Northern Fulmar

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX Mk2
f/4 400mm DO Mk2 with 2xiii
f/8
1/640
ISO 1250

This is one from last month in my home town .... The BG is the inside walls of a ruined castle, they were in dark shadow and unsightly, so I decided to darken them. The bird was high up, and I climbed another part of the castle to get a better POV.

Will

[Dorian Anderson]

Killer pose and detail, Will! The bird really cracks on that dark BG. I wish for a bit more profile on the face/head, but that's relatively minor and mostly overcome by the calling action. Bird does feel a bit tight in the frame so more room all around, particularly below with that sweet pink rock, might work.

[John Mack]

Man that bird looks great against that dark background. The pose is nice as well. The crop works very well.

[David Roach]

PMP for me. Love everything about this canvas. TFS

[Brian Sump]

Will, some don't but I love blackground shots. The drama sucks me in every time and what better than a beautiful white specimen to contrast with!?

A bit of the noise is coming through in the cheek area but probably hard to avoid. Still a really great pose and a very solid frame.

Agree with Dorian that loosening a bit might help.

TFS!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Another excellent shot Will - very well presented.

[annmpacheco]

Hi Will, love it, and crazy bout fulmars. I just got lost looking at my files from last year when i shared a cozy spot next to a talking fulmar! Everything was going so well until his mate showed up and then i was toast... Oh well. Anyway, i like Brian's word:blackground. I'm a fan indeed and this is such a dramatic portrait, super job Will.

[Arthur Morris]

What studio did you create this in? Love it. Wish only the the bird gave you a bit more of a profile of the head as it called.

with love, artie

[William Dickson]

Thanks All....Much appreciated

Will