Gannet

[Steve Kaluski]

I'll throw this one into the mix for this months Portraits theme, taken just before the vegetation obscured the nest sites not on the cliffs.

I guess the HL on the tip of the beak should go.

Thanks to those who posted or viewed the previous thread.

Steve

Subject: Gannet (Morus bassanus)
Location: UK
Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
Lens: 200-400f/4 HH
Exposure: 1/2500s at f/9 ISO800
Original format: Portrait, small crop from the top
Processed via: LR Classic CC & PSCC2018

[Michael Thompson]

I didn't even notice the small highlight on the bill. I was distracted by the pink blobs though. I like the green though seems to frame the bird and help tell the story. love the eye! nice image!

[Steve Kaluski]

I was distracted by the pink blobs though

Thanks Michael, I left them in to add some colour, it's easy to take things out, but it just looks/appears to bland, plus sometimes it nice just to process an image and not add any small manipulation.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Really nice image. The vegatation is softly blurred, the bird is nicely complimented by the blue sky. Techs as always spot on. Thank you for sharing, Steve.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Beautiful image Steve, great details and love the OOF colour in the FG.

[Alex Becker]

Love the BG and foreground color combo with a nice pose. I like the purple bits just to break things up and add a new color. Good pose from the bird. Exposure looks great. No nits from me on this one. I love the eyes on these birds. TFS

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Fantastic portrait Steve, great exposure, colours & sharpness. That eye is stunning! Liked it a lot.

[David Salem]

I concur, a very dreamy shot of this beautiful subject. Details and exposure look great too. Well done Steve

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Steve, lovely soft light, and in turn has brought out the fine plumage nicely. It has kept the colours looking natural. Love the alert pose too. Well captured bud.

[William Dickson]

Looking good Steve, I agree with all that has been said. wouldn't change a thing.

Will

[Steve Kaluski]

Thanks folks glad you liked it, hope to get so more again this year before the trips start.

[John Whaley]

Wow - Portraits theme -This is the one. Beautiful.