Great pose! I also love the light coming through its wings. Very nice!!   Posted: 11/05/2024 23:24:30

The backlighting really gives this photograph a great look. I thought darkening the background would enhance the look.   Posted: 11/06/2024 19:25:35

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

Capturing backlit bird with wings spread is very special - you did a really nice job. That said, I thought the image a bit busy and too contrasty - in my VF I tried to clean up the lower left of the image and also darkened the background.   Posted: 11/10/2024 14:13:33

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

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

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