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Avian Moderator
Excuse Me!?
Another from a fun spring of shooting Western Grebes.
Here, a little looser in frame to highlight some fun layers of color.
R5
840mm
Handheld
ISO 1250
1/5000
f7.1
LR and PS, selective DN. Removed two small dust specs and a couple specular highlights.
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Post a Thank You. - 1 Thanks
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BPN Member
The color palette can’t be beat and I love the down-the-barrel pose. I think you could do with a bit of crop from the bottom. I’d love to have an opportunity with these birds one day.
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Super Moderator
Tough to beat those BG and FG colours! Nice stare-down too with those glowing red eyes. I too could see a bit off the bottom, but gotta be careful with where the reflection ends up. Cool frame man!
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BPN Member
Brian....another beauty .....The BG and FG colours are beautiful.....I like the crop as is...the bird, with those red eyes looking into the camera....wow......Lovely feather detail....for me the red eye stare makes this a 'cracker'.....I can just imagine what this would look like printed large....
Great work.
Will
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What a background. Love those colors. Also love the water melting into that gorgeous color. I do like the low angle and the framing.
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Brian, the colors in this just rock! Love everything from the BG to FG to the eyes! The head turn is perfect. Very nice frame indeed!
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Super Moderator
the color palette of this frame is very engaging and pretty. I like the head on view, I'd go for a tighter crop without losing the beautiful colors. did I mention the soft colors?
TFS
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Macro and Flora Moderator
A feast for my eyes, love the stare and the colours - excellent.
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Publisher
Lovely soft colors, the raised crest rocks, and the bow wave is mega.
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BPN Member
Super colors Brian, Love those eyes. A beautiful frame.
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Lifetime Member
I love this Brian. The color palette is to die for! Love the direct gaze and the bow wave.
Really good!
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Avian Moderator
Really thankful for everyone's comments!
RE crop, totally can see versions with a bit off bottom. Arash, trying to express a bit differently as I often come in tight but I'm typically with you on that preference for sure.
Andreas, appreciate that my friend. I went past this on the 'oomph' in one version, but was worried I overdid it so pulled it back. Thanks for the kick in the pants!!!