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[Chris van Rooyen]

Another image from my recent trip to Kamfers Dam in the Northern Cape..All comments and critiques welcome:)

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:12:14 05:43:22
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 7.1
Exposure mode: Tv
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
Focal length: 700mm

[Arthur Morris]

Hey Chris, Wonderful as expected. The raised wings and the sweeet light are wonderful. Did you do any work on the eye?

I would have preferred that you pointed the lens up just a bit for more room above and less below as it looks top heavy to me.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks for the comments Artie:-). I darkened the pupil slightly. Best wishes for 2009, hopefully we will see you in SA this year..!

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks for the info Chris. I usually have to de-SAT the iris in additon. We are trying to make some arrangements to come over and speak in OCT of this year. If it goes, it would be great to meet you.

[Stephen Stephen]

Chris I love the light and the upraised wings. I'll echo Artie's cropping suggestion.

[Juan Aragonés]

Happy 2009 Chris. ILove the pose of this guy with the semi-raised wings and the neat eye contact. terrific light and very good composition. The texture and colour of the scarlet feathers on the flanks is fantastic. very good job

[Tony Whitehead]

Another beauty, Chris. Agree re a little more above or maybe even just a bit less below. Seems to be room to trim some and still accommodate the virtual feet.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys:)