Anhinga

[David_Schoen]

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

this was taken in Costa Rica on the Tarcoles River, from a moving boat. This anhinga is very hard to photograph because it body length. Being still or sitting still is not a problem. finding a good background is a problem and I was very lucky to have somewhat reasonable light when this image was shot. Minimal processing. I like the background because it’s so different.

Specific Feedback

anything that would help me as a photographer improve my skills

Technical Details

iso 1000, 500 plus 1.4, 2000th, f8, Nikon D500, handheld from a moving boat

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[Dean_Salman]

Nice capture, David. The composition was nicely framed with the bird looking in the action. The background works well for me. I am thinking that lightening some of the darker areas on the back part of the bird. The lower right corner could use a crop inward from the right to close the gap in the LRC. Nice photo, David.

[Dennis_Plank]

Very cool lighting and background in this image, David. It looks like the head and neck are just a bit soft, but viewed at a respectful distance, I don’t think it would be an issue. I like the perch as well.

A great find and well executed.

[Peter_Morrissey (Peter J. Morrissey)]

Hi David
Waiting for a good background lighting has produced a striking photograph.
Peter