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Nicely done! A really tough shot to get.
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Will, wow man. Pretty spectacular on many fronts!!
The colors are sweet on this handsome bugger. The pose is super unique, and while many really want wings open, this rocks IMO.
Sharpness looks great with plenty of detail on such a super fast diver.
A couple suggestions that you might want to play with to see what effects they have:
- Maybe some selective dodging on the subjects right side of the face the help it come out from the shadows
- Darken the bkg some and/or use some vignetting creatively to draw the attention in
- You could try some selective toning in the bkg to have a little fun with the colors there
Honestly man, these are just minor suggestions but this frame is mega. Way to go!!
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Fantastic! Glad to see you got some action as most set-up shots are boring and without challenge. This, however, is a wonderful capture. The color and detail look great, and the smooth BG is perfect.
While the bird cracks as presented, I might crop in a touch to highlight the bird even more. That assumes you have the pixels/detail to do it though. But a very well-executed and memorable shot
regardless. Bravo!
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Looks good to me Will just as is, I like the composition and the subtle colours in the background. Bird is well focused and sharp.
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Really sweet frame Will! Great detail, action, BG and colors! I personally like the vertical crop and think it was a good decision. Well done
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Will, if you are going back, bump up the ISO to say 6400 to get even more SS and a tad more DoF, I doubt you will have 20fps, it's probably less, but the faster the SS the more chances... What did you have the Case set too, as I might get you to change it.
It wasn't easy, as the distance between the perch and the water was only about four feet....
That's about right Will, you could also try focusing on the water and get it emerging. We timed it and from perch to diving and back to the perch is 2.8 secs, so pre focus. Get yourself a cable release, one that's compatible to allowing fast SS. Just watch also for some tail tail signs before it dives, you will soon get to know what to look for.
Great work in progress, best of luck.
TFS
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Whilst I've seen plenty of diving kingfisher shots, its the little head turn that raises this one above the norm for me. Being able to see the eye is a huge plus, excellent work
Mike
Last edited by Mike Poole; 10-13-2022 at 02:02 AM.
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Thanks all for the comments....Much appreciated
Will
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Originally Posted by
Brian Sump
Will, wow man. Pretty spectacular on many fronts!!
The colors are sweet on this handsome bugger. The pose is super unique, and while many really want wings open, this rocks IMO.
Sharpness looks great with plenty of detail on such a super fast diver.
A couple suggestions that you might want to play with to see what effects they have:
- Maybe some selective dodging on the subjects right side of the face the help it come out from the shadows
- Darken the bkg some and/or use some vignetting creatively to draw the attention in
- You could try some selective toning in the bkg to have a little fun with the colors there
Honestly man, these are just minor suggestions but this frame is mega. Way to go!!
Thanks for that Brian....I'll have a look at your suggestions....
Will
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Originally Posted by
Steve Kaluski
Will, if you are going back, bump up the ISO to say 6400 to get even more SS and a tad more DoF, I doubt you will have 20fps, it's probably less, but the faster the SS the more chances... What did you have the Case set too, as I might get you to change it.
That's about right Will, you could also try focusing on the water and get it emerging. We timed it and from perch to diving and back to the perch is 2.8 secs, so pre focus. Get yourself a cable release, one that's compatible to allowing fast SS. Just watch also for some tail tail signs before it dives, you will soon get to know what to look for.
Great work in progress, best of luck.
TFS
Steve
Thanks for that Steve...I have the camera set on case 2.....I agree that more SS and a wee bit more DOF would be better.....For this shot I was on mechanical shutter.....maybe should have went electrical giving me approx 40 fps....and a whole lot more to choose from...
Will
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Sometimes I do not understand nit-picking stunning images like this one. "A wee bit this" or "a tad more that" sounds like someone who wants too type more words.
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Hi Wil, stunning image, nothing I would change. I am marveling at you ability to capture this image. Thank you for sharing.
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Yep Electronic Will, but not sure on 40fps?
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Yep Electronic Will, but not sure on 40fps?
Should have said 20fps...Don't know where the 40 come from
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Should have said 20fps...Don't know where the 40 come from
That will be the R6MKII Will.
Not sure on Case 2, but if it works...
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Excellent William, this is your best shot to date
congrats
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Excellent William, this is your best shot to date
congrats
Thanks for that Arash.....much appreciated....I'm sure the R6 focus system helped a lot.....
Will
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