I captured this image today at Lake Parker in Lakeland, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.
Nikon D500
Nikon 500 F/5.6 VR AF-S ED PF HH
1/3200 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV 0 ISO 560 Auto 1 WB, image captured at 500mm
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2021 and Neat Image for noise reduction when needed
Cropped for composition and presentation
Last edited by Joseph Przybyla; 11-13-2020 at 07:12 PM.
Joe Przybyla
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Joe, I really like the expression on the Anhinga here. The sort of lazy eye look makes it look like it maybe had a little too much cough syrup, if you get my drift ;-)
Actually really like the composition too.
You know I'm wondering, if you look at the tip of the feathers all throughout the photo, it seems like maybe there was a bit too much sharpening? I don't get to the coastal areas often so I've not shot this species, but it appears maybe theres just a touch of graininess/crunchiness on the feathered areas.
Dude looks high AF! red eye is appropriate. Love the color, detail, and behavior. Feather detail is money (doesn't looked over-sharpened to me) and the throat pouch is awesome. I'd love to have this in my headshot collection!
Like this pie-eyed portrait, Joe. The Anhinga is such an expressive bird. Exceptionally sharp detail. I'm sure it's because most people know your mastery of the Nikon 80-400mm lens, that they may have assumed this portrait was captured with it.
Love the soft light, the sharpness, and of course, the open bill. There is a tiny halo on the last inch of the upper feathers of the neck. Otherwise ti looks perfect to my eye.
with love, artie
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Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)
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