Double-crested Cormorant

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Took this image on Chincoteague Island in 2014. C&C welcome.

D700, Nikon 500mm + 1.4 TC, 1/250s, f 5.6, ISO 1250, Braced on car window frame.

Added catch light.


Geoffrey

[gail bisson]

I like this. The comp and placement of the bird in the frame is very nice.
A crop from the bottom to the first f in your name might be an option as well
Nice preening pose.
I am of 2 minds about the grass intersecting the perch. I am OK with it but could see a version with the grass cloned out.
I would also smooth out or tone down the white circular area in the BG just in front of the bird's head.
I would sharpen the bird a little bit more ( but maybe it is my eyes today (I was on call last night!)
Gail

[Bill Dix]

Nice preening pose. Good suggestions from Gail, although I'm OK with the crop as presented. This has a nice painterly feeling to it.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice preening pose and a very pleasing background.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Gail, Bill, and Karl.


Geoffrey