Originally Posted by
James Shadle
OK we know this is an excellent image.
But why.
How could someone trying learn this craft know what is special about this image?
Well, I will tell you how I feel. Apart from all of the technical's (sharpness, exposure,color,contrast etc) being handled very well.
There are other elements I find compelling.
The quality of the light is outstanding, warm and soft.
The subject matter and the action involved is very interesting.
I like the placement in the frame, large but not cramped.
The beautiful birds are more or less parallel to the image plan.
The detail of the wings and the fact that both birds have their wings up and do not obscure their heads or cast unwanted shadows.
The eye contact they have with each other is icing on the cake
James