Kathleen Sewell
About the Image(s)
I spotted this backlit Florida Cormorant basking in the sun when something caught its eye. It stretched its long neck to look sideways. I wonder what it saw! :)
Sony A1
Lens - 70-200 mm
ISO - 1000
Shutter Speed - 1/1600
F-stop - 6.3
Post processing - Lowered highlights, raised shadows, added a small amount of texture and clarity, darkened background a bit and added a small amt. or noise reduction.
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11 comments posted
Sylvia Williams
Great pose! I also love the light coming through its wings. Very nice!!   Posted: 11/05/2024 23:24:30
Roy Lockwood
Kathleen Sewell
I darkened the background a little, but like your version!   Posted: 11/09/2024 00:59:09
Leslie Larson
(Groups 21 & 94)
(Groups 21 & 94)
I agree with Roy. His darkening really brings out the bird. (which I think is an Anhinga rather than a cormorant?) Altogether a lovely capture.   Posted: 11/06/2024 20:53:04
Kathleen Sewell
That is very possible! Thank you.   Posted: 11/09/2024 01:00:36
Butch Mazzuca
Kathleen Sewell
Very nice. Thank you!   Posted: 11/11/2024 19:21:08
Julia Parrish
I love the backlight on this bird (it is an Anhinga). I like Butch's version so the background isn't distracting and the bird is the focus. Very nice!   Posted: 11/10/2024 15:13:50
Peter Hornbostel
Kathleen, this is really a great picture. What a pity, these birds are not living in Germany. You took this photo with Aperture 6.3? Did you do it because of the bokeh? I'm not sure about the Sony 70-200. The Canon version of this lens would give a very good object release, so you can try to pick up ühotos like this with Aperture 8 or 9. The result would be same like Roy and Butch edited your photo. And, another effect, you would get the left wing and the face of the bird much sharper.   Posted: 11/11/2024 08:41:15
Kathleen Sewell
Your suggestion regarding Aperture makes sense. Thank you for sharing this!   Posted: 11/11/2024 19:22:20
Dr Ernoe Barsi
Im really into photos with backlighting! I agree with the others to darken the background. Birdphotos look better when you shoot them from the bird's eye level or below.   Posted: 11/16/2024 17:28:43