SUBJECT: Black-necked Stork of Kaziranga Date of exposure: 2016-03-10 08:47:35
Camera: CANON POWERSHOT SX1IS Bridge Camera Lens Focal Length: 100 mm, ISO 125, shutter speed: 1/640, f/5.7, P mode, pattern metering.
LOCATION: Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India. In the heart of Assam, this park is one of the last areas in eastern India undisturbed by a human presence. It is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. For detailed information please visit- http://kaziranga.assam.gov.in/wp/ Editing: I used PS CS 2023 to edit the frame, by a desktop computer 64 bit, Windows 11. I used adobe camera raw 15.4 filters for clarity of the image, enhanced shadow details, managed brightness and exposure. I used Topaz DeNoise AI to reduce noise.
This round’s discussion is now closed! 8 comments posted
Jerry Biddlecom
Generally speaking, most photographers try to avoid what is called 'butt shots' which are pictures taken from behind, because most of the interest lay in the face. Posted: 09/10/2023 05:40:13
Sanat Kumar Karmakar
Dear Friend,
I welcome your comments. In fact the mood of the bird has attracted me mostly. However, I shall try to avoid presenting 'butt shots'. Thanks a lot. Posted: 09/10/2023 05:57:50
Adrian Binney
Sunat, I wouldn't beat yourself up too much about the bird's butt! you have shown us his head and eye clearly and we get a good feel for the bird in its environment. I like your crop and of course the red legs plus reflection. Posted: 09/11/2023 03:27:01
Sanat Kumar Karmakar
Hi, the spot is a Waterland of Kaziranga forests. We noticed many species of birds grazing there to find out foods, which were very interesting to watch.
However, your feels are appreciated. Thank you so much. Posted: 09/11/2023 05:05:31
Bruce Benson
Sanat, For me it is important that you captured the head and eyes of the bird and some of the environment it is hunting in. I have also captured butt shots but this one is sideways enough that it does not bother me. I have tried to crop your image to make the bird more prominent in the image since to me much of the background does not add interest. Of course each of us see our images differently. Bruce Posted: 09/12/2023 18:40:59
Sanat Kumar Karmakar
Dear Bruce, your approach to crop the image and present it with a different look is appreciated. In fact, this a shot to keep in mind the Nature Section of PSA, where I like to show the environment of the subject. I also included a duck on the right side. Here I tried to show the subject is looking for food on the other side the duck is in a resting position. This is my own feelings.
Thank you for your valuable thoughts. Posted: 09/13/2023 04:04:23
Tom Buckard
(Groups 21 & 48 & 71)
Sanat, probably would have liked your image even more without the brown duck. Like Bruce's crop. Like the position of the stork as it portrays the story of looking for food. Great eyes! Well done. Posted: 09/13/2023 10:27:19
Marge Barham
(Group 38)
Sanat, what a beautiful stork. I love its black neck and the patchy body. I do wish you might have moved a little towards the front of the bird to capture more of the face. A side shot maybe. You certainly do show the environment it likes to feed in so that's a big plus but I would leave out the duck also.
Posted: 09/18/2023 23:17:14
