Magnificent Frigatebird

Gallery: AvianPosted April 17, 2015134 views8 comments

A little more 'exotic' from the last, LOL.

The inflatable pouch is just so fantastic IMHO and looks to me like an old leather soccer ball, well worn. I didn't want too much detail in the rich blacks, just a hint, but to retain the depth to make this 'red gular pouch' really sing out and hoped to retain that 'weathered' look. Couldn't go landscape for the subject to look into, distracting elements on the LHS tree branches.

Thanks for either viewing or commenting on the previous image.

Steve

Subject: Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), front on, head side on to the left, on nest
Location: Galapagos
Camera: Canon MKIII (old but gold)
Lens: 70-200f/2.8 with 1.4ext
Exposure: 1/640's at f/5.6 ISO400
Original format: Portrait, very slight overall crop, (more image content top & bottom)

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on April 17, 2015 at 11:30 AM

Wonderful you got such a clean look and the inflated gular pouch looks pretty much fully extended. The blacks look fine as posted and I like the comp as well. Nicely captured and presented Steve. devil

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 17, 2015 at 12:04 PM

A great shot in all respects ! Nicely composed and good on the techs. No nits from this side, only a slight feeling of jealousy enlightened . Well done ! Best regards , Hans

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 17, 2015 at 4:37 PM

That extended pouch is amazing. This portrait looks fine to me and the background complements the bird well.

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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on April 17, 2015 at 6:40 PM

Magnificent shot of this Magnificent Frigatebird ! I wish this were mine ! devil

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 17, 2015 at 10:08 PM

Well done! I especially like it that you kept the detail on the pouch. cool

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 17, 2015 at 11:11 PM

Very cool, Steve. I like your composition choices.

devil

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 18, 2015 at 6:47 AM

A wonderful close-up view. The soft light works very well for this portrait, excellent details, love that red pouch.

Sweet One Stephen!

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Comment posted by John Launstein on April 22, 2015 at 5:26 AM

Really nice, Steve, and I think your decision on the blacks was PERFECT. Really nice depiction of this species and a great look all-round.

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