Preening

[Troy Lim]

Close up preening pose. What do you think of this crop?
Hope you like it.

Camera Nikon D3S
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 600 mm
ISO Speed 1600
Exposure Bias +1/3 EV
Flash No Flash

[Joe Senzatimore]

Good and sharp with excellent exposure. I might try to brighten up the eye a bit. Not sure if I might take some off the top and right side. I don't think you need all that is there. Perhaps more of a square crop???

[Robert Amoruso]

nice image design Troy. Try a Shadow/Highlight correct in PS to open up the shadows and sharpen a bit more.

[Troy Lim]

nice image design Troy. Try a Shadow/Highlight correct in PS to open up the shadows and sharpen a bit more.

Robert, thanks for the tips. Will do.

[James Salywoda]

Very nice Troy I like the preening pose. The detail looks great as well.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the image design too. I like the HA for the preening pose. I usually prefer a more pristine plumage but in this case it goes well with the job at hand for the Anhinga. Rather than brightening the eye I would darken the pupil as it is lost within the reflections.