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Hi Stuart
I can understand this birds reluctance to fly... I does not look like it could fly too far at all dragging that tail about, it must be hard work. I would be very spectacular all the same.
I think you have done well with your 'grab' shot, but I find the head and its surrounds a little dark and lacking detail. Do you think a little local lightening would help? Wing position could be better as you noted but I am impressed with what you have captured anyway..
DON
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Perfect comp and bg, nice work!
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Big tail really need hard work for fly.. good to see this bird. Like diagonal comp. and BG.
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Hello Stuart. For a grabshot I think it came out wonderful. I really like the background, great light, and great comp.
Very well done.
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great display of that long tail and a nice BG, sweet light and exp
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You couldn't ask for a nicer bg and sweeter light to show off this beauty. The exposure is great and a very nice job extending the canvas - love the comp.
Very nice image, Stu. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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I agree, you have a nice image here. Better wing position would have been nice, but I love your comp and my eye wants to study the tail, so the wings hardly matter. Well done.
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Stuart:
Great example that sometimes you just have to push the button and hope for the best, when you don't have time to do anything else.
As a famous hockie player once said: "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
These guys are always a challenge to compose because of their long tail. I have seen some interesting pano crops to try and cope with that issue.
Nice BG, with good canvas extension.
Congrats!
Cheers
Randy
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Originally Posted by
Randy Stout
As a famous hockie player once said: "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Great quote Randy and it makes so much sense.
Thank you all for the kind words and feedback.
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Wish I could 'grab' a few like this. Great comp, and that tail, of course is spectacular. Love the spots of red.
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The bird has some very long tail. It's a miracle that it can fly. Greta grab shot, Stuart. In fact it is a great flight shot, period.
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Stu I would be VERY happy indeed if I had got a shot like this. I think you have the plumage perfectly rendered, I love the red shoulders! The background looks pretty well ideal. I have a tiny weeny suggestion for you to consider (I haven't looked at previous comments so forgive me if this has already been mentioned).
The eye highlight/catchlight looks a tiny bit large or bright, and I would tone down the bill just a tad. Other than that it's a gem!
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fantastic shot. I love the background contrast with the bird and the motion of the wings and sharpness of the tail. Beautiful!
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What a great shot of this amazing bird! The BG is super sweet as is the light. Fantastic!
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You should do grab shots more often!! Very nice comp and love the BG. No nits from me,
Gail
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Thanks a stack for all the kind words everyone. Always appreciated.
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Stu, what a killer shot. that tail and being so perfectly parallel to it with that sweet BG and light...one of ur best, I'd say.