This photo of the Black-necked Stilt was taken at the Click Ponds in the Viera Wetlands, Florida in the morning. The water was very still that morning. I used PS CS3 to enhance this photo.
Equipment Used:
Nikon D200
Nikon 500mm F4 Manual lens
Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter
Tripod
Camera Setting:
ISO - 400
F-stop f/11
Speed - 1/640
Please supply me with feedback. Thanks, ADubin
Lovely reflections in this image Arnold and good exposure bringing out the details on the female stilts back. I do find the head to be soft and it looks like the main focus was on the back. As far as the cropping I woild like to see less room on the left and and more on the right of the canvas thus leaving room for the stilt to leave. Looks like a wonderful place to photograph and many thanks for sharing.
Judy, Thanks for your comments, ADubin
Other than the bird being a little soft in the face, I'm OK with the compo, It breaks the rules, but it makes for an interesting idea, the bird having walked the frame looking for food. A fresh approach to compo :)
Great reflection and light,agree that looks a bit soft
I would personally prefer it as vertical, or as Judy suggests...but I suppose this could be good as is for text in the empty space. A catchlight (and on the reflection too) would really bring the bird to life :-) A bit more selective USM in the face area would be beneficial.
Keep them coming!
Reply to Daniel
Daniel, I agree with you on using USM on the birds face. I posted this photo on photosig.com with more room on the right side of the photo and got comments to remove it and put more to the left. I guess it is personal preference when it comes to this photo. I realize the eye of this Black-necked Stilt blends into the birds head. I know if the eye had catch-light it would improve this photo. Are you recommending me to simulate a catch-light using PS or cutting another eye with a catch-light of Black-necked Stilt and pasting in this photo? Thanks again for your comments. ADubin :)
Originally Posted by Daniel Cadieux
Fabs and Manos, Thanks for your comments, ADubin
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