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Handsome Coot
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Handsome Coot

by Jerry Austin

Gallery: AvianPosted December 14, 201485 views6 comments
Another coot image. I like the feather detail and the nice water. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f9.0

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 14, 2014 at 8:51 PM
Left off the rest of the techs.

1/500s
ISO 250
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter engaged)
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 15, 2014 at 9:21 AM
Jerry,
Great detail here, I think a little from the bottom and perhaps a little on top would be nice :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Sandor on December 15, 2014 at 9:55 AM
Jerry: the red eye is a standout feature along with the feather detail you mentioned. What do you think of the idea of adding a bit of a vignette or toning down the water a notch? Richard
Registered on January 12, 2014, 453 Posts, 1625 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 15, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Nice exposure and all around techs on this one Jerry. I like the ripples in this a lot. I am fine with he bottom, but might crop a touch from the top and turn this back into a 2x3 instead of a 4x5.
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 16, 2014 at 5:14 PM
I am glad I decided to take a closer look at this photo. A wonderful coot portrait it is Jerry, excellent plumage details. I really like the water color. I do agree with Kurt's crop suggestions.
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 16, 2014 at 8:47 PM
Incorporated a few of the suggestions.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments