Black Turnstone

[Allen_Brooks]

Critique Style Requested: Standard

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

Description

I photographed the turnstone in several settings and this is a composite. I had one with the watery background, but didn’t like the pose as well and this one originally had an unattractive rocky background, so I replaced the rocks with the water.

Specific Feedback

Any thoughts appeciated.

Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 Tx at 700 mm; 1/1000 at f10; ISO 3200

[Dennis_Plank]

Nice job on the compositing, Allen. It feels just a bit crowded for my taste, but that’s just me. The bird looks great.

[Allen_Sparks]

Hi Allen, nice details and exposure on the bird. Interesting setting with the changes you mentioned. I do see some processing artifacts/lines in the upper part of the image - should be an easy fix. I’ve never seen this species so thanks for posting.