Theme - Little Grebe Portrait

[William Dickson]

Canon 1D Mk4
f/4 500mm with 1.4
f/7.1
1/1600
ISO 800

This was taken at my local loch, where I am getting real close to these birds, they are usually very difficult, especially when they are still supporting their young.

Thanks for looking

Will

[keith mitchell]

looks like you got right up to this one Will, eye and beak hold your attention, lovely detail.

Keith.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I'll revisit at home tonight Will. On my work monitor it looks grainy, as if it was cropped too much.
But I'll check again in about 8 hours' time on a proper monitor.

[Grace Scalzo]

Before reading Akos's comment, my initial impression is that it is oversharpened. Worth revisiting if you agree because otherwise it's a nice portrait.

[William Dickson]

Not as sharpened as much, I think it was the wet feathers Thanks for the info guys, Will

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

RP is much better Will.
the original looks a bit too sharp on my Mac.
Beautiful portrait and great light. Nice HA.
Well done and TFS

[Grace Scalzo]

Much improved! Good work.

[gail bisson]

Repost is excellent.
Nice clear view of the eye and I like the light angle.
Nice POV and clean BG.
Well done!
gail

[Karl Egressy]

Nice portrait, excellent details, Will.

[William Dickson]

Thanks for the comments/views guys. Much appreciated.

Will