Shag

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX
f/4 500mm with 1.4
f/6.3
1/2500
ISO 640

We are getting some big spring tides here, and when the tide is low it is giving the opportunity to get closer to the flight paths of the sea birds. A clamber over the now exposed rocks, at low tide, is well worth it. The BG is a breaking wave.

Will

[John Mack]

Nice light with good wing position and a good background.

[David Cowling]

Nice image of the bird. Good exposure and handling of the light which brings out the subtle colouring of the feathers. I might be tempted to crop down from the top a bit as I find the brightness drawing my eye upwards away from the subject.

[Jonathan Ashton]

You caught the bird very well Will, lovely colours and a good pose too. I am just a little reserved about the crashing wave and the colour of the water.
(I am guessing this is DPP?)

[William Dickson]

Thanks for the comments guys. Hi Jon, yes DPP. It was late afternoon sunshine, light was a wee bit harsh so I toned it down with less contrast.

Will

[Daniel Cadieux]

I actually like the crashing wave above as it puts the bird's surf location into context. Nice overall, I'm just wondering if the blacks could go deeper.