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.
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.
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.
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
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