Assignment - SOC-Backlit

[Richard Waas]

Took this several weeks ago at Anhinga. I got caught on the wrong side of this one, so decided to try my hand at a backlit bird. I liked the glow around the edges. As per the assignment, straight out of my Canon 40D. ISO 200, f/10.0, 1/160 sec, Sigma 80-400 +2X extender, 210mm (336mm w/crop factor), Evaluative Metering, Auto Exposure, Auto WB, No Flash. Comments Welcome.......

[Nonda Surratt]

Me likes backlit, the bill is glowing, like that. Don't see much to do here past touch ups, brighten the eye a bit and do away with the light blob right above the beak.

Nice job!

[Gus Cobos]

Well done Mr. Waas,
the only thing needed are the minor tweaks in post processing...I like it...:cool:

[Alfred Forns]

Did well with the light Richard !!! All I could wish for is some fill flash Sure works in these situations !!!! Great going these are tough to expose !!

[denise ippolito]

Richard, I love the backlit bill!! Nicely done,PP tweaks and you've got a very,very nice image!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Like the dark BG and the light bird. Esposure looks very good. Beal looks see-through. I think fill flash would have brought some life to the eye!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Richard - nicely done - not a lot to do in PP - Handled the backlight really well - Congrats :)

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Love the BL Richard. Lots of details, great BG and very well placed in the frame.