Talk to the Hand

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I shot this image last summer with my 300 when it was acting up. Some images I was able to save and some were just not sharp enough. This one seems to be ok but please let me know If you don't agree. Beautiful male redhead, St Pete Florida
Canon 1DMIII 300 mm 2.8 w/2X
ISO 640 f8 @1/1250

[John Robinson]

Hi Cheryl
On my monitor it looks like the focus point is slightly forward of the eye. Is that the sort of problem you were having ?
The foot for example looks ok.
Others will have their views.
Cheers
JohnR

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Open beak and raised foot, lovely! I agree with Johnny, it looks like the focus was closer to the belly/foot than it was on the eye.

Miguel

[Marina Scarr]

Love the behavior and the comp but looks a bit soft to me. I remember how frustrating it was for you when you were having focusing issues. Glad that's all remedied and you have your new 500!!!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Gorgeous bird and the pose is just amazing, Cheryl, but gotta agree with the folks re. the softness.

[David Salem]

It actually dosnt look too bad to me but it looks a little over processed on the head. Sure love this beautiful drake and the pose you caught him in. Well done

[christopher galeski]

Like the pose,must agree,its a bit soft.

[keith mitchell]

Hi Cheryl, Nits have been well covered but I do like the action and the pose that you caught very well.

Keith.

[Karl Egressy]

The image is not super sharp but I like the pose which is great, Cheryl.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Cheryl, super low shooting angle, and well timed to capture the calling with the open beak. I like the earthy colours on this species, especially the head. Cant really fathom where the focus point was, but the head just doesnt seem right.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Hi Cheryl
On my monitor it looks like the focus point is slightly forward of the eye. Is that the sort of problem you were having ?
The foot for example looks ok.
Others will have their views.
Cheers
JohnR

Yes Johnny focus was all over the place. Oh boo well, majority eyes rule! I missed a lot of great shots during this time because of the focus issues and yes Marina it was very frustrating. Guess I need to head out again and go for round 2 . Thanks everybody