Quite a common bird around here, but it can be a bit skittish at times. This one was braver than most and didn't worry too much about me taking it's photo.
Canon 400 300f4 + 1.4tc, ISO 200, 1/1000, -0.3, Av mode, Ev metering.
I like this.. Very nice composition with good BKG and HA IMHO. Exposure seems about right to me also (hottest white~245) but I would wish for more detail in the breast feathers. Not sure how you could achieve this however, hopefully someone smarter than me can tell us.
Hi Mark,nicely done! I like the pose,HA,with pretty good detail in blacks and whites. The white band might bother me but in this case it's nicely muted and doesn't distract my attention. I too might wish for a small amount more room top and bottom...
Hi Mark Love this image Outstanding image quality and feel ... excellent bg and pose The little room on top is just a mate of taste and wouldn't mind but would take as is in a hear beat !! Big Congrats !!!
HI Mark - looks like you waited for the head turn and were rewarded.
Lots to like here.
BG does not bother me too much - just that little bit tight.
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the crop doesnt bother me for this one. i usually would say losen it, but i like it here. not only is the head angle nice, but so is the light!! fantastic quality!! plus, i love those birds. hope to get over there and see some time!!
Thanks everyone for taking the time to view and comment.
I did this crop because I wanted to put most of the focus on the bird, and not so much on the perch and bg. But after looking at the original file and recropping, I think next time I'll have more room around the bird as it didn't detract from the bird at all like I thought it would.
@Ricardo, yes it's a little oversharpened in a couple of places.
@Harold, We've got so many great birds you'ld be like a kid in a toy store! ;)
Little Pied Cormorant
