Little Blue and fish

[gail bisson]

I took this about 30 minutes before sunset.
Canon 1 DX 600mm and 1.4x
SS 1/2000 f 6.3 ISO 800
pp: Crop to 70% FF, usual LR sliders, NR to BG and I also used negative TC from NIK Efex Pro to smooth out the BG. Nothing added or cloned.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[Arthur Morris]

Sharp and perfect with a neat, skinny little flatfish. Like the relatively low perspective, the bird square to the back of the camera, the drops, and of course, the prey item.

with love, artie

[annmpacheco]

Well done Gail, love the flatfish and the action here! Sharp and POV, really like that you too were in the water to shoot this frame!

[Arthur Morris]

Hi Gail, If you have an image showing the head of the fish please shoot it to me via e-mail or post it here. I am trying to get it IDed beyond some type of flounder.

with love, artie

[gail bisson]

I am pretty sure it is called a "southern flounder".
http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/pr...hern-flounder/

Hi Gail, If you have an image showing the head of the fish please shoot it to me via e-mail or post it here. I am trying to get it IDed beyond some type of flounder.

with love, artie

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks for the extra photo. I sent it to David Policansky who is a good guy and a good fish guy.

with love, arite

[John Mack]

Very nice. Like the low angle the water drops and the light is nice as well.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Beautiful image Gail I like it very much, this is not intended as a backhanded compliment but I suspected there had been some treatment to the water. I like the positioning of the bird and prey, colours and detail are excellent, a very pleasing image.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Gail,
Love the water drops, fish, and the light is fantastic.

Really nice frame.

Allen

[Tim Foltz]

Gail super shot, prey is a big bonus, looks like some kind of flounder, turbot or baby halibut.

-Tim

[Vaughn Stamm]

I really like the overall tonality of this shot. I also like the water droplets as well. Well done!

[kevin Hice]

Excellent Gail nothing to add.I think everyone else has said it all wish it were mine.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, I like your low perspective, and incredible detail throughout the image. The month's theme certainly raises the IQ in the image. Tack sharp, his catch a bonus, and I like the colours in the upper BG. I would take a touch off the bottom, and you would still have room for the virtual legs.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Really nice image, I think one of your best. Sharp clean detail, the fish, the water, pleasing composition, all work together. Thank you for sharing, Gail.

[Dorian Anderson]

This is a winner, Gail. Love the splash and the detail on the fish. Low angle money as well.

[sasan nejadi]

Hi Gail ,excellent shot and love the flatfish and the action, good angle....TFS

[Debapratim Saha]

Amazing action shot Gail!!

[Juan Tolentino]

Not really much to add, I just want to echo all the good comments. Excellent shot Gail and TFS.



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[David Salem]

Looked at this a while ago on my phone but finally sitting down on the big screen and this dose look fantastic! Love the late evening lighting, some of my favorite light to shoot in. The flounder really adds action and interest to the scene and the colors and details look great too.. Well done