This is one of the 'vultures' of the southern oceans and, like some vultures, has been well and truly pasted with the ugly stick. This was taken on a pelagic last weekend off South Australia.
He seems to have a certain cartoonish charm to me. :)
Although the light looks fairly soft, it would be nice to bring up the shadowed areas a bit, if the noise profile will allow.
From a comp. standpoint, I basically like it, might move the bird just a fraction lower in the frame, but same left to right positioning, just a personal taste issue.
It is interesting that so many birds in this category (scavengers) are not very pretty.
I also agree with the shadows if possible but do not agree with the ugly comments. I always loved the look of tubenoses and he's no exception, but then again I also find Turkey Vultures pretty birds. I'd lighten the iris a bit to make his eye pop a little more. Congrats
It's always a treat to see seabirds. I like the eye contact, sharpness and BG. I might put the bird a bit lower in the frame and lighten the shadows a bit.
Northern Giant Petrel
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