Going through old photographs I found this Blue Winged Teal from Feb. 2015. I know this is tight and I’m trying to find more images with a little environment in them but looking through my images I am not finding much from back in the day when cropping tight was all the rage. Moving forward I will purposely try and make that a part of my thought process. There was shoreline just to the bottom of this frame so I can’t include more canvas without disrupting the composition.
As always, I appreciate any comments and particularly suggestions for improvement.
What technical feedback would you like if any?
What artistic feedback would you like if any?
Pertinent technical details or techniques:
Feb. 2015, Nikon D4s, 1/2500 sec @f/7.1, 850mm (600 with a 1.4 converter), ISO 800
(If backgrounds have been removed, etc. please be honest with your techniques to help others learn) Single shot, water drops removed
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A really nice flight shot from a very fast bird, David. While showing more environment is nice sometimes a close image works as well, and I like this one. I love the wing position in this and the nice eye contact. The tail reflection setting out by itself is interesting, but I think I’d be tempted to remove it as I don’t see it adding to the image significantly.
Hi David, I agree with Dennis. This works for me. I like the details captured on the body and the blur in the wing is pleasing. He has room to fly in to but a little more would be okay too. I also agree with taking out the tail reflection. Nice capture.
Yes it certainly is a very nice flight shot. I like the excellent pose and nice sharp focus where it needs to be. Interesting looking feather hanging a bit loose on that far wing. Well done.
Fine down-wing pose of this fast flying duck. The light and ripples, especially the one where the wing touches the water ass a lot. Nice to see the blues in the wing. I do not mind the tight composition.
Nice shot, David - fast flyers they are. Agree with the others on the tail reflection, although it’s quite interesting in itself. Cheers, Hans
Thank you @Dennis_Plank, @David_Leroy, @Allen_Sparks, @Hans_Overduin, @S_Govindarajan for your comments and suggestions. I am torn on the tail feather reflection but agree that it is an eye-grabber and might be better removed. Thanks so much!
IQ is great! The head is razor sharp, exposure is spot-on, and the colors are beautiful. Personally, I like the tail reflection, but I would like a bit more room in front of the bird. Overall, very nice.
