Wet Wings

[Robert Kimbrell]

D4s 500f4 &1.4tc.
f8 1/4000 Iso 500
I shot this kneeling a in a lagoon in 2-3 feet of water with camera just above the waterline, I was mostly getting flight shots, but can't resist the wing drying sessions. There is a large crop on this shot so I hope to improve on the head angle and IQ on a similar shot very soon.

[Mike Milicia]

Great pose and excellent exposure and detail!
Definitely looks like a situation worthy of some more time and effort.

Could use some CW rotation.

[christopher galeski]

agree with above comments,well done.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image. Very nice exposed whites with beautiful details, nice HA, lights,colors and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Marina Scarr]

Your exposure is spot on, Robert, and I am just loving all your feather details. My favorite little details of this image however is the stray feather!!! Great bathing pose with a nice catchlight. You nailed this one.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Robert, the IQ looks fine for a 'larger' crop as you state, and love the outspread wings. Exposure looks spot on, and couldnt miss that stray flying feather - adds a lot to the image. Maybe a touch of CW rotation.

[David Salem]

Great looking pose along with great looking techs make for a cool frame. Very nice capture. Nice exposure control.