Posted by Liam Pauling on February 25, 2009 at 1:38 PM
Taken this afternoon under overcast conditions, a few turnstones where hunting through the seaweed when this guy dropped down in front of me. What do you think? Any C&C appreciated.
1/100s f/6.3 ISO200 400mm tripod
Posted by Ian Mason on February 25, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Very nice indeed. The composition is great, the bird sharp and colours good. I love the OOF forground here. Only thing that troubles me is the brightness in the background - maybe it could be toned down a bit?
Posted by Dawn Monrose on February 25, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Nice, the composition is good and the oof rocks seem to echo the birds plumage which is nice. I would agree the the background is a little bright, but think that the bird needs a little lift too, which would balance it more. I was thinking the bird was a little soft around the eye, but perhaps that's my monitor (or eyes...) as Ian says its sharp!
Anyway, a lovely shot with a great pose, and the colourful legs really stand out!
Posted by Liam Pauling on February 28, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Thanks, the background looks ok on my monitor, I wish there was a bit more light on the bird but I am happy seeing as though it was very overcast,
Posted by Magnus Hird on February 28, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Might be tempted to take a bit off the top to remove the OOF stones behind its head which draw my eye a bit. Otherwise just a little bright in the background here
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4 replies1/100s f/6.3 ISO200 400mm tripod
Anyway, a lovely shot with a great pose, and the colourful legs really stand out!