Image taken at Laguna Madre, South Padre Island -March 2018
What technical feedback would you like if any? Aside from needing help with ID, I’m mostly wondering about the bird being too large in the frame. I could add some canvas on the left side if it would make for a more pleasing image.
What artistic feedback would you like if any? Any comments are always appreciated.
Any pertinent technical details:
5 D Mark III
Canon 500 mm
1.4 teleconverter
f 8
1/800
2/3 ev
iso 400
truck used as blind
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The distinct kink in the lower beak and the location say Royal, Paula. I think I’d go with some more room, top, bottom and left. The top and bottom are particularly crowded and you might as well add to the left to keep a nice aspect ratio.
I am the wrong one to ask about tern species, so I’d defer to Dennis! As far as the image goes, I like this. The pose and the reflection are very nice. Image quality is good, and the setting serene. The image does feel a bit tight; more room all around, as Dennis suggests, is a good idea. I also think the image is a little underexposed. I’d selectively brighten the bird but not the surrounding area.
