Here's a close up of this bird. Mid-day sun that was a little harsh but has its benefits in bringing the sheen of the feathers out.
1D Mk3 + EF800mm + 1.4II ext 1/400s f/9.0 ISO200 EV -1/3
Here's a close up of this bird. Mid-day sun that was a little harsh but has its benefits in bringing the sheen of the feathers out.
1D Mk3 + EF800mm + 1.4II ext 1/400s f/9.0 ISO200 EV -1/3
Good head angle, eye contact and BG. The eye looks a little less sharp than the rest and I might remove the little second catchlight.
Phil:
I really like the subtle detail in the bill. It might be interesting to try a composition with a bit more of the neck included, if you have it.
Axel covered the other points well.
Randy
nice BG and comp, a little selective sharpening of the eye should really finish it off.
Don Lacy
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Liked the composition a lot. And the light too. Well done.