Posed for his portrait

[Katie Rupp]

Hi all, I've been absent due to family vacation which means less time for wildlife photography (unless you count grandkids):D I've discovered that I'm taking better family shots because of what I've learned here, so thanks, everyone. Here's one from March, as always, C&C appreciated.

Canon 40D; Av f5.6, eval -2/3; 1/3200; ISO 200; 100-400 @190mm

[Alberto Oria]

:DKatie, I love this one, no nits, IMHO perfect:D

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Katie Good point regarding the family photography All principles apply Working on one type will elevate the other ....... and grand kids do count as wildlife

This is one impressive portrait High impact !!! I like the look as presented but not sure why the head area looks painted? You also managed to reproduce one amazing eye !!!! Big Congrats !!!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great composition, portrait and BG. I might sharpen the bird a bit less.

[Harold Davis]

congrats on a great shot, katie!! agree that the eye looks awesome!!

AL, what is the painted look that you speak of? i cant see it. maybe a slight halo, but not much. is it the halo?

thanks

[Nonda Surratt]

Wonderful job Katie, love that eye!!!

[Doug Brown]

First rate job Katie! Exposure looks good, as does feather detail. The eye really draws your attention, but it looks a little oversharpened to me. Overall a very good photo!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Awesome capture Katie. Image is very sharp and focused.
Congrats

[Lance Peters]

Well done katie - looks good.

[Katie Rupp]

Thank you, all. I almost deleted this because of the shadow under his beak (upper breast). Glad I didn't!

[Doug Brown]

That little shadow?

[Gail Spitler]

Katie
Very dramatic. If the eye is over-sharpened, it is just a tad. That eye-ring in breeding plumage really stands out.
Gail

[Gus Cobos]

Katie, simply fantastic. I love the clarity in the eye. Congrats...:D