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Some over-eager folks scared every pelican off the cliffs in LaJolla this morning before I had a chance to intercede, so it was off to Mission Bay in search of Redheads. Wound up having to make soup from a stone... Don't be shy; all comments welcome. Later and love, artie
American Coot: Canon EOS 1D MIII with 2X II TC and the 500mm f/4L IS lens on Gitzo CF 3530 LSV with Mongoose M3.5. ISO 400. Evaluative metering -1/3 stop: 1/400 sec. at f/11 set manually after histogram check.
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as my ex-mother-in-law?
plain as can be to be sure but what grabs me is the masterful way you've captured and preserved the delicate white on white texture in it's beak
nice touch
...Ric
And a mighty fine coot it is! :D ~Shawn
Last edited by Shawn Marques; 01-19-2008 at 07:29 PM.
I think that's about as handsome as a Coot can look ! :)
Great clarity and detail and perfect exposure !
I don't know why they have such a bad PR, I think they look cute. :) Great portrait and exposure control. I would prefer a bit wider DOF and bit more room but that is just a matter of personal preference.
Very sharp (looks like your 1D3 works well) and excellent exposure of this BEAUTIFUL bird. I do wonder about the flash reflection on the beak? Not, of course, that I could do better.Originally Posted by Arthur Morris
That is a good looking Coot. Do I detect a hint of a smile. I would smile to if I were being photographed by Artie.
Last edited by Arthur Morris; 01-20-2008 at 07:50 AM.
One of the most impressive head portaits that i have ever seen!!!
Congats Artie!
Art, Who is your make up artist? That Coot sure cleaned up nice! Bob Malbon
Last edited by Arthur Morris; 01-20-2008 at 07:50 AM.
Hey Ed. No flash on this one... Those reflections are from the S-U-N.And I do not like them either.
later and love, artie
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Art, How much crop on this frame? - Bob
Hi Bob, No crop. Later and love, artie
Hey Ric,
I used Select Color to select the beak, put it on an adjustment layer, and then Multiplied it, thus the rich ivory-like whites.
later and love artie
Last edited by Arthur Morris; 01-21-2008 at 08:18 AM.
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