1D2n, 600mm is, 1/400s, f6.3, iso 200. Taken as sun broke over hill behind me. No added saturation.
I have never seen these before and a few have appeared for the first time this year on the loch we visit most weekends. The loch is several miles long, and I was very lucky that they decided to come close to me. I had a thrilling session with them and have still to process many – left a card (safely) at the site! The males are more dramatic, but there is something very beautiful about the female. The exposure was a nightmare as the background changes from silver cliffs to black rock to vibrant oak/beech foliage, and part of the water was in shade. Many images were unsuccessful, but it was fun! Critique is always appreciated.
WOW..... only thing is I am not fond of the darker bg to the left, I do appreciate that you do nothing about that, had the bird been looking from a darker area into the slightly lighter it would have been outstanding... hope that makes sense......
I see what you mean and I've lightened it a bit on the left. I have loads of very similar images, each slightly different and it's fascinating to hear of people's preferences - my wife and daughter were no help at all!
Posted by jack chapman on April 14, 2009 at 4:03 PM
very nice image Ian, the colours are lovely, perhaps it is just me but it seems a little wonky
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14 repliesI have never seen these before and a few have appeared for the first time this year on the loch we visit most weekends. The loch is several miles long, and I was very lucky that they decided to come close to me. I had a thrilling session with them and have still to process many – left a card (safely) at the site! The males are more dramatic, but there is something very beautiful about the female. The exposure was a nightmare as the background changes from silver cliffs to black rock to vibrant oak/beech foliage, and part of the water was in shade. Many images were unsuccessful, but it was fun! Critique is always appreciated.
LARGER VERSION HERE:
http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/largephoto.cgi?ref=119633
Just the job Ian.
Major.
Phil
I see what you mean and I've lightened it a bit on the left. I have loads of very similar images, each slightly different and it's fascinating to hear of people's preferences - my wife and daughter were no help at all!
JR
Really nice.
The colour range in this just excellent.
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