Red Breasted Merganser

[Herb Houghton]

At the foot of Barnegat Light. 1Dmark III, 500 f4 with 1.4x, iso500, f7.1, 1/400, +1.67 ec

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Herb

Just the harsh light got you here !!! ...not sure about the +1.67 ec? I like the slight head turn and eye contact, raised head feathers sure look good.

Might try a little less sharpening or just sharpen the body slightly less using a layer and adding canvas if you have it, bird is a little tight.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the eye contact and hairdo in this one. You probably didn't need the EC in this light. The water looks much calmer than when I was there yesterday morning.

[Herb Houghton]

Thanks for commenting gentlemen. I had some bright reflections of the sky in the water, so I jacked up the e.c. I'll try a reduction next time.