The Exhibitionist (with corrected repost)
1D2n, 600mm f4 is, 1/320s, f6.3, iso 400. Fill flash -2.33. Setting sun and light rain. Full frame with a sliver of added canvas to correct rotation.
I got lucky with this chick. He had left the family group and was moving slowly towards me. As I was preparing, he briefly adopted this pose. The lighting was awesome that evening. Comments and critique are very much appreciated.
Last edited by Ian Mason; 10-06-2009 at 04:45 PM.
Very cool light, great angle and sharpness. I would only remove the noise in the water and BG. The color noise is surprisingly strong at ISO 400.
AxelOriginally Posted by Axel Hildebrandt
I agree with you, and I don't know the reason. The noise isn't as obvious in the original tiff, or in print.
I presume it is a result of my conversion for web presentation?
Ian
I'm not sure, either. It almost looks as if you sharpened the entire image and not just the bird.
Great shot -- nice and low angle and I the catchlight -- which to me is hard to get on a headon
Another beautiful image Ian. The pose w/ the little wings is priceless. Beautiful light and well exposed w/ fantastic details.Congrats!
Ian...this is a very beautiful addition to your fantastic series. I loved the water in this one...if not for the ripples, it could have been mistaken for ice. Loved the tight crop. And its so so sharp. Keep 'em coming.
KD
This is really nice. Love the pose and Bg. image does need some noise reduction.
Hi Ian
I recognise this photo as one that was highly commended in the BWPA Competition. Many congratulations. Great light, angle and pose which all add up to a fine image. As mentioned the background is showing some noise.
Cheers
Rich
I like this really much. The low angle excellent sharpness the pose, comp all make it. Well done.
Wonderful image the light and pose are fantastic.
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Fantastic low angle, pose, colors, soft light, BG, detail. Have I mentioned that it is super cute as well. One more great image, Ian. Congratulations.
Techs aside, I love this image!!! The wings are just tooooo cute! Great sharpness and lovely BG.
Superb image Ian, cute subject, detail, setting lights - it's got it all.
Thanks for all the lovely comments. I'm annoyed with myself for not correcting the background for presentation, so here's a repost after a bit of noise reduction. I'm still not entirely happy with it, but the original is fine - honest!
Love the low angle, sweet light, and BG. Repost is even better
Simply superb and great job with the repost. Those raised wing buds are too much.
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Excellent comp and perfect timing. Details are wonderful.
have never seen this pose before, repost much improved bg.
All details wet/dry are superb for my taste......wonderful
wonderful image with great light , expo and details
TFS
Excellent composition. I love the low angle, light and details. Great bg.
Great image Ian, loved the pose, great angle, good details, Congrats...
Keep them coming Ian. This could be my favorite of the pond series.
Sublime Ian. Repost takes it up several notches. Very well done.
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