This is from a late afternoon session at my favorite pond last May. I was fortunate enough to have four BNS chicks who were very brave and loved the camera. Love when that happens.
D800 | Nikon 500 f/4 AF-S D w TC-14E II ~ 700mm 1/1600s f/8 ISO 400 ~ Beanbag on the ground screwed into lens foot
All C&C are greatly encouraged and most appreciated. Thanks for looking at what I love to do.
Love this one Kirk. The details on the chick are perfect and the BG wonderful. I think the chick is sharpened enough. I think if you over sharpen a chick, it then loses the 'fluffyness' Good work Thanks for sharing
How cute...those little raised wings make for an extra special image. Excellent colours throughout, especially the wonderful BG. Maybe just a bit of haze showing in the pupil, so for that reason I'd be tempted to darken it. There is nothing more fun than encountering a few tame individuals eh!
Thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughtful feedback. Don, I've been guilty in the past of over-sharpening a bit, so I'm careful about that... the head probably could use a bit more sharpening and be okay. Thank you. Daniel, I appreciate the feedback on the slight haze on the pupil. Well seen.
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