I captured this image very early one morning about two weeks ago at a large dam in the Northern Cape. I know it breaks the "rules" with the two subjects touching but for me it actually enhances the the total appeal of it (?). Comments are always welcome:)
Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:12:14 05:42:31
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Tv
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
Focal length: 700mm
I think it works because of the way they overlap and because of the symmetry (kind of like fighter jets flying in formation). You have a clear look at both heads, breasts, and all 4 legs. You got a little lucky pulling this one off at f/6.3! Like the pano crop.
Definitely works despite the overlap. Eye contact, both sharp and symmetry of poses does it - Doug's formation flying analogy is good. The BG is largely smooth but some noise around the birds - probably just need to refine the masking between the sharpening and NR layers.
Just got a copy of Robert's handbook - love your raptor paintings, Chris.
Very nicely done, as always, Chris. Rules are made to be broken if you know when to do so. Clearly you do. The pattern of the overlap, the placement of the birds on the background strip and the pano crop are all great, as are the essential technical details. For me, the light puts this one over the top.
Lesser Flamingos
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