Young Greater Flamingo

[Andreas Liedmann]

Photographed this Greater Flamingo in one of the numerous Stagnos in southern Sardinia.

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
EF 500 IS L
Tripod

70% crop of FF + canvas extension to LHS

Processed in Canon DPP + PS CS6 tryout ; NR, LCE ,Levels,Curves through lum Mask,Vibrance,web sharpening.

Hope you like it,Critiques more than welcome.
Cheers Andreas

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Andreas, super pose with the open bill from the youngster, and overall, the flamingo is nice and sharp. I do like the colour of the water, but if this were mine, I would maybe tone it down a touch. I would like to see more space right and top.

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great details and sharpness.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Here is the improved version as Stuart suggested.I think it works.Thank you Stuart.

Andreas

[Karl Egressy]

Great detail sharpnes in great pose.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Pretty pose , nice open bill and detail. Thw water color is nice and I like it toned down but now I see a slight halo arount some of the bird. I also see a slight blue cast on the image not sure if it's just the water playing tricks on my eyes?

[Andreas Liedmann]

Thanks for your comments,appreciate that.
Cheryl no tricks with your eyes,i think it is just because i went only for a sloppy selection for toning down the BKG.

Cheers Andreas

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice pose and details would go for a bit more room. I see a blue cast