Taken yesterday (Jan 17) during a rainy, windy, dark day. The Great Blues congregate in a marsh near the waterfront - and were unusually close. I like this guy's expression - he says it all. Frazzled with the dark wet days in the Puget Sound region :)
Canon 40D 400 5.6L 1/320s f5.6 ISO 640 AE partial metering ec 0 no fill hand held
Thanks, Randy! Since his feet were obscured in the grass, I decided to emphasize his expression. I agree on the white at his crown. I'll tone it down. Thanks again!
Terry
I like the crop it emphasizes the breast feathers, would like a bit more details on the crown, the whites look slightly hot and maybe sharpen the eye a touch more. Still a very original capture, love the image.
Well exposed (whites noted) Terry and nice and sharp. Agree with Randy, it would be nice to have room below. Don't mind the bg as thats what we live with out here. Well done.
TFS
Todd
OK, Randy and Todd, you convinced me - I went back to the drawing board. Here's the birds full view :) with the toned down white crown. Now, I agree with you.
Thanks for all the help!
Terry