Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 6, 2012 at 1:34 AM
The things guys will do to get a date... Good work on the detail in the head. The lens flare is a bit distracting.
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Comment posted by Craig Myers on July 6, 2012 at 1:52 AM
Thanks for the comment, Jim. The bright spots are reflections off the pond behind the bird. At first I had the same reaction, but I began thinking that the OOF circular glimmers were a nice juxtaposition to the sharpness of the pheasant's eye.
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Comment posted by Steve Balke on July 6, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Really lovely detail, Craig. I don't mind the spot reflections. However, if possible, it would be better to have more space in front of the head of the bird and less behind. I don't think that grass on the lhs adds much to the image and I would like to see this fellow seeming to see further than the close edge of the frame.
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on July 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Craig,
Outstanding capture. I really like the way I am looking thru the grass in the forground and the way you were able to maintain such a sharp forcus in the feathers. It gives this photograph a very natural feel to me.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 6, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Very nice details in the LP Craig.
Sure do like the bold statement this birds colors make, would like to photograph this one in the wild someday.
Well done & have an enjoyable weekend
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5 commentsOutstanding capture. I really like the way I am looking thru the grass in the forground and the way you were able to maintain such a sharp forcus in the feathers. It gives this photograph a very natural feel to me.
Sure do like the bold statement this birds colors make, would like to photograph this one in the wild someday.
Well done & have an enjoyable weekend