Morning Fishing

Gallery: AvianPosted October 6, 2010144 views8 comments

This Great Egret is well aware of the old saying, "It's the early bird that gets the fish.... err worm." So I found him up early today looking over the breakfast menu.

Larger version available, thanks for your comments!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.0L
F/9.5 1/750 ISP 160
auto window beanbag rest

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Buck Ward on October 6, 2010 at 9:49 PM

I love the reflection and the light on the feathers from the ripples in the water. The impression I get is that the egret seems a bit underexposed. I think it could stand some brightening without losing any detail in the whites.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 6, 2010 at 10:39 PM

Hi Buck,
I appreciate your taking time to comment on this egret. The original raw image is noticeably brighter and gave a hint of feather group definition in the whites. In LR I deliberately worked at lowering the exposure and lights to bring out as much feather definition as possible. I did lose a bit of the BG but am satisfied with the whites as shown. I think it's all a matter of personal taste and thank you for your thoughts.
Craig

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 7, 2010 at 7:26 AM

I like the exposure. My very first impression when I looked at it was early morning. The mood is very nice.

Registered on January 11, 2009, 0 Posts, 32 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM

Beautiful light, Craig and a lovely composition.

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Comment posted by Philip Haffley on October 7, 2010 at 9:56 AM

Lovely picture.

Registered on August 10, 2008, 265 Posts, 317 Comments

Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on October 7, 2010 at 7:58 PM

Hi Craig,
Nice setting with good colors. I think there is too much negative space below the reflection. Better eye contact would have raised this image to the next level.
Ronnie

Registered on November 1, 2003, 810 Posts, 3495 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 7, 2010 at 8:55 PM

Craig,

I loves the shades of blue in your image, the reflection and stalking pose. I do think taking about half the blue off of the bottom may strengthen the comp, but that is merely my personal tastes. I like the light.

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Comment posted by Paul Powers on October 8, 2010 at 8:26 AM

Great Job Now I want a 600mm

Registered on July 25, 2010, 30 Posts, 72 Comments