# Splish, Splash I Love My Bath **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [June 14, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/splish-splash-i-love-my-bath/41730 "2024-06-14T23:43:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/splish-splash-i-love-my-bath/41730/1 "2024-06-14T23:43:06Z")
![-20240605-_A1_2326-Big Beef Creek-ARW-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/4/6487750826635ea6104b79db85edf11382db2b80.jpeg) ![-20240605-_A1_2349-Big Beef Creek-ARW-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/5/c5bdbd253dc00e129ac6872adbe7edccbf56fc25.jpeg) The Other Side ![-20240605-_A1_2359-Big Beef Creek-ARW-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/7/a/7ae24e46caa48f4ee4a489396f74e1f58497bbf5.jpeg) Maybe Another Round? ![-20240605-_A1_2356-Big Beef Creek-ARW-Edit-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/d/5df2a72d29bc494f1517e5e46e2e04559159a111.jpeg) All Clean Now! > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I went to a “local” Bald Eagle location last week and the eagle action was pretty slow, but the gulls were active. I liked this one’s bathing activity. ### Specific Feedback I switched the order of the last two images because it felt like it told a story better that way-does it work for you? ### Technical Details Sony A1 FE 200-600 + 1.4 TC @ 840 mm, monopod, f/9, 1/1600, iso 2000. All images preprocessed in DxO PureRaw 4, straightened cropped and minor adjustments and cleanup in PS. Highlight check and necessary reductions in LR then exported for posting. Taken June 5th around 7:25 a.m. under partly cloudy skies. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Gavin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Jim\_Gavin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Gavin)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/splish-splash-i-love-my-bath/41730/3 "2024-06-14T23:57:09Z")
Good idea to switch the last two. The sequence works well for me. In addition to your usual spot on technical aspects, you captured such wonderful splashes and expressions on the seagull. I especially like the third one with the gull headed directly at us. I really like these. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/splish-splash-i-love-my-bath/41730/4 "2024-06-15T13:11:43Z")
Wonderfully enjoyable series, Dennis. The images have so much energy and expressiveness I can’t help but smile. Thanks for sharing them. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/splish-splash-i-love-my-bath/41730/5 "2024-06-15T14:27:13Z")
Nice capture Dennis. I love seeing splashing water in bird photos so these appeal to me. I particularly like the third one with the head on pose and the face buried in the water. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/splish-splash-i-love-my-bath/41730/6 "2024-06-15T16:15:14Z")
Hi Dennis Nice work with this Gull sequence, the last two are outstanding. Peter ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/splish-splash-i-love-my-bath/41730/7 "2024-06-15T18:23:49Z")
Such a nice series of shots, Dennis. He looks like he is really enjoying himself.