Time to Dry

[Stu Bowie]

This was taken in the Pilanesberg nature reserve a few weekends ago, and I liked how the afternoon light brought out the feather detail.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/1250
F/5.6
ISO 640

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand held

[Scott Frye]

Great detail in the blacks and I like the perch and clean background -- wish for a bit more eye contact

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good details, as you point out, and despite your high angle I actually like the perspective you got here. Good perch, and I like the subtle texture to the water. I too wish for a better HA.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the feather detail and the pose but it needed a lot more head turn... Best for this pose is square to the back of the camera; this one is at least 20 degrees short of ideal...

[Tony Whitehead]

Good plumage detail and BG works well, Stu.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Stuart, stunning details. Very well exposed and composed. HA issue noted and you probably already knew. The problem is also because of the head tilt.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a lot guys. Unfortunately a lower angle wasnt possible, and yes, I agree Artie, getting square behind the cormorant should have been 1st prize.

[Michael Zajac]

Good exposure and details.Nice wing position.

[Chris Kotze]

Super pose detail and colours, points noted on HA

[Arno Ellmer]

All been said Stu . Still a superb shot showing good feather detail . WD

[Stu Bowie]

Michael, Chris, Arno, thanks a stack guys.