The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This is another one form David Schoen’s and my outing of a couple of weeks ago. This female was preening herself after a bath and adopted this “photograph me” pose for a few seconds in the middle of her toilette.
Specific Feedback
This is a substantial crop, but the detail held up pretty well and I could probably take it further. I do like the curve of the grasses, but I’m not sure about the lily pads.
Technical Details
Sony A1, FE 200-600 & 600 mm, monopod with Sidekick head, f/6.3, 1/1600, iso 2000, manual exposure. Processed in LR & PS CC. Cropped to 3648x2502. Taken June 27th at our local pond.
Hi Dennis, nice pose she gave you and you captured it well - nice sharpness and tones. I like the overall setting we see here and the lilies laying flat on the water add another level of interest to me. The bright part of the large upright pad on the right draws my eye and doesn’t add much to image IMO. Toning it down or cropping much of it out may be something to look into. Always love seeing wood ducks so thanks for sharing.
