The Cape Teal Celebrates the Return of Autumn...

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Folks,
Whooppee - a (very) temporary reprieve from DSL problems, so I'll get this sent before it drops again...:(
40D 100-400 @ 360mm
ISO 400
AV F9 1/200 sec
Best regards to all,
Nicki

[Greg Basco]

Hi, Nicki. I love the way this bird pops from the colorful background; it's a really interesting relationship between a kind of B/W subject and vivid surroundings. I'm undecided about the centered composition, so I'll be interested to read what others think.

Cheers,
Greg Basco

[carole wiley]

I like the comp Nicki, killer bg. I am really drawn to the eye. very nice image.

[Doug Brown]

Great bird and great BG Nicki. I might crop a bit off the left and the top on this one. I would also do a bit more sharpening on the head feathers. Congrats on a nice image!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Nicki - strange looking Puffin ;)

Love the BG and the contrast between the bird and the BG

Well done :)

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi All,
Thanks so much for your very kind comments. The reason that I chose this particular composition was to emphasize the BG rather than the bird and somehow, leaving the bird centered seemed to work for me. I know that this is not to everyone's taste!!
Best regards,
Nicki

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Awesome capture Niki and the gorgeous BG is outstanding as well as the great eye contact and detail. Beautiful !!! Thanks for sharing.