blown in this version but an easy fix.

[Clemens Vanderwerf]

Cheryl, It is for sure a different composition which is cool, but I have the feeling that the image is cut off from the top (neck) and bottom (feathers). Did you try a vertical with inclusion of the neck and the feather points at the bottom?

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Cheryl, It is for sure a different composition which is cool, but I have the feeling that the image is cut off from the top (neck) and bottom (feathers). Did you try a vertical with inclusion of the neck and the feather points at the bottom?

Hi everyone and thanks for the input. I was trying for the full frame on this and just when the head angle was right the bird moved a bit and I clipped the neck from the start soo... I cropped it a bit more to where it felt OK. I tried to crop tighter but then the neck and head looked too separate soo... Any suggestions?

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the feather detail, colours, eye contact and sharpness. I would like to see the top of the head too. I still think its a beauty as presented. Interesting image Cheryl!

[Satish Ranadive]

Wonderful colors,great composition and lovely details.Love it.

Regards,
Satish.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Cheryl, very artistic, and love the pose. Excellent detail in the feathers, and just love the striking colour of the flamingo.

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice form and composition Cheryl. I like the details too

[Arno Ellmer]

Stunning capture ,Cheryl , in all respects ! Very artistic and beautifully presented.

[John Obenaus]

Nice! You must have a really good lens :)

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Nice! You must have a really good lens :)

Haa John Thanks ... You Know I do... Got it from a great photographer and he was super nice too :)