Fishing

[Troy Lim]

Let me know what you think. Oh and I changed my watermark to a smaller one, if it bothers you, too bad
Please critique on the image, not the watermark, thank you.



Camera: Nikon D700
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 500 mm
ISO Speed: 3200
Exposure Bias: +1 EV
Flash: No Flash

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Great moment in nature, love the size of the bird in the frame given the habitat and low angle is spot on. Exposure techs seem solid. I like the composition but debate the foreground rock, it anchors and also distracts let's see what others say - either way this is a nice shot and I like the feeding action - nice catch:).

[Troy Lim]

Great moment in nature, love the size of the bird in the frame given the habitat and low angle is spot on. Exposure techs seem solid. I like the composition but debate the foreground rock, it anchors and also distracts let's see what others say - either way this is a nice shot and I like the feeding action - nice catch:).

Jeff, thank you. I had trouble trying to find a way to crop to balance the rocks out. Love to hear what others have to say.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Troy - lots to like here - exposure is spot on, sharp and great action.
As to the foreground rock - When I first look at it - it does not bother me - after looking at it for a while though it starts to bother me - drawing my attention.
Doesnt look like much you could do though - were you hidden behind the rocks there???

[Troy Lim]

Hi Troy - lots to like here - exposure is spot on, sharp and great action.
As to the foreground rock - When I first look at it - it does not bother me - after looking at it for a while though it starts to bother me - drawing my attention.
Doesnt look like much you could do though - were you hidden behind the rocks there???

Lance,

Thank you. It was at a state park on a small stream. I think it could have been better if I moved slightly left. But the little guy did not stay too long, although he put on a show for this shot.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Troy

The image is really nice and has impact !! Cropping wise might take a little of the bottom but would still like seeing some of the rock. The entire composition just works for me !! Finding these guys in the open at a good angle is unusual, great timing !!! For printing might clone out the dry leaf? right behind the bird !!! Fine image !!!

[Fabs Forns]

I burned the rocks to sort of making them less noticeable.

[Desmond Chan]

The bird in the original is very good, IMO. Fabs improved entire image big time !

[Troy Lim]

Hi Troy

The image is really nice and has impact !! Cropping wise might take a little of the bottom but would still like seeing some of the rock. The entire composition just works for me !! Finding these guys in the open at a good angle is unusual, great timing !!! For printing might clone out the dry leaf? right behind the bird !!! Fine image !!!

Al,

Thank you. When I shot this, I knew the leaf would be distracting. I am going to try to clone it out but my cloning skill is awful. I agree it is a bit distracting.

[Troy Lim]

I burned the rocks to sort of making them less noticeable.

Fabs, thank you. I will re-edit it later tonight.

[Troy Lim]

The bird in the original is very good, IMO. Fabs improved entire image big time !

Desmond, thank you for stopping by.

[Troy Lim]

I burned the rocks to sort of making them less noticeable.

Fabs, when you burnt it, which burn option did you use? Highlight?

[Troy Lim]

How about my version of re-edit? Darker rocks, and cloned away the leaf.