Cleaning up for the Photogs

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi all i just post another tight frame of this rare Albatros ......... well for Germany for sure .
As this is not a common bird for Germany all people got very excited when viewed this beauty .
Image taken on Helgoland island .

Canon EOS 1D MK IV
EF 200-400 with TC engaged at 533 mm
HH
FF

F 8 ; Iso 800 ; 1/800 sec

Processed with DPP 4 and PS CC , hope you like it .
Thanks for watching and commenting to my recent postings .

Cheers Andreas

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Andreas, from the PP you can almost image loosing your fingers into that feathery down of soft plumage, if you tried to clutch it, simply gorgeous. The light also has a nice evening light (?) to it which, IMHO has really added to the scene. Also there is a nice contrast of detail and clarity in the bill. From the capture, for me you get the impression the feathers are clutching the bill, but obviously it's preening, nice one.

Trust all is good and things are improving, drop me a line.

TFS
Steve

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Andreas, sweet, sweet light here, and what a great eye. Overall well exposed, and your vertical comp was the only way to go.

[William Dickson]

Beautiful lighting Andreas. As Steve said, the plumage looks real soft and lovely. The bill and eye look fantastic. Very nice indeed, and thanks for sharing.

Will

[Karl Egressy]

Nice preening pose in excellent light. Great to have a rarity.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Lovely image with great light and pose. The details are superb and I like the comp.

[christopher galeski]

Beautiful image,nice composition.TFS.