Reflective Moment

[Ken Lassman]

Merritt Island NWR, FL

Just after sunrise.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300/2.8 VR
ISO 400
F/5.6 @ 1/1250
Manual, Hand Held

[Lance Peters]

Hi Ken - exposure looks good - good fine feather detail and like the concentration on this guy.
If it were mine - I would crop the reflection from the bottom - not that strong and its removal will bring more focus onto Mr Red!
Couple of what look like dust bunnies around - but could easily be things in the water - so maybe just a quick cleanup there.
TFS

[Ken Lassman]

Thanks Lance....this is much better

[Bob Decker]

Nice feather detail. As for the reflection, ta-may-toe, ta-mah-toe... pa-tay-toe, pa-tah-toe... I like both presentations. It might make a difference where/how it was being used.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Ken, Nice light and positioning within the frame. The repost does strengthen the image.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Ken,
Definitely a vote for the repost! The colours look much stronger and I prefer the lower angle that the crop has given you. Well done!
Best,
Nicki

[Arthur Morris]

Nice bird. Reposted COMP is better. But: too dark, way too noisy. Ran NR on the BKGR plus a 1/2 px Gaussian Blur and lightened it a bunch....

[Ken Lassman]

Hi Artie...thanks for taking the time and sharing

[Arthur Morris]

You are most welcome. I wish that I had more time to spend in all the galleries!