Nazca Boobie's Gift

[DeanNewman]

Another one from our Galapagos trip that I'm finally getting around to processing. I would appreciate any comments.

Exposure Info
Canon EOS 5D
140-400mm @ 280mm
1/250 sec, f/11
Mode: Manual
Metering: Evaluative
ISO: 400

Thanks,

[Aidan Briggs]

I like the interaction, exposure, and details. I would go for more room on top, and try toning down the foreheads a tad. I also might lighten the irises of the eyes a bit, it would help them pop more.

[Brian Barcelos]

I agree with Aidans comments and would add that darkening the BG some would really make the birds pop. Love the concentration on whatever it is that they are looking at. What is it bye the way? Congrats

[DeanNewman]

Thanks for the comments, Brian and Aidans. The thing they are looking at is a rock being passed to the female as nest material.

[Arthur Morris]

That's not much of a gift Good to see you posting here. I love the interaction and the sharpness. The BKGR BOKEH looks a bit weird.

[Harshad Barve]

beautiful interaction, exposure, and details
TFS

[DeanNewman]

Artie stated "BKGRD Bokeh looks weird". Could that be from using the 2x teleconverter with a 70-200 f 2.8? Not sure what else could have caused it.

[Arthur Morris]

Ah, I missed that. It very well could be. You know I did not like you using that set-up! In this very instance had you used the 70-200 at 200 with the 1.4 you would have been at 280mm and the results would have been much, much better for several reasons....

[DeanNewman]

I've since given up on the 2x with this lens. Thanks for the help.

[Arthur Morris]

Good plan!