Shy Anhinga

[John Hawkins]

Looks like he is trying to hid his face. I met him at JN "Ding" Darling Saturday. I used My Sony A700 with a Sigma 50-500mm on a tripod. Data=ISO 400, 500mm, 0.3ev, f/6.3, 1/1250.

[Brendan Dozier]

Wow! What a pose! amazing detail, sharp, nice eye. Like black BG too. The whites in the wings may be just a bit bright. I would love to get a shot like that.

[Ben_Sadd]

Very nice. The pose is very interesting, and it is great to still have good eye contact. What is the background here?

As Brendan mentioned the whites seem a little bright on the wing.

[John Hawkins]

Thanks guys, the whites are brighter here than when I printed it, I don't know why. The background is mangrove trees very shady and using the lower aperature and zoom created the black background.

[Julie Kenward]

Awesome pose, John! Wow, is this ever striking! It reminds me of the Phantom of the Opera!

Yes, the whites do look a bit overexposed but you know...I think it almost works here. It really adds to the drama of the image IMO. I would probably tone them down a bit but I would be lying if I didn't say it is striking like this.

I like your comp - you might also try just a slice off the right side (where the wing joint is leaving the frame and a similar slice off the top. Your call though!

[Sid Garige]

John,

Very nice composition. Like the background and pose. Highlights issue already covered.

[Mikko Viljamaa]

I just love the details on the head and on the neck. Great work!

Mikko

[James Alexander]

Very, very nice. The composition is wonderful--makes me wonder what he/she is trying to find under that cloak! Captivating image.