Juvenile YCNH

Gallery: AvianPosted January 21, 2012339 views16 comments

Lake Livingston, TX. January 2012

D3 ISO 800. 500/4 with 1.4x tc. f6.3 1/640s +0.3 ev. Mostly cloudy day. Handheld from a boat.

Taken at a rookery island in the lake.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 22, 2012 at 6:51 AM

It actually looks the best in the large version! The eye is incredible & it is nice to see all the fine detail in the feathers & the beak!

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on January 22, 2012 at 7:53 AM

I love this close-up Angela. I don't think I've ever seen a juvie YCNH before. The eye is gorgeous and the background goes so well with the feathers on the bird. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 22, 2012 at 8:47 AM

Nice detail with a great look at the eye. Comp works well for me also. At first glance I thought that was snow in the background...

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 22, 2012 at 9:10 AM

cool shot, Angela. great details, with an especially nice look at the eye and lores. I like the comp too. I might add a little contrast to the bird with a small s-curve adjustment.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 22, 2012 at 9:33 AM

Really nice portrait, Angela! You have nice detail and that eye is just WOW!
I have a photo very similar to this if you look on page 2 of my gallery...take a look at the difference in the colors, especially the eye! Nice shot! Sharon

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 22, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Beautiful portrait, Angela. Very fine detail. I like it!
Mauro

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on January 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Excellent closeup, Angela, especially for being handheld.

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on January 22, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Excellent portrait. I love the composition with the eye in the upper center for shots of this kind. The large view is stunning.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on January 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Beautiful capture Angela..... loving the eye and other detail.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Sweet detail Angela. Always like the profile coming out of the corner. Nice BG to compliment the shot.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 22, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Excellent portrait image Angela, the detail is terrific.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 23, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Amazing detail for a hand held close-up. NIce Work Angela!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 23, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Gorgeous portrait really showcasing that beautiful eye.

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 23, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Excellent portrait Angela. Shows off the amazing eye.
May

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 23, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Very nice, excellent handheld shot Angela.
I especially like the details and colors of the juvie up close like this..
A real treat

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Comment posted by Dottie Short on January 24, 2012 at 9:46 AM

The large photo really shows the detail in the feathers and that red eye with surrounding green reminds me of Christmas. Interesting coloration on the Juveniles. An excellent image as always Angela.

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