"Nevermore..." - DOF assignment

[Kerry Perkins]

I had just finished taking pictures of the waterfall at Artist's Point, where you get a spectacular view of the lower falls at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. It was raining (rained all week!) and I was getting back in my car when this bad boy landed on a rock right next to me. What else could I do but snap a few shots? Stopped down to f/8 because this is a big bird and wanted the DOF and the BG was far enough away to allow it.

Converted in ACR then CS4 for final sharpening and so on...

50D, EF70-200mm f/2.8 @ 200mm
Aperture priority, f/8@1/30 ISO 100
AI servo AF using back button, HH no flash

[Pete Padilla]

I really like Kerry. Sharp and great composition. Black in a bird is not easy and you nailed it.

[Lance Peters]

Hi kerry - you have done well with the black bird - love the raindrops and the sheen to the feathers.
Fantastically sharp and great details - Bg works well - might try and darken the white area's just a tad.
good show :)

[Gus Cobos]

Well done Kerry,
I like the sharp details and color rendition on the bird...you have sharp details and a clear sharp eye...congrats...:cool:

[denise ippolito]

Kerry, Beautiful details and I love the wet feathers-Nicely done.

[John Hawkins]

Kerry,

I like this . Great details and sharpness as mentioned.

John

[Erich Stevens]

Terrific detail! I may be new at this, but for me this is what avian photography is all about: Arousing the fascination of the casual observer by revealing the beautiful details in these amazing animals. (And also to inspire beginners like myself!)

[Mital Patel]

what a shot this is.
Generally in our region (INDIA) crow's are not been accepted but looking at this image I am flattened off by the fantastic capture of details and a pose.

Too good and thanks for sharing this image.

[David Thomasson]

The details are impeccable, and the light was just right to show the oily sheen on the feathers. Great job!

[Alfred Forns]

One fine image Kerry Just shows you how a common bird can make a spectacular image !!! Bid Congrats !!!!

[Doug Brown]

Love the detail captured and the subtle iridescence. I might darken the pupil just a little. Well done Kerry!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Not bad for a rainy day shot:). Very nice Kerry! Like Doug's idea about darkening the pupil.

[Richard Waas]

Fabulous Kerry....Congrats!!

[Mark Dumbleton]

Super image! I would also tone down the white spots in the BG. Lovely detail on the bird.
Perfect DOF.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Kerry - Gosh, I don't know how you could make this better. I'm totally impressed with the detail. On my best
day with a tripod and remote switch I can't get this sharp an image. And crows are my favorite - they have
such personalities. Beautiful:D

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Cheryl