Anhinga Portrait

Gallery: AvianPosted June 13, 20163,614 views10 comments

I know some people aren't fond of portraits, but when she let me get this close I couldn't resist. I like the detail I was able to capture. This is approximately 90% of FF, selective sharpening to the Anhinga.

Thanks for looking, comments & suggestions are always appreciated!
Large image provided for best detail.
Canon 70D
Canon 400mm 5.6
1/1250
f/7.1
Aperture Priority
ISO 800
HH
Processed RAW image with Lightroom 5.7, CS5

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on June 13, 2016 at 8:16 PM

I'm fond of portraits, especially when they are this good. Great background, and she is about as sharp as it gets. I'm not sure, but it looks like you may be reflected in her pupil. Where did you find her?

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Comment posted by Raoul Breaux Jr on June 13, 2016 at 8:25 PM

I am also a fan of portraits, and this is a nice one! The picture is sharp, perfectly composed, and has a very good background. Well done Steve.

Registered on April 27, 2016, 20 Posts, 142 Comments

Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on June 13, 2016 at 8:36 PM

I'm fond of portraits, too, and I like this one a lot! Excellent detail and a great bg.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on June 13, 2016 at 9:37 PM

Great detail and color. The bird pops nicely from the background.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on June 14, 2016 at 1:35 PM

I agree with Jim on this one. This is an exceptionally good portrait because of the sharpness and background. It shows very well in the large image. Impressive for iso-800.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on June 14, 2016 at 4:31 PM

Jim - I found her on the north shore of Lake Apopka in Apopka, Florida, she was very cooperative. Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on June 15, 2016 at 12:56 PM

Fantastic portrait of the anhinga, Steve. It is very sharp and the wonderful background makes it pop. Composition is also excellent. devil

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on June 15, 2016 at 4:12 PM

Hi Steve
Your photograph of this Anhinga really give the bird a personality, nice work.
Peter

Registered on July 3, 2011, 188 Posts, 969 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 17, 2016 at 3:55 PM

Neat portrait Steve, I like the curve of the neck and the detail in that pouch is great. devil

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Comment posted by May Haga on June 17, 2016 at 8:22 PM

I like portraits especially when they show as much detail as this one. Well done.
May

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