Hope this is a more acceptable HA. Have desaturated reds and put a gaussian blur on the bg as suggested by Art; think I've blended properly this time. NO borders :o:D
Canon EOS 40D
AV priority
f/ 5.6
exp time: 1/1250sec
Exp bias +0.33
Focal length: 240mm.
Metering mode: evaluative
I like the placement of the bird in the frame. I might have traded a bit of shutter speed for some more DOF in this image. The bird's head looks a little soft.
Hi Jeni, you nailed the exposure again, and I find with close ups with a long lens, stopping down always helps for more DOF. I agree a little more sharpening will work. Are these around your area Jeni.
Jeni, I really like your picture - these birds make interesting subjects, great background and feather detail. Also congrats on your series of pictures on the black-headed heron published in the Aug/Sept edition of Africa Birds & Birding!
Thanks Kiran -appreciate your viewing!
Elmar, thanks for your kind words and also for the congrats! Needless to say I was thrilled they decided to use them!