Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
From Anahuac NWR a few weeks ago. A lingering haze remained after the morning fog lifted, making for a nicely filtered light. It also seemed to have a calming effect on the birds; at least this one allowed me to approach close enough for a full-frame vertical shot. Perhaps someone can help me age the bird. He doesn't seem to have full adult plumage, but definitely not a juvie. Maybe 2nd year? C&C appreciated.
D7000, 700mm, ISO 800, 1/640s @ f/7.1 manual; fill @ -1.3EV.
Hi Bill this is gorgeous, the morning fog has created a superb look & feel to the image and great backdrop to separate & give prominence to the subject. Colours really 'sing' against the minimal BKG. Techs look good, however have you thought about loosing that vertical, broken branch. It looks cleaner without it I think, simple as you have a good outline with the foot & an ideal BKG. Adding a Curves adjustment & a % mid tone bring up some more depth on the legs, but personal taste I guess. If you need a illustration let me know, can RP with the thoughts and you can make the choice if that helps.
A nice portrait.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Thank you Steve. Yes, I briefly thought about losing the vertical, but I was afraid he would look too precariously perched on what was left. But I'll admit I didn't actually try it. And you're right that the legs could use a little boost. Thanks for the suggestions; I'll give them a try.Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski
Hi Bill this is gorgeous, the morning fog has created a superb look & feel to the image and great backdrop to separate & give prominence to the subject. Colours really 'sing' against the minimal BKG. Techs look good, however have you thought about loosing that vertical, broken branch. It looks cleaner without it I think, simple as you have a good outline with the foot & an ideal BKG. Adding a Curves adjustment & a % mid tone bring up some more depth on the legs, but personal taste I guess. If you need a illustration let me know, can RP with the thoughts and you can make the choice if that helps.
A nice portrait.
TFS
Steve
Like everything about this image, Bill. Indeed there's soothing quality, both for the Heron and the viewer. Wonderful feather display, with this defused light. I like the perch as is.
Geoffrey
Nothing to loose I think Bill, it's an option.
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Excellent high key shot! Wonderful exposure! Love the feather details and the contrast! TFS
Great detail, pose and excellent IQ, Bill. I was wondering if the blue hue is natural at the light you had.
Instead of losing it completely you could always trim that extra projection by about half or 2/3rds. Great looking subject, and the suggested tweaks would make it even better.
Nice one Bill and great suggestions above.
Superb image Bill. Love the 'high key' style. Nice techs as well.
nice high key image,sharp with nice detail.
Thanks everyone. I haven't yet had time to experiment with Steve's suggestions, but I will do so in due course.
Very nice indeed, the sort of image I really like.
Andrew
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