attitude

[Gary Esman]

Taken last evening. Practicing with the new 500 mm. My question is, I added some blur to the background, does it work here?

50D, 500mm + 1.4 tc, f/6.3, 1/800, ISO 640.

Thanks for looking and appreciate the comments!

[James Boland]

Nice low angle to the bird... sharp looking image. I personally like the background as you presented.

[Alfred Forns]

I like it Gary Most of all the overall shadow detail. The bg blurring looks natural !!!

Would just do away with the highlights in the breast area and darken the pupil !! Neat image Like it a lot !!!

[Gail Spitler]

Hi Gary Nice posture on the duck - it does have attitude. I think the bg works pretty well. The brown stripes that almost seem to run through the Redhead's body are a bit distracting. Maybe blur them a bit more and/or reduce their saturation?
Quite a neat image; certainly holds my attention.
Cheers
Gail

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Lot's to like here, nice nature/serene mood. Agree with Al regarding breast highlights and work the eye a bit - nice picture.

[Lance Peters]

Love the low shooting angle - I might be tempted to add just a tad more sharpening to the head.
Looking forward to seeing more :)

[Peter Farrell]

I can't really add any more than what others have said.
Excellent image and great title.

[Bob Miller]

Love the attitude! Great shot! Bg looks fine to me. Clone out the highlights as already suggested and this image will right on!

[Bill Dix]

Works for me. With Al's suggested mods and a touch of sharpening to the eye, you have a winner. I went to the Jersey shore today hoping to see redheads, and came up empty. I'm envious of this one.

[Gary Esman]

Nice low angle to the bird... sharp looking image. I personally like the background as you presented.

Thank you James.

[Gary Esman]

I like it Gary Most of all the overall shadow detail. The bg blurring looks natural !!!

Would just do away with the highlights in the breast area and darken the pupil !! Neat image Like it a lot !!!

Thank you Alfred, the breast stood out but the pupil did not for me, thanks for the keen eye.

[Gary Esman]

Hi Gary Nice posture on the duck - it does have attitude. I think the bg works pretty well. The brown stripes that almost seem to run through the Redhead's body are a bit distracting. Maybe blur them a bit more and/or reduce their saturation?
Quite a neat image; certainly holds my attention.
Cheers
Gail

Thank you Gail appreciate the input. Glad you like it, my yield that day was not very high.

[Gary Esman]

Lot's to like here, nice nature/serene mood. Agree with Al regarding breast highlights and work the eye a bit - nice picture.

Thank you for looking appreciate the input!

[Gary Esman]

Love the low shooting angle - I might be tempted to add just a tad more sharpening to the head.
Looking forward to seeing more :)

Thank you sir, sharpen I will. Always afraid to sharpen to much.

[Gary Esman]

I can't really add any more than what others have said.
Excellent image and great title.

Thank you Peter, appreciate it.

[Gary Esman]

Love the attitude! Great shot! Bg looks fine to me. Clone out the highlights as already suggested and this image will right on!

Thanks for looking Bob. Have a great day!

[Gary Esman]

Works for me. With Al's suggested mods and a touch of sharpening to the eye, you have a winner. I went to the Jersey shore today hoping to see redheads, and came up empty. I'm envious of this one.

Thanks Bill! The redheads are around here for about 2 weeks. Heading to Florida next week so had to get a few shots in.