Anhinga Trail Anhinga

[Harold Davis]

taken yesterday afternoon at everglades national park under some pretty heavy clouds.

D300, Bigma at 370mm, f/6.3, 1/400s, +0.3EV, ISO 800, flash fill at +2.0EV.

thanks for looking. comments and critiques appreciated.

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Harold, I like this image. I like the direct look this bird is giving us. The eyes are killer. The vertical presentation work well in this picture. Some might like a greater DOF but I like what you have done. This really keeps the focus on those eye. Nice background in pleasing light. Well done.

[Dan Walker]

Agree with Phil, the shollow DOF really emphasizes the eyes, which are really cool looking. Great light and BG

[denise ippolito]

Harold, Really nice image, I like the nice sharp eyes and the crop looks good-Well done!

[Bruce Gove]

Nice capture, Harold. Agree with the DOF issue, but love the sharp, intense eyes and the nice bkrg isolation..

Cheers,

Bruce

[Gus Cobos]

Doctor Davis,
I like it as presented...:D no more...no less...:) The eyes do it here...good show...remember what I told you...:cool:

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Really nice Harold. Love the focus on the eyes and the nice soft BG, very well done!

[James Shadle]

Rock on Harold!
This is the way to use selective, shallow focus.
The eyes have it.
+2 on the flash? Pop Up or SB- ?
James

[Ed Cordes]

As was said by all - the eyes are super. DOF is fine by me.

[Grady Weed]

Harold, this one rocks, as James said. Those eyes and the narrow dof are awesome. Great forward thinking here. Frame it!

[Sid Garige]

Great DOF on this. Really like this image.

[Stu Bowie]

DOF at its best. Superb detail captured over the head, and pin, pin sharp. Great image Harold.

[Harold Davis]

+2 on the flash? Pop Up or SB- ?
James

SB-600. no beamer.

thanks everyone. appreciate the comments!

[Marina Scarr]

Hi Harold: This picture really stands out for me. There is a softness/gentleness about it which I find extremely appealing. You have wonderful detail and good use of fill flash. I think this picture tells a story, and I am always partial to that type of image.