This one was taken yesterday at the same location as the previous Jacana I posted, after spending two hours at an Osprey location that gave me nothing! Always good to get home with something...lol
Hi Paul, impressive bird species and in flight. I think you did well with the light that you had, seems harsh and off center... I am so impressed with the flying claws! Nice BG, artifact on left bottom on the edge, something cloned? Would love to photograph these birds in flight and on vegetation. TFS
Very interesting bird. Those legs are very cool. Maybe you can open up the shadows a bit, in Camera Raw for example, to lower the contrast a bit. It works well for me.
Paul, I've really enjoyed your flight images with this species. I love the contrast on this subject and your EXP is spot on for me. The painterly BG takes this over the top... TFS
Brian: Thanks so much. Yes, the light was not that great. I spent a couple of hours at the Osprey location, but by the time I got to the Jacana location the light was already getting harsh...even at 8am. Got to get up early here in Brisbane at this time of year! If you ever make it here you'd have a warm welcome for sure.
David: Thank you my friend...your feedback is always appreciated.
Happy new year to you both...let's hope 2021 brings some "normalcy" to the world.
You really have these guys dialed in, Paul! Another great look at this bizarrely-beautiful bird! Color and detail look great. Light was a bit steep but getting up at 4am or whatever mid-summer requires is tough sometimes!
Great flight pose of this bird. Love the dangling toes. Harsh light noted. Is the red color accurate? Looks just a bit pinkish on my screen, but perhaps that's the way they are.
HI Dorian and Bill. I really appreciate the feedback.
Bill: Yes, the colour is as it is, but I normally add a bit of saturation to the crest...didn't this time
Happy New year to you both.