Gallery: AvianPosted March 14, 2010151 views10 comments
This wasn't in very good light and a bit soft, so I doubt that I'll print it large, but I liked the looking back pose. Taken earlier this week at Fort Desoto.
Comment posted by Roy Bailey on March 14, 2010 at 3:42 PM
I like the pose from the back and the abrupt change in plumage colours.Not being familiar with this species I am guessing that thing between his legs are quite normal and should be there.Lovely water colour too Bill.Very nice
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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on March 14, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Bill, I like subdued light like in this image. I also like the pose. Your comp works for me, but I might add just a bit more room over the head. The head, neck, beak area looks pretty sharp to me. The back and tail areas lack some detail, I think, tought to tell at this size. Is this a larger crop? Overall, a like the image.
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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on March 14, 2010 at 7:49 PM
You critiqued this well, and I'll agree that it is a very nice pose. Sharon
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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on March 14, 2010 at 7:52 PM
I too like the pose Bill - esp with the body leaning left and the bird looking right. The water drop on the bill is nice too.
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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on March 14, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Bill,
It looks like you made out with the tough lighting situation. I agree the pose is killer.
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 15, 2010 at 1:21 PM
The pose is perfect in this shot. I agree with your assessment, but also still think it is a keeper!
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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on March 15, 2010 at 2:26 PM
I also like the look back pose. Nice colors and composition.
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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 15, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Beautiful Bill. He was not there the day I was there
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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on March 15, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Very nice. The water droplet really adds to the life of the image, that and the sharpness on the head where it counts.
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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on March 17, 2010 at 8:01 PM
Bill,
A little soft (not too much) but I like the pose a lot. I also like the water and the concentric ripples, the water droplet on the bill and how it shows this bird is in near breeding plumage.
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10 commentsIt looks like you made out with the tough lighting situation. I agree the pose is killer.
A little soft (not too much) but I like the pose a lot. I also like the water and the concentric ripples, the water droplet on the bill and how it shows this bird is in near breeding plumage.