Coot Chick with Grass

[Ian Mason]

1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4tc, 1/1000s, f8, iso 200

Many thanks for the words of encouragement and useful suggestions on my last post. I have a few more pond shots to share. I am very grateful for all comments and critique.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Hi Ian,
a warm welcome to BPN!!!
Really a great image...I Iove the magic bg/forground,low angle,pose and colors!

[Dr.Pranay Rao Juvvadi]

Like the smooth fore and backgrounds. The blade of grass in its beak adds a lot to this already pleasing image.

[Subharghya]

This is Too Good ... The low angle and the reflection in the water makes it so Amazing ... The Setting looks ver surreal !!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

The waterline is a bit too centered for my taste. I like the OOF part leading my eye to the chick, so in this case I'd probably crop about 1/3 (maybe 1/2 though that will tighten it too much perhaps) from above to off center that waterline. I love the sharpness and beautiful light and colors. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Richard Lovison]

I'm not one for centering the horizon or waterline though in this case, I like the image as presented. The tones of the water and background produce a very earthy feel. Beautiful light and great angle of view. Well done.

[Harshad Barve]

Nice pose, killer BG/FG and something in beak adding so much
TFS

[Keith Bauer]

Another of your beautiful low angle shots. The grass in the beak adds to the appeal of the image. I'd love to see the eye just a touch brighter.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Beautiful angle and the colourful BG looks beautiful, the HA is good, also the grass in the beak adds very well congrats...

[Stu Bowie]

Super pose, with a great HA. I like the light and detail, and the tiny piece of grass adds to the image. I like how the water blends into the BG too. I would maybe take a bit off the bottom - create more of a pano crop.

[christopher galeski]

great shot Ian,colors are out of this world,might lighen the eye abit.thanks.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the angle, serene mood, water colors and little piece of grass. The reflection of the neck adds to it. I might crop a tad off the top but like it as presented. If it were mine I would lighten the eye a bit more. Keep them coming!