Double-crested Cormorant

[Troy Lim]

My first post on this forum. Critiques are welcomed.



Camera: Nikon D700
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 500 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Flash: No Flash

[Harshad Barve]

Big time welcome troy , excellent image to start with , lovely compo , techs looks spot on and lovely BG
TFS

ps , Tigers , Lions , wild Dogs can have party with your cormorant here in Wildlife section :D:D:p:D, Pl PM to any moderator to move your thread to Avians

[Daniel Cadieux]

Welcome to BPN troy!! Nice first image...and good intimate view of the swimming cormorant - the great low angle has a big positive impact on that intimate view. I only wish the subject wasn't swimming away from you, or at the very least had it's head turned more towards you for a better look at that beautiful emerald eye.

[Randy Stout]

Troy:

Welcome to the Avian board at BPN. A great place to learn and grow. Daniel hit the high points in his critique. The shooting angle really helps.

I might consider toning down the bright green areas at the top of the frame, just a bit, as it tends to draw the eye away from the bird.

By the way, you need to use your real name, not your business name as your participant name.

Cheers

Randy

[Troy Lim]

Big time welcome troy , excellent image to start with , lovely compo , techs looks spot on and lovely BG
TFS

ps , Tigers , Lions , wild Dogs can have party with your cormorant here in Wildlife section :D:D:p:D, Pl PM to any moderator to move your thread to Avians

Sorry about that, I was rushing to do it before heading to work this morning.

[Troy Lim]

Welcome to BPN troy!! Nice first image...and good intimate view of the swimming cormorant - the great low angle has a big positive impact on that intimate view. I only wish the subject wasn't swimming away from you, or at the very least had it's head turned more towards you for a better look at that beautiful emerald eye.

Daniel, I totally agree. I will do better next time.