flying dutchman

[stuart wanuck]

nikon d 300 iso 400
m 1/1600@ 5.6
500 mm hh
should have taken 7 0r 8

[John Guastella]

You captured a great pose, Stuart, with both wings down. The wings do look a little smooth, with not much feather detail. Is that what you're referring to by "should have taken 7 0r 8" (i.e., f/7 or f/8)? You could try adding in some grain to the wings to simulate detail (I have seen that technique described, but only tried in once with admittedly questionable results).

John

[Ben_Sadd]

Stuart,

Nice shot and I like the full down wing position. Did you run NR over the whole image? Just wondering, because the same as John I find some detail lacking and even the head (but not eye) a little soft.

[stuart wanuck]

did use nr

[stuart wanuck]

resubmit darkened wings to bring out some frain s well as sky darkening?

[John Hawkins]

I like the repost. Intense eye. Nice capture. John

[John Guastella]

Agree with John: repost looks much more natural.

John Guastella

[Jonathan Ashton]

Wow the repost is a bit special, great detail and wonderful position.