I agree - a great expression, and a nice sharp and well focused bird. The angle of the bird as a whole and the wings in particlular, is good. Good eye catchlight. I find the background a bit distracting, particularly the oof vulture behind the buzzard's left wing, and perhaps some further blurring or removal might help.
I agree too, Great eye and intense look for a successful landing. I would consider taking out the vultures head above the wing, this would take it to the top. Nice job!
Beautiful pose and timing and a very good job with the somewhat harsh light. Have you considered evicting the vulture?
BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.
BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.
Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,
beautiful bird and awesome pose. excellent sharpness and exposure as well. Do you have more room in orig above? feels a bit tight there. I think a crop from bottom...above your watermark....will make it better.
Thanks for all your comments - much appreciated
Adding space at top is possible, original has more space but had to crop to fit 800 limit on the vertical.
Cloning out the vulture's head is sound advice - Thanks
Gail and Morkel thanks for your comments...
Had a great morning at Giants Castle last Sunday, long hard drive down on Saturday, then Sunday morning in the hide and a long drive back... Was worth the tip !!
Jackal Buzzard Landing
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
