We finally had a sunny morning on Wednesday, so I dragged the kayak out for the second time in 2019.
Was tough shooting since sun was in south and wind was from the north. As soon as I paddled into position near a bird,
the wind pushed me away! Best days are with the sun and wind from same direction. I like to have some wind to get
texture on the water. Wind also helps generate swell which brings the birds up towards the lens since I can't get it
right onto the water from inside the boat.
Not sure there's a tougher exposure among North American birds. You've gotta get enough light at just the right angle
to get the sheen on the head, but no so much you blow the super pure whites away.
Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x III on EOS 1DX Mark II
1/4000 at f/5.6, ISO 400, handheld
Processed in LR CC. Clone out a few minor distraction on the water.
I also added about some very light vignette in each corner. This was the first time I've ever done this but think it strengthens the spotlight effect and pushes all attention right onto his face.







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