Great background, and you have caught the plumage colour of a sometimes difficult species well. I do feel that a slightly greater depth of field would have helped, but if you were hand holding that kit maybe not possible.
Mark would also try going into Color balance and moving the Cyan slightly to the left & Blue to the right along with DCs suggestion of Contrast say +20. This would remove the cast hopefully and give the pop. Another round of USM gives it the sharpness you need too.
Shags and Cormorants even Herons have a certain quality that's different but the eyes are the centre of attraction. The comments posted are interesting thanks for sharing.
thanks for the feedback, I am not sure there is a cast, there feathers, are actually very dark green not black.. the rocks look white to me.. i could be wrong, no one else has mentioned it.
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Mark.G
Great background, and you have caught the plumage colour of a sometimes difficult species well. I do feel that a slightly greater depth of field would have helped, but if you were hand holding that kit maybe not possible.
David
Caught the green on the chest too.
JR
Very nice image, composition wise I would have had a little less space on left and little more on the right.
David
a beautiful portrait with loads of detail in the blacks and the range of colours
Minor nit I would like a bit more room on the right.
Dave
Steve
Shags and Cormorants even Herons have a certain quality that's different but the eyes are the centre of attraction. The comments posted are interesting thanks for sharing.
Dale
Mark.G