Estero Spoonie
From this PM at estero. Rain most of the day. Got out to the lagoon for a short while before dark. Still fighting the overcast/flat light. I thought the state of Florida was the Sunshine State. Might have to think of a new name.:confused::confused::confused:
1600 ISO f5.6 at 1/1250th
Fill on auto
Joe:
Nice display of bill, flying drops, eye. Remarkably good DOF for this f/stop.
What lens and camera?
The conditions you describe would encourage me to carry my flash for a bit of fill.
I might consider cropping down from the top, perhaps 1/3 of the free space.
Cheers
Randy
PS: Joe, I would also consider a modest mid curve boost, as it really helps the bird stand out, gives it a bit more life, IMO. I did try it, I think you will like it.
Last edited by Randy Stout; 02-01-2010 at 07:11 PM.
D3 and 600f4. Did use fill. Thanks. i'll work on it when i get home and sit at my PC.Originally Posted by Randy Stout
Joe:
Sorry I missed the fill comment. Still think you can perk it up with curves!
Cheers
Randy
Really nice pose you've captured there. This is a very nice photo!
You made good use of the situation, Joe, and came away with a beauty. Your use of dof is great and the icing on the cake is that piece of green stuff tangled in his foot and all the water drops.
I love the colors (pinks/creams). They bring out the softness of the feathers - or rather you did with the photo. I also like that it looks like the birds eye contact is with the 'green stuff' on its leg (an expression of exasperation maybe?).
Simple and elegant photo.
Deb
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