Merlin (c)

[Raymond Barlow]

D300 / 200-400 VR @ 310mm
1/125 sec, f4, iso 250
Tripod, Katana Gimbal, natural light with snow assist
Almost full frame, cloned out the jessies

Taken last weekend during a one on one workshop.
I would like to thanks Matthew Studebaker for his help, allowing my guest to shoot with his group.
(saved my a**) !!

this image will be available for download off my blog, 1920 x 1200 x 72 dpi (widescreen)

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Raymond, you must have been really close. Liked your treatment. loved the BG. Composition is just how it should be. Big congrats.

[Mital Patel]

looks like that merlin had a fresh bath just before you shot him. superb capture raymond. loved the wide look. just perfect compo

[Kiran Poonacha]

Beautiful mood here bhai, nice details, HA and BG.. congrats..

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the HA and BG in this beautiful image!

[Roy Priest]

Although I like the picture technically, this Merlin is not enjoying himself at all, he is not relaxed. Did he have a bath recently or was he misted with water to keep him from flying?

[Dominic Cantin]

Excellent image Raymond !! I like the space around 8) And the sharpness is right on !

Dom :)

[anupbunny]

Mindblowing composition i must say!!! Awesome work!! Speechless