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Crossed Swords

by Wayne Willison

Gallery: AvianPosted March 7, 201186 views2 comments
These two male egrets postured before one ran the other off. They were standing in the middle of a flock of feeding Ibis. Should have dropped SS for a smaller aperture, but didn't have time.
Critique welcome as always.


D3s 300mm2.8 f/5.6 1/3200 ISO 800.

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 7, 2011 at 5:21 PM
A nice concept for the composition. That one Ibis reminds me of that cousin at everyone's wedding that has to stick his head in the photo. It would be nice if the rear bird was sharp too. You could have gone up to f8 or so as you didn't need 1/3200 shutter speed to get them both sharp. Also, a little more room on the bottom for those feet. :toast:
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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on March 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Charlie nailed the critique for me Wayne - agree about the DOF. And the feet, though you likely had other issues down there with the other birds so I can understand your apparent cropping. The crossed necks make for some interesting graphic lines and are the strength of the shot IMO.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments