Common Eider

[Geoffrey Montagu]

I captured this image within hours of landing in Iceland in 2012. The Common Eider is the largest duck in the Northern Hemisphere. C&C welcome.

D3s, Nikon 500mm, 1/1600s, f 6.3, ISO 320, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.

Geoffrey

[gail bisson]

I am not sure about this one.
The image feels unbalanced.
I would take some off the the RHS and perhaps place the bird a bit lower in the frame.
I think the problem for me is that the image doesn't engage me.It may be the fact that the eider is looking out to the water.
The green vegetation adds a much needed pop of color.
Gail

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Gail. Your critique is quite accurate. Might have helped if he had turned a bit more to us also.


Geoffrey