Deb Thurlbeck
About the Image(s)
I was at Panama flats which usually has a variety of ducks, geese and eagles, but that day, the hawks were out hunting.
I sharpened the photo plus adjusted the shadows and exposure.
Tech
Nikon Z7
F 7.1
1/3200 sec
ISO 100
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8 comments posted
Scott Lively
Beautiful capture! I love the angle of the bird and little bit of extra space to the left that allows for the impression of motion.
Two thoughts:
1. what if you did this in monochrome? The colors are subtle and a little washed out. Maybe in monochrome you could really commit to a range of values? That might go well with the lines of the feathers.
2. what was in the background originally? The white background washes out the color somewhat. Maybe something darker with a little texture?   Posted: 11/20/2024 01:35:23
Two thoughts:
1. what if you did this in monochrome? The colors are subtle and a little washed out. Maybe in monochrome you could really commit to a range of values? That might go well with the lines of the feathers.
2. what was in the background originally? The white background washes out the color somewhat. Maybe something darker with a little texture?   Posted: 11/20/2024 01:35:23
Deb Thurlbeck
Thanks Scott, I did try B&W, but would need to spend more time before I liked it but will play with it again. The background was a grey sky so very good idea to replace it.
Thanks for the suggestions   Posted: 11/20/2024 18:15:13
Thanks for the suggestions   Posted: 11/20/2024 18:15:13
Deborah Milburn
I love the high key effect. It makes the bird pop! Well done.   Posted: 11/20/2024 20:56:34
Deb Thurlbeck
Thanks Deborah   Posted: 11/20/2024 21:32:21
Joe Kennedy
Deb, the more I look at this, the better I like it!
The wingspan is impressive and the white backdrop only pops them out more. It would have been nice of him to poke his head out a bit more but. . .   Posted: 11/21/2024 00:35:13
The wingspan is impressive and the white backdrop only pops them out more. It would have been nice of him to poke his head out a bit more but. . .   Posted: 11/21/2024 00:35:13
Deb Thurlbeck
Thanks Joe, darn birds don't always pose the way we want.   Posted: 11/21/2024 01:03:46
Joe Kennedy
There oughta be a law about that!   Posted: 11/21/2024 12:21:57
Steve Long
Great sharp image of the bird in flight. Shooting BIF during a bland sky is a lesson in disappointment. For my taste, I would replace the sky with a subtle (not dramatic) sky.   Posted: 11/24/2024 06:45:54