Very cute pose and great water colors. Yes, maybe a bit centered but it works with the concentric lines around the bird. Have you tried putting the grebe further to the left in the frame? I would clone out the brighter spot in the upper left.
Last edited by Axel Hildebrandt; 07-16-2008 at 07:10 PM.
The grebe is nicely done, Steve, but the water colors really set this one apart. I don't think I would move the bird to the left because you would start to lose the concentric rings which are an integral part of this image - IMO. :)
Beautiful capture Steve with a lovely pose and a great head turn. The golden water is gorgeous and makes a wonderful BG for the grebe in this image. Well done !!!
I feel it is a great combination of subject and environment. Colors are superb for both and I would leave it as is. thanks for sharing this little beauty.
Excellent self-critique; I quite like it as is, esp. the look back head turn and the golden water. It might need a small CW rotation...
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