Shot this Western Grebe in a Nd slough. Processed with Dpp 4,Photoshop,Topaz noise. Nothing done to the eyes they are very bright red. Shot from my floatable blind. Comments and critiques appreciated.
Canon 1DX 111
500 f/4 L Is
700 mm
Av 7.1
1/2000
ISO 1000
Love those sharp red eyes, the sheet of water at the scratching foot, the super-low perspective, and even the large expanse of defocused foreground. I am guessing that some folks will suggest a crop from below.
I hope that you blind is a floating blind not a floatable one ... :)
with love, artie
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Kevin, gorgeous balance with the whites on deep blues here and the popping red eyes. I actually have a series of a Western 'scratching' his ear, such fun behavior!
For me, Artie nailed the composition comment as I think a bit less below, maybe even a pano would work well here. Otherwise, perhaps a bit less sharpening as the head and breast appear a touch overdone to my eyes.