The steppe buzzard is a summer visitor to South Africa. I am sure forum members may have suggestions for an alternative crop. I like the space in this image. Wishing all a prosperous 2010!
Canon EOS 50D
400 f5.6
f5.6
1/2000
ISO 500
Steppe Buzzard
The steppe buzzard is a summer visitor to South Africa. I am sure forum members may have suggestions for an alternative crop. I like the space in this image. Wishing all a prosperous 2010!
Canon EOS 50D
400 f5.6
f5.6
1/2000
ISO 500
Last edited by Elmar Venter; 12-31-2009 at 10:12 AM.
Elmar, I like the alert pose, and you have captured some good feather detail. Comp wise, I would take a bit off the bottom ( at least half between the bottom of the image and the feet)
A great pose that you have captured well. I agree with Stuart on the crop. Maybe a tad light.
Happy New Year
Peter
Hi Elmer, A very nice looking raptor I agree with crop suggestion the boulder is a little to dominate in the frame and I thought the mid tones could be brought down a little and since I had it in PS I lighten the left side of the face using curves and a layer mask. Let me know if you like my adjustments.
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Nice capture Elmar. I adjusted the temperature to get a blue sky. As well I have offered an alternative crop which leads you into the image along the ridge in the rock leading up to the buzzard.
Joe
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. Much appreciated!
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