The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
I have been more interested in the high key look to my bird photos lately. The blank sky worked well to create that look in this image. I just happened to spot this Red Tailed Hawk up on this post just outside of Malheur NWR in Oregon. As I got closer I noticed it devouring its prey, and the look it gave me was like saying “stay away, this one is mine”. I like the way the bird is isolated since there is nothing in the background to distract from it.
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General feedback would be welcome. What feeling do you get from the look the hawk is giving? Thanks for looking.
Technical Details
Canon 80D, Canon EF 70-300mm lens @300mm
f/16, 1/320 sec @ISO 2000
Cropped and processed in LR. Adobe Denoise AI and lightening of the sky beyond the original image out of camera.
Subject masking of the bird to lighten and add texture and sharpening.
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Really nice catch of this hawk. I’m pretty amazed at how sharp and smooth it is. Looks like you were pretty close or had a long lens. I can’t quite make out what the pray is in the claw.
I think the high key effect works in this image quite well.
Malheur there is a really nice area for photographing. I live in Olympia so this is about a six or 7 Hour drive for me. So. I have only been there one time.
Hi Ted, that is one intense look from the hawk. I get the feeling this bird does not want to be messed with. Very nice catch. The details look good throughout with the f16. The prey adds another element of interest. The high key looks good to me but I could see more room on top and bottom especially on top.
A very nice capture! The white sky works well and the shadows look OK to me, and the NR and sharpness look good. I also vote for more canvas top and bottom.
