I had originally posted this puffin during the period the forum was experiencing all of those technical problems. Several people suggested I crop the original, full frame horizontal to a vertical and there were also suggestions about the eye. I've been having trouble implementing those but I'm curious as to impressions on the crop. Thanks for the input!
40D, 100-400 IS @ 330mm, 1/1600s, f/5.6, EC -2, ISO 200
I think the crop works just fine Beth. Nice job with the exposure. Sharpness is excellent. Eye looks a little funny, but I've not seen one of these before. Thanks for posting!
Great exposure showing lots of detail. The light is a bit harsh though. I'm fine with this crop, alternatively I think a tighter crop around the head will work well also.
Personally I'm not sure the black BG is ideal for this bird - at least not here. The front looks fine, but the whole back looks odd superimposed on the BG...almost like a cutout. I can't see a blue feather on top of the lore??