Male-Female Eider Position

[ChasMcRae]

I had wanted the male to be isolated ,but the female stayed close and when he flapped she was in the pics. I toyed with trying to crop her out but couldn't completely and did not like my cloning of large body left behind.
I settled on a modified panorama crop with the female slightly out of focus.
Not sure if it works so would like opinions.

2010:06:17 18:12:45
840mm--Canon 7D--600mm IS CAnon
Subject dist: 0.64m
1/800 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Manual
Metering: Evaluative
ISO: 500
AF mode: AI Focus AF
Drive: Continuous
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
File size: 24.4MB

[Connie Mier]

I think seeing both in the same photo is worthwhile, the difference between male and female is striking (I'm sure you have more photos). For this photo, it was skillfully executed and I agree with your evaluation of it. Maybe one more thing to consider is removing the grass on the top, might help isolate the male bird a bit more.

[Alfred Forns]

Mighty fine as presented Charles and I think the female adds to the image !! Going after the larger picture is harder for the most part and you nailed this one !!!! btw trying to clone out the female would be possible but very hard work, bg not easy !!!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Charles - works for me as presented and like seeing the difference between the sexes.
Excellent image.
Big Congrats :)

[arash_hazeghi]

looks very nice, well done

[ChasMcRae]

Thanks for comments-To me habitat pics sometimes are the most challenging.