This was taken at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson. Not sure how the elk died but this raven was the only one on it. Cropped , sharpened, and adjustments with the levels and exposure in PS.
EOS 40D
600mm
1/60
f/8
ISO 100
Handheld with window support
I like the idea but there is way too much empty space/snow at the top. Could have placed the elk a bit higher in the frame. I did a pano crop and a huge SH/H Adj on the bird only but though it introduced noise, I think it looks much better than the SILH-like image that you posted.
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A second look reveals that I could have taken a bit more off the top and removed the blue cast from the snow.
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I have to agree with Artie about the composition, a bit less room at the top and a bit more additional room at the bottom. I like a lot the overall scene, the open beak of the raven and the perch. I think that the image is a bit underexposed because the snow looks dark. The bird plumage is another good reason to miss a higher ISO.
That is a very unusual 'perch'. I agree regarding removing the blue cast and cropping some off the top. Do you have more room left and bottom? If so, I would put the carcass higher in the frame.
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Great scene and a really unusual perch. I agree with the other's comments. Artie's repost is great.
Keep the Yellowstone images coming. I miss the place!
Raven on elk carcass
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