Angry Bird

Gallery: AvianPosted February 12, 201473 views8 comments

This Coot looked like he was angry at me. The amber colored water is due to a reflection from a stone retaining wall. The blue is the reflection of the sky where the Coot's wake changed the water pattern and allowed the reflection of the sky. The rings around the neck are just reflections from the water wake in front of the coot. Almost full frame. No more room on top or bottom. I know it's centered, but I think it works. Processed using Photoshop CS3, Neatimage for NR and Lightzone.

Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f11
1/200s
ISO 640
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter engaged)

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Scott Frye on February 12, 2014 at 11:23 PM

Centering works for me and the water colors complement the bird well -- I like that even though its a head on shot -- I can see both eyes

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 13, 2014 at 2:42 PM

Very cool Coot, Jerry. I like the angle and the look when it's head on. Centered is probably the only choice for this kind of shot.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 13, 2014 at 2:46 PM

That is an intense look and I like the water patterns. This may work as a portrait crop also, way to go.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 13, 2014 at 4:14 PM

Nice capture of the intense stare, Jerry. I like the colors in the water. I think the centered comp works here.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 13, 2014 at 4:52 PM

I like the head on active view, full steam ahead too

Like the determined look, mostly centered works fine here Jerry

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 13, 2014 at 9:39 PM

The comp works fine for me. I do wish the head reflection wasn't to the edge. Very nice exposure on a tough to expose bird. Sharon

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 14, 2014 at 11:08 AM

He looks mean indeed ! Beautiful reflection captured ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on February 14, 2014 at 4:01 PM

Very cool shot Jerry,
All aspects of the water are outstanding, Great Image . . .

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