Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Bushhawk
Lying in the muck
This Hooded Merganser drake thinks he is a Mallard. He keeps company with a small flock of Mallards. Not only does he think he is a Mallard, but he thinks he is a Mallard hen! I don't know what his parents did to him! :D
I really wanted an image of him displaying. It was tough sometimes to get him isolated away from the Mallards.
To my eye the lighting on the bird itself is fantastic. I like the pose a lot. I too find the dark horizontal line in the BG distracting. Can you select the bird and reduce/eliminate the line?
Excellent IMO, the pose and detail are stunnig! I like the light a lot but agree about the dark horizontal line in the BG and the shadow below the eye a bit distracting, but as presented it looks terrific! Big congratulaitons!
You are the man! I always like seeing your fine work, Jody!
Superior pose and I'm okay with the light angle as you have a sweet beam coming across his eyes and his entire chest is lit up! Two thumbs up!!