I understand that the only way to show exquisite detail such as this is to crop/frame closer than a full wingspread. the exposure and detail here is sublime Stephen. I would add in some sky to the right, a bit too square for me?
I like the pose and eye contact. but tail is just got too much close to end.
one wing cut to show the detail is okay for me but giving room to left is for sure as the tail is so tight.
Super stuff Stephen - It is hard when these birds fly close to give a good comp. I like this but agree a bit more room to right might improve this a bit!
Brilliant detail on that head, chest, and nearer wing Stephen - super sharp. Looks like you had fun there. I would think of adding to the right and bottom, but still well captured.
Thank you all for the feedback and comments. It is always great to get feedback and even more so on composition which to me is all important.
When I originally decided on the tight comp my thinking was that going tight would make up for the lost wing. A looser crop seems to add to the feel that something's missing, while the tight crop draws one straight to the eye (focal point) and then the feather detail.
Personally I prefer the tighter crop as it shows more detail and gives one more of a feel of what it's like to be right next to a flying vulture ... which is the point of the photograph.
Here is a repost though with more room. What do ya think?
Hi Stephen,
Ditto comments on detail etc.
Have you thought of a pano crop with both wings clipped?
Something like this: (done very quickly so could be adjusted for better balance, just an idea)
Cape Vulture
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